Williamson Park & Butterfly House
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"Very good walking and play options within the park grounds"
Overview
Williamson Park in Lancaster - home to the iconic Ashton Memorial and 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting woodland walks, play areas and breath-taking views to the Fylde Coast, Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland fells. Park attractions include a cafe and shop, Butterfly House (formerly a tropical palm house), and resident meerkats, marmosets, minibeasts and birds.
Ratings & awards
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Splendid Park Setting - Very good walking and play options within the park grounds
Ashton Memorial Views - Splendid views from the Ashton Memorial over Morecambe Bay
Café - Onsite Café serving delicious home made items
Location
Williamson Park & Butterfly House, Williamson Park, LANCASTER, Lancashire, LA1 1UX
About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.
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