Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
Samlesbury Hall, only 20 minutes away was a place we had never visited. Now was the chance. It certainly lived up to its billing as 'one of the most beautiful historic homes of Lancashire'. By the mid 1920s, the Hall had become unkempt and was bought by a building firm, who intended to pull it down and erect a housing estate. Fortunately, local meetings were called and money was raised to buy the property for the benefit of the public. It has been managed by the Samlesbury Hall Trust ever since. An incredible survival. A brief history, what a history, is shown on the Samlesbury Hall site. Inside is magical, not only in the quality of the building and its contents (everything available to touch or sit on), but also in the range of things to see and do. This magnificent fireplace was installed by Sir Richard Southworth in 1545. .....and everywhere so child and adult-friendly You could do maths in a Victorian school room... act the part of Lord of The Manor in trying an unfortunate peasant... ...play with old toys.... introduce yourself to some of the characters... read old stories and poems...I did love this to bits... Outside the setting was beautiful and the play area exceptionally good....with course... pirate ship.... stocks..... but next was the waffle house........ mmmmmmm.............. Our next stop today was Haigh Woodland Park....beautiful location (and just outside Wigan of all places)...... Adventure Golf was on the menu for us...... and there was yet another rather good play area.... All told, a great day which we would be more than glad to repeat anytime.
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