Plan your programme
Off-site activities & day trips
We're brilliantly placed for day trips and off-site adventures. Blackpool is 15 minutes away, Preston under 20, and Liverpool and Manchester both under an hour. Whether you're planning a free afternoon or a full day out, we've mapped the best options so you can build a programme without the legwork.
Choose a destination category below, pick a location from the list, and the map will give you directions from the Centre gate. Distances below are approximate by road.
Browse destinations
Where would you like to go?
Directions are calculated from the Centre gate on Carr Lane, Treales PR4 3SS.
Swimming & sports
Sport, leisure and active day-trip options near the Centre.
Plan your programme
Swimming & sports
Explore nearby sports facilities, attractions and active day-trip options during your stay at the Centre.
Use the map below to explore destinations, view key details and plan directions before travelling. Please check opening times, booking requirements and accessibility directly with each venue.
Step 1
Choose a location
Select a destination to update the map, view details and get directions from the Centre.
Use the filters to narrow by type where available.
Step 2
Map and directions
Once you've chosen a destination above, click it on the map or use the Suggested Route button to get turn-by-turn directions from the Centre.
Select a destination to view its details here.
Route information
No route calculated yet. Select a destination above and click Suggested Route.