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A riverside wander, a walk with the dog or an afternoon at the playground. Discover places in and around our twelve villages.
16 places across our area. Sources checked 12 November 2026.
Nearby places are labelled with their actual location. Dog-friendly listings include the operator’s restrictions; they do not mean off-lead access. Follow current signs and check the source before travelling.
Children’s parks
Shore Road, Hesketh Bank
A village play area identified by Hesketh-with-Becconsall Parish Council.
Check entrance notices for equipment availability, ages and dog restrictions.
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Carr Lane, Tarleton
A parish-managed playground recorded in Tarleton Parish Council’s maintenance reports.
The source is a council maintenance record, not a live inspection. Check signs and current equipment availability.
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Mere Brow
A local playground maintained by Tarleton Parish Council.
Check on-site signs for access and dog restrictions. No opening hours, age range or facilities are assumed.
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PR4 6WB
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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PR9 8DG
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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PR9 8DT
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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L40 1TF
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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L40 5XX
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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L40 7TA
Listed by West Lancashire Borough Council for children aged 5 to 12.
Check the council’s current closure list and on-site signs before use. Dog access to the play area is not confirmed.
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Station Road, Croston
The village recreation ground includes children’s play equipment and space for the community.
See the parish council for local information; follow equipment age labels and entrance notices.
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Off South Road, Bretherton
A children’s playground alongside the village’s sports facilities.
The parish plan also records tennis, bowls, boules and football facilities. Check arrangements before using sports facilities.
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Longton, near Preston, Lancashire
The playground installer documents equipment for younger and older children, including an accessible roundabout.
This is Longton in Lancashire, not Queen’s Park in Stoke-on-Trent. Check local signs and equipment availability.
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Richmond Park, Burscough
A park with paths and sports facilities, but its play area is currently listed as closed by the council.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED: the council’s play-area notice lists Richmond Park as awaiting maintenance. Check for reopening before planning a playground visit.
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Northern Avenue, Much Hoole
A local playground at Much Hoole playing field for a family outing close to the village.
Children need supervision. Dogs excluded from the playground, except guide dogs. Follow current signs and check equipment before use.
Read source and visitor information ↗Dog access and reserve information ↗Children’s parks
Off Moor Lane, behind Hutton Village Hall
A village playground with areas intended for younger and older children.
Children need supervision. Dogs excluded from the playground, except guide dogs. The council describes its 2023 refurbishment; individual equipment availability may change.
Read source and visitor information ↗Dog access and reserve information ↗Children’s parks
Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Little Hoole parish
A local playground serving Walmer Bridge and Little Hoole.
A refurbishment budget was approved in January 2026; completion has not been verified. Check local signs for works or closures. Supervise children. Dogs excluded from the playground, except guide dogs.
Read source and visitor information ↗Dog access and reserve information ↗For horse riders
We have confirmed a riding reference for Eyes Lane in Bretherton, a road shared with traffic. We have not confirmed a complete off-road riding circuit in each village. Walking routes and canal towpaths on this page are not advertised as horse routes.
Use Lancashire County Council’s rights-of-way map to check bridleways and byways around your village, then check closures, signs and any private permissions. Croston Parish Council specifically identifies Dandy Croft as not a bridleway.
Facilities and closures can change. Check equipment age labels, dog restrictions and entrance notices. We do not assume toilets, parking or step-free access where these have not been verified.
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