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Take breathtaking Lancashire countryside, extensive native woodland belts, complemented by scenic views of the Pennines. Add 18 holes of golf, 9 in parkland, 9 in woodland, with strategically positioned bunkers, trees and natural water features. Mix in an excellent modern clubhouse, run on a friendly and welcoming basis and you have the recipe for Standish Court - a modern golf club with a distinctive difference.The tees and greens were built to an exacting specification, thereby ensuring excellent playing surfaces all year round. The club's team of greenkeepers utilise the most modern equipment, providing an extremely well presented course.

Formed in October 1890, Pleasington is without doubt one of the best tests of golf in the North-West of England, with a superb layout, being part heathland in character with some heather. This beautiful and picturesque golf course is within 2 miles of exit 3 of the M65 Motorway in Pleasington, a rural village area on the outskirts of Blackburn, with magnificent country views. The course is a regular venue for County matches and has hosted numerous prestigious competitions. These include top class amateur events and The Open Regional Qualifying returning annually again to Pleasington for 6 years from 2004.

We are a high-achieving and friendly College, serving Blackpool and the whole of the Fylde Coast. We offer excellent academic and applied programmes to a wide range of students aged between 16 and 19. Since we became a Sixth Form College in 1988, we have gone from strength to strength and now have over 1900 students on roll. In June 2009, the College completed the second stage of a £15 million development programme, adding to our fantastic facilities and learning environment.

Blackpool North Shore Golf Club is a private members club set in 98 acres, situated 500 yards from the North Promenade and 2 miles from the town centre of Blackpool. Blackpool is the premier English resort on the North West Coast of England. The course is a links type course with rolling fairways and good-sized greens. Its traditional and well-furnished Club House offers magnificent views of the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland, Bleasdale Fells and the Pennine Hill range.

With around seven miles of fun packed coastline, Blackpool is the entertainment capital of Europe, and home to the world famous Blackpool Tower with its ballroom, circus, adventure play centre, aquarium and ride to the top of the tower. The tower also contains the nerve-wracking Walk of Faith - a glass floor, 380 feet above the ground that allows an unrestricted view of the street below. The town centre also hosts a variety of well known shops. It was the Victorians who developed Blackpool into a mega-resort, and in the early twentieth century they flocked here in their thousands to enjoy the fantastic combination of sun, sand and sea.

For a few brief moments every year, the world's most famous horses run the worlds most famous race - on the world's most famous race-course. Aintree racecourse is now enjoying its most successful period in modern times. While many courses rely on subsidies, the Aintree management is very much commercially minded and on non-racedays the new Queen Mother stand, opened by Her Majesty in 1991, hosts wedding receptions, conferences and exhibitions. In the heart of the racecourse a new golf complex features a superb driving range and one of the longest nine-hole courses in the UK.

Blackpool Tower opened on 14th May 1894, with the aquarium existing as a stand a lone attraction from the late 1870's. The tower is 518ft 9inches tall, with the walk of faith at 380ft from street level. The Tower alone contains 2,493 tons of steel and 93 tons of cast iron. The building at the base contains 985 tons of steel and 259 tons of cast iron.The Tower has a viewing platform at 380ft above the promenade and is reached by a lift or if you are a maintanance worker by 536 steps!Not for the feint hearted is the 'Walk of Faith' glass floor, a two inch clear panel that looks straight down to the Promenade below.The 'Walk of Faith' glass floor panel was placed at the Tower top in 1998. The glass floor weighs half a tonne and is made up of two sheets of laminated glass. The 'Walk of Faith' can withstand the weight equivalent to five baby elephants.To reach the top viewing platform at approximately 450ft you can walk up 2 flights of stairs.The present Ballroom was designed by Frank Matcham and opened in 1899. The Ballroom floor measures 120ft by 102ft. It comprises 30,602 separate blocks of mahogany, oak and walnut.

Knowsley Community College was formed in 1990 when Kirkby College of Further Education merged with the Knowsley Central Tertiary College. The College provides further education to over 12,000 students. The College operates out of two campuses: Kirby Centre and Roby Centre. Courses on offer cover everything from Apprenticeships to A Levels, and Foundation Degrees. There are courses for adults and school-leavers, plus a wide range of tailor-made courses for employers and employees.

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Whatever kind or size of event you are planning, the Winter Gardens is certain to have a venue which will suit it perfectly. However, the success of your event is not assured by the quality of the venue alone - our experience in providing imaginative tailored solutions and expert advice will help you achieve the results you are striving for. From retail to trade and regional to national, the Winter Gardens is one of the north west’s leading exhibition venues, hosting over 40 events and welcoming more than 400,000 visitors annually. A choice of versatile and flexible venues provide the ideal settings for exhibitions, product launches and trade shows of virtually any kind. The 2,600 square metre Olympia is the Winter Gardens very own purpose-built exhibition hall offering unrivalled space and accessibility.

Saying the JJB is superb, would be an understatement, it is truly magnificent. It opened in 1999 and is similar in design to Huddersfield's McAlpine Stadium, having both been built by the same company. However the JJB stadium is different in that the stands are rectangular (compared to the semi circular at Huddersfield) and both ends have the supporting steel girders suspended from beneath the roof, rather sitting above the stand itself. The four stands are of roughly the same height and there is an electric scoreboard above the Adidas Stand, on one side of the stadium. The stadium is not totally enclosed , all corners being open.

This 18 hole park land course threads its way through magnificent mature trees and provides a challenge that is mastered by few. Originally constructed as a nine hole course in 1898 and later extended to eighteen holes Wigan Golf Course is a very pleasant parkland course which offers a good test of golf on fairly level terrain. The extended course was designed by Gaunt & Marnock and incorporates modern specification greens which provided excellent playing surfaces throughout the year. Whilst not extremely long by modern standards the 6008 yards have stood the test of time with the course record still a very respectable 67 against a par of 70.

Blackpool Football Club Formed in 1889. Blackpool's newly-rebuilt Bloomfield Road ground is a stadium ready for the future. In 2005 it played host to three Group A games in the UEFA European Women's Championship. The official Blackpool Football Supporters Club is BSA, the Blackpool Supporters Assocoation. Our committee is elected by its members. Blackpool FC fully support our Association, and through our fund raising efforts, we put funds directly back into the club by sponsoring matches and players.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach® is Britains Biggest Tourist Attraction whose mission it is to make adults feel like children again.The park is open from March until November, opening times do vary and please be aware that the times posted on this site are ESTIMATED. There are several ways you can enjoy the rides and attractions here at Blackpool Pleasure Beach®: You can purchase an unlimited show & ride wristband at the park, or here online and dont forget these unlimited show & ride wristbands entitle the bearer to free entrance into a choice of our award winning shows.

Three quarters of the ground have now been redeveloped in recent years, with some excellent looking all seater stands, complete with spectacular looking floodlights. The three stands, at both ends and at one side of the pitch, are of the same height and style and are all large, covered, single tiered stands. Each has a likeness of a past player outlined on the seats and is named after that player. Tom Finney, Bill Shankly and now on the latest stand to be built, goalkeeping legend Alan Kelly, makes a welcome change from the boring letters (such as 'Holte End' - Don't they know which stand they are in?) outlined on most new stands.

Established since 1897 it is a challenging and scenic 18 hole course with some of the finest views in Lancashire. Excellent restaurant and bar with all the clubhouse facilities you would expect from a private club make this a popular venue for visitors and societies small or large.Although Chorley Golf Club is a club run for the members, we welcome Societies and visitors alike and like to hear what they think of our course and facilities. We are proud to be members of Chorley Golf Club and are pleased when others have an enjoyable day.

Southport College (previously known as Southport Technical College) is a further education college located in Southport, Merseyside, England.The college offers a range of courses to students from Southport and the surrounding area. These courses include Diplomas, NVQs, BTECs and Access courses. In addition, Southport College offers some higher education courses in conjunction with the University of Central Lancashire, Edge Hill University and Liverpool John Moores University.

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The Botanic Gardens Museum is situated in the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown. It is funded by Sefton Council. The collection includes local history and natural history displays, and a re-creation of a period Victorian room. There is an exhibition tracing the first 200 years of Southport's history from 'Duke' William Sutton's bathing hut of 1792 to what you can see today. There is also an exhibition displaying toys dating from the Victorian period to the present day. The museum has a natural history collection which includes the Pennington Collection of British Birds. The museum shop stocks a small selection of gifts and souvenir items including a range of items designed to appeal to children. Wheelchair access is provided to the ground floor of the museum.

Ingol Golf Course was established in 1981 and opened by the late champion golfer Henry Cotton. The Course is a Championship designed, 18 hole par 72 course of 6,294 yards in length situated in 250 acres of parkland just 5 minutes from the M6 junction 32 and only 15 minutes drive from Blackpool. Ingol Golf Club is an ideal venue for Functions and can be booked for Conferences, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Celebrations etc. The Clubhouse Restaurant is open daily and offers excellent value and menu choice. Open to non-members. The Professional offers a full range of lessons from beginners to advanced.

We are a small and distinctive College which welcomes students of all faiths, and has a real feeling of community. We are passionate about excellence, but believe that this can only be achieved if students enjoy their time here. It would be wonderful if you decided to become part of it.As a Catholic Sixth Form College we strive to be a centre of educational excellence for the community built on faith, respect and trust. We celebrate diversity amongst all our students and staff and seek to nurture the gifts of each individual through high quality teaching and learning and dedicated pastoral care.

This historic city is the administrative capital of Lancashire, and as such plays a huge role in the development of the county. Preston’s diverse selection of restaurants, bar, pubs and clubs ensures that you never become bored, and the 25,000+ students who study at the University of Central Lancashire contribute to the lively but friendly atmosphere of these establishments. The city is well worth a visit in its own right, but it also makes an excellent touring base for exploring Lancaster, Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and Lake District.

Welcome to Blackpool International Airport: the convenient alternative for air travel to or from the North West. Blackpool Airport offers fast, efficient commuter services for the business community, and attractive destinations and schedules for short break and longer holiday travellers. Additional check in desks, large open plan seating areas and a wider range of retail outlets are just some of the new features that will provide passengers with a more efficient and enjoyable airport experience. In addition, a new extension, new décor and greater use of natural light will help create a spacious and airy environment. The project is expected to be completed by February 2006.

The Runshaw College is a Further and Higher Education College located at Lancashire, England. The College was established in 1974 and operates out of the sixth form centre in Leyland, Runshaws Business Centre and two adult centres in Euxton and Chorley. Several A Level and Vocational programs are conducted by the College. The various subjects offered by the College include accounting, biology, business studies, computing, critical thinking, dance, 3D design, drama and theatre studies, economics, English, film studies, fine art, general studies, geography, government and politics, graphics, history, etc.

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Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886 and the present Course constructed in 1897. The Clubhouse celebrated its Centenary in 1998. It is one of the premier links courses in the world, host to ten Open Championships, two Ryder Cups and numerous other major tournaments including Woman's and Seniors Open Championships. Northern hospitality has always been famous and Royal Lytham leads the way. You will be made very welcome.It is renowned as a course on which is it hard to scramble a good score, after all, there are 200 bunkers peppering the fairways and surrounding the greens.

Leyland Golf Club was originally founded in 1924 and the first clubhouse was a Fishwick bus, followed by a disused army hut. The clubhouse then progressed with alterations and additions over the years until it was destroyed by fire in February 2001. The club then set about providing a newtwo story facility over the next 16 months and the new clubhouse with its modern architecture is something to be proud of. Leyland Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland course, 6298 yards long, par 70. It possesses a large practice area available to members and visitors. It also has practice bunker and chipping facilities together with a 9 hole putting green.

Set amongst ranges of tall sandhills and smaller sand dunes, the Course is a true test of golf for all golfers. Accuracy is of ultimate importance and one needs to plan your drive rather than just hit it as far as possible. The coastal climate is kind and is a delightful atmosphere in which to play golf. The 18 Hole, 6640 yards, par 72, Course (sss 73) starts and finishes at the Clubhouse. The Yellow Course is 18 Holes, 6250 yards, par 70 (sss 70). The Members Bar overlooks the 18th Green and the 1st Hole. You can relax and enjoy the surrounds featuring the Club's trophies and photographic archives.

Voted Lancashire's "Family Attraction of the Year 2002" by the Good Britain Guide. An amusement park with nerve shattering ides for adults and children alike. The park is divided into five "magical lands" including 'Squire Bumpkin's Friendly Farm' and 'Knights Valley'. You can run the 'Gauntlet' rollercoaster or take the 'Pendragon's Plunge'. For younger children there's the huge soft playground and a little animal kingdom. The Jousting area is where King Arthur could choose you to star in a jousting tournament, and there are 'Dungeons of Doom' to inspect in King Arthur's Castle with daily shows including juggling and the like. Situated in a beautiful rural location at Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire between Preston and Wigan.

The complete visitor experience, Ocean Plaza is one of Southport's newest attractions - a multi-million pound leisure and retail destination offering visitors the chance to shop dine and relax. Ocean Plaza is just 5 minutes from the town centre and boasts attractions such as a 7-screen cinema, ten-pin bowling complex, health and fitness centre, and a number of well-known retail and restaurant brand names. Parking is no problem as Ocean Plaza offers 1,200 free car parking spaces. The new 'Marine Way Bridge' with its stunning architecture, links Ocean Plaza to the Promenade and the Lord Street shopping area so visitors can easily move around the town.

Hurlston Hall Golf Club welcomes individuals and groups at all levels of experience to its superb undulating 18-hole, par 72 golf course. Set in 135 acres of beautiful parkland just a few miles from Southport, the course was designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1994. Societies and organisations will find our attention to detail, flexibility and top-value golf packages of particular interest. The Golf Shop has something for everyone and you can develope your game with a course of golf lessons from our friendly clubs professionals. And, when the time comes to relax, you can rest assured that our friendly and efficient staff will provide the best of service.

One of Britain's finest golf clubs and host to two Ryder Cups, the Walker and Curtis Cups, the Women's British Open and the Open Championship on eight occasions. Royal Birkdale has been voted the No 1 course in Britain, and is among the best in the world. The stunning coastal resort of Southport is host to the finest links courses in England. This is the home of Royal Birkdale, for many golfers, quite simply, the best of all the great golf courses to have staged The Open Championship.

One thing is certain – Southport will offer you a first class leisure break.Whether it’s the fantastic special events, the thrills and spills of Pleasureland, the elegance of Lord Street shopping,the endlaess choice of restaurants, bars, and cafes, the walks along beautiful beaches, the list goes on and on. Add to that a great choice or accommodation to suit every taste and pocket and you have all the ingredients you’ll need for the perfect weekend or mid-week break. As well as offering superb attractions, amusements, pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants, Southport is an excellent touring base for those wishing to explore Liverpool and the North-West.