Venue

A Tudor farm, steeped in history, surrounded by a lovely park that is full of informal walks with plenty of wildlife to enjoy. 

The animals are always around to meet in the enclosures and include Norfolk Black Turkeys, pigs, Shropshire sheep, Hereford cattle, plus a number of chickens, guinea fowl, ducks and geese! 

A number of regular events are held during the year, such as May Day celebrations, Easter Egg Trails, Harvest Festival, Halloween events, a number of house tours, plus Christmas events. There may be a small fee for some of these events.

Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.

BHS approved facility offering disabled and able bodied lessons and a variety of hacks including some designed for children.

Waterside Lodge is a modern, purpose built two-story Activity Centre on the Marine Lake, in Southport, Merseyside. The building has all modern services installed and is accessible to disabled users. It is easily reached on Southport Marine Drive, adjacent to the pier and beach.

There are two kitchens, each equipped to commercial standards, for 100 people.

The first floor Function Room is accessible by lift, can accommodate 150 people, and has an attractive balcony with views across the Marine Lake and the estuary of the River Ribble.