This picture postcard 17th century village, south of Lancaster, may be small but it packs a big, tasty punch. Take a trip to this pretty corner of our county
Somewhere to eat
In a relatively small village, there are plenty of places to eat and spend awhile. Locals love – and people travel for – the gorgeous Wyresdale Park, home to the popular Applestore Café, pictured above, where brunches, sky high cakes and super salads are on the menu. Just down the hill pub classics, as well as waffles and ice creams all the members of the family will love, can be found at The Barn. The Priory is great for top quality restaurant dishes making the most of local ingredients. Don’t miss a chance for an alfresco brew at their gorgeous vintage tea van.
Somewhere to stay
Just like the food, The Priory, pictured here, also have a great bed and breakfast offer with their seven lovely en suite boutique-style bedrooms and two luxe open plan studios – order your own grazing platter for a real, don’t want to leave your room treat. For something a little different, glamping at Wyresdale Park – dreary camping this is not! These safari tents, pictured here, have bespoke made kitchens, large living rooms, a separate annex for little ones and wood fired hot tubs – all looking over the lake.
Somewhere to explore
Scorton is also home to Scorton Steam Fair, one of the largest events of its kind in the north west. Usually taking place around Father’s Day, there are hundreds of exhibits of vintage and classic vehicles in all shapes and sizes as well as an arena programme packed with displays. You also can’t visit Scorton without waling up Nicky Nook, a short but fairly steep jaunt, which is rewarded with views across Morecambe Bay and the Lancashire countryside. Wyresdale Park is also home to a number of artisan retailer – don’t miss Goosnargh Gin, where you can stock up or have a go at making gin yourself.
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