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Rivington estate, near Bolton (includes Lever Park) - Most of Lever Park is open. EXCLUDING fields with livestock and the Terraced Gardens.
Jumbles reservoir, near Bolton. Jumbles Country Park
Longdendale Trail, Longdendale Valley, near Glossop - the trail up as far as the Woodhead Tunnel is now open.
Entwistle Reservoir, near Bolton - access directly off the public highway and from the embankment car park. Just the 4km perimeter path is open.
Wayoh and Dingle reservoirs, near Bolton, have open access.
Anglezarke Quarry and a short woodland trail, near Bolton.
Roddlesworth woodland, near Tockholes and Abbey Village, near Blackburn - visitor centre is open as well as woodland walks and paths around reservoirs.
Davyhulme Nature Reserve, Manchester - adjacent to a wastewater treatment works, a self-contained site accessed from the public highway.
Macclesfield Forest, Macclesfield - access to the forest is via public footpaths.
Bunbury Mill, Bunbury (Cheshire) - a heritage site with a working mill. Open Sunday and Monday.
Strinesdale Country Park, near Oldham - in an urban area not affected by foot and mouth.
Hopecarr Nature Reserve, Leigh, Greater Manchester - has some wetland birdwatching. Access is direct from main roads.
The Anderton Hall Centre (01257 474341) - Situated on the bank of Rivington Reservoir, the Anderton Hall Centre offers a variety of facilities including conference rooms, team-building programmes and adventure activities. Find out more on www.andertoncentre.co.uk
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead (015394 36355) - Beatrix Potter painted her own pictures for her children's books - now see these delightful original illustrations in one of Hawkshead's historic buildings. Free goodie bags for children. Open every day except Friday 11am-4.30pm.
Wordsworth House, Cockermouth (01900 824805) - Visit William Wordsworth's birthplace in the heart of Cockermouth - a Georgian town house and garden. Watch spinning and weaving using Herdwick wool. Tearoom. Open Mon to Fri, 10.30am-4.30pm.
Fell Foot Park, nr Newby Bridge (015394 35599 office hours) - A Victorian park with lakeshore access, tearoom and daffodils providing Easter colour. Space for the children to let off steam! Park open daily.
Stagshaw Garden, Ambleside (015394 46027 office hours) - A tranquil woodland garden with many fine shrubs and spring colour. Open daily 10am-6.30pm. Advise park at Waterhead.
Rufford Old Hall, Ormskirk, nr Preston (01704 821254) - Spring gardens and an impressive sixteenth century hall: Discover armour, tapestries and a spectacular hammerbeam roof. Tearoom. Open daily except Thurs and Fri, 1pm-5pm (garden 12-5.30pm).
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley (01282 771004) - An Elizabethan gem with impressive interiors and a unique multi-cultural textile collection. Tea room. Open daily except Mon and Fri (open Bank hols). 1pm-5pm.
Information centres/shops: Bridge House in Ambleside, Grasmere village, and Keswick Lakeside. These properties have opened in accordance with national criteria; they are where we believe the risk of spreading foot and mouth virus is minimal.
Enjoy your visit - and thank you for your support. To check latest details phone 0870 458 4000

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