Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife in Cumbria within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire. The house and grounds including this gorgeous lake have belonged to the National Trust since 1929, with the house open to the public on a regular basis since 2013.placeholder image
Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife in Cumbria within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire. The house and grounds including this gorgeous lake have belonged to the National Trust since 1929, with the house open to the public on a regular basis since 2013.

15 of the most breathtaking and Insta-worthy lakes and waterparks in Lancashire to visit this Easter

By Emma Downey
Published 9th Apr 2025, 15:58 GMT

The month of April has blessed us with some gorgeous weather and what better way to enjoy it than with a stroll around a lake!

Take a look at 15 of the most gorgeous and tranquil lakes and some waterparks to visit while the weather stays warm.

Beacon Fell Country Park, Carwags Lane, Preston, PR3 2ES. Beacon Fell Country Park is situated within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is 75 hectares of woodland, grassland and moorland. Large areas of Beacon Fell have been declared as a Biological Heritage Site.

13. Beacon Fell Country Park

Beacon Fell Country Park, Carwags Lane, Preston, PR3 2ES. Beacon Fell Country Park is situated within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is 75 hectares of woodland, grassland and moorland. Large areas of Beacon Fell have been declared as a Biological Heritage Site. Photo: Tripadvisor

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Martin Mere is a mere near Burscough, in Lancashire, England, on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. You can enjoy a variety of activities including canoe safaris, guided boat tours, birdwatching, pond dipping, exploring the nature reserve, and visiting the adventure playground, all while getting up close with wetland wildlife.

14. Martin Mere

Martin Mere is a mere near Burscough, in Lancashire, England, on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. You can enjoy a variety of activities including canoe safaris, guided boat tours, birdwatching, pond dipping, exploring the nature reserve, and visiting the adventure playground, all while getting up close with wetland wildlife. Photo: Visit Lancashire

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Platt Lanes Lake, 33 Chapel Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RA. Platts Lane Lake is one of West Lancashire's hidden secrets. The mosaic of wetlands, woodlands and grasslands make the site a haven for local wildlife. It also features a "Monet Garden" designed by a local schoolgirl.

15. Platt Lanes Lake

Platt Lanes Lake, 33 Chapel Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RA. Platts Lane Lake is one of West Lancashire's hidden secrets. The mosaic of wetlands, woodlands and grasslands make the site a haven for local wildlife. It also features a "Monet Garden" designed by a local schoolgirl. Photo: Google

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