Blackpool The Lancashire Seaside Hotspot! Welcome to the Five Minutes Spares guide to Blackpool, the entertainment capital of Lancashire, and England’s answer to the Spanish riviera – only without the near 365 – 1/4 days of sunshine. I will be your tour guide for the next few minutes so without further ado, let’s see what…
A quick guide to Carnforth Carnforth is a small town and civil parish, situated in the north of Lancashire, northwest England. It’s located 8 miles (13 km) north of Lancaster, and 22 miles (35 km) south of Kendal, at the northeast end of Morecambe Bay. The A6 trunk road, the River Keer and the Lancaster…
The Five Minute Take on Preston Pretty Preston by the River Ribble, sadly that’s about as far as our attempt at being poetic goes, however, we do love a little consonance here at Five Minutes Spare. It’s incredibly satisfying, as (possibly surprisingly) to many as is a visit to Preston, yes we mean the one…
Bolton What started as a mill town shortly found a place in our hearts. The people of Bolton are known for being kind, generous, and hard-working. Why? Well, that community spirit began when Flemish Weavers moved into the area in the 14th century… and it’s a tradition of friendliness that hasn’t left the area to…
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