Galgate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Galgate is south of Lancaster University , Lancaster, Lancashire. In the parish of Ellel, it is on the River Conder, A6 road, the Lancaster Canal, the West Coast Main Line and National Cycle Route 6. It is home to the former Galgate Silk Mill.
Galgate is south of Lancaster University , Lancaster, Lancashire. In the parish of Ellel, it is on the River Conder, A6 road, the Lancaster Canal, the West Coast Main Line and National Cycle Route 6. It is home to the former Galgate Silk Mill.
River conder
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Abandoned farmhouse
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River Conder
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston

4 out of 5
Garstang Road Preston England
The price is AU$127 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$127
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Preston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Fantastic value for money. Can’t fault the place. Staff are exceptional - lovely well presented clean hotel. Rooms very comfortable and so quiet at night. Breakfast was also five starts. Fantastic stay

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool

Hampton by Hilton Blackpool

3.5 out of 5
595 New South Promenade Blackpool England
The price is AU$113 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$113
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
The room and how friendly the staff were.. travelling with an allergie child can be difficult however staff were great

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
Park House Hotel

Park House Hotel

3 out of 5
Promenade Blackpool England
The price is AU$134 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$134
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blackpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (786 reviews)
Lovely hotel stayed twice now

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Park House Hotel
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Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,444 reviews)
Sadly a let down. Didn’t realise how near to a motorway, flight path and train track this was so not a very peaceful stay. The lodges had mould and cobwebs in the bedrooms, the radiators in the bathroom and bedroom were not working and bar area seating was quite shabby. We have stayed at Thurnham ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Thurnham Hall Resort

Thurnham Hall Resort

4 out of 5
A588 Lancaster England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
Fantastic apartments everything you could possibly need. Beds are amazing great shower can’t wait to return . Also visited the beauty cabin for a lovely massage at a great price

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
City Studios Preston

City Studios Preston

3 out of 5
378 North Rd Preston England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Preston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St Walburge's Church and Preston Bus Station ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
Clean, spacious, easy access.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

City Studios Preston
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Popular places to visit

A section of the beautiful Lancaster Castle. #lifeatexpedia

Lancaster Castle

Lancaster Castle is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lancaster Castle
Stalactite formation inside Ingleborough Cave , just outside of Clapham in Yorkshire. This is fondly known as 'The Elephant'. Can you see the resemblance? :) There's an interesting guided tour you can do through the cave and lots more formations to see. . You can even take the dog!

Ingleborough Cave

Explore the great outdoors at Ingleborough Cave, a lovely green space in Clapham. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Ingleborough Cave
Our Beautiful Hollie posing in front of the Spectacular Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Built between 1907 and 1909 by millionaire industrialist Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy, at a cost of over £80,000. Architect: John Belcher - Wikipedia #LifeatExpedia #Parks #BVSBlue #mybackyard #History

Williamson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Williamson Park, a lovely green space in Lancaster. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Williamson Park
Very pretty Aquaduct carrying the Lancaster section of the Canal over the River Lune. #troveon #lifeatexpedia #stunningstructures #waterlust #Architecture #Blue #Reflections #BVSBlue #mybackyard

Lune Aqueduct

Learn about the local history of Lancaster when you take a trip to Lune Aqueduct. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Lune Aqueduct

Lancaster University

Explore the campus of Lancaster University during your trip to Lancaster. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lancaster University

Grand Theater

Get tickets for a show at Grand Theater, a popular theatre in Lancaster. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Grand Theater

Activities

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan

AU$21
per traveller
Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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Cities near Galgate

JJRJT5 RAF Elvington World war 2 military control tower

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