100% recommend this company. Made our wedding. Great communication from start to finish. Will deffo…read moreuse again

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. LED letters ordered and fully paid…read morefor for our wedding evening, we even called them several weeks before to confirm. They did not turn up on the day and when contacted on the night they said they had no record of our booking. When we provided proof of payment the next day they said this must have gone into their junk mail. I have emailed them since and no reply. Absolutely awful service, really disappointed us on our wedding night.

Small garage on the busy A6 with friendly proprieter. Red diesel also available. Small shop on site…read more(see separate review). Handy filling up stop on the way to or from the Lakes.

Amazing photographer, relaxed and natural. Fab with kids, great value and so easy to work with!read more

A brilliant photographer. I am so pleased with my pictures, they are so much better than even I'd…read morehoped for. Many thanks

Knowsley hall is arguably one of the best venues in our humble region that is the northwest…read more Situated inside a measley 2,500 acre privately owned estate, boasting a safari park, inhouse catering, spa and accomodation, you'd be hard pressed to find a more extravagent estate in the region. The venue however is for the majority of time used for special occasions such as weddings and conferences. Although they do hold private events such as tea parties. The grand nature of the Hall obviously dictates its usage for all things opulent. It really is like entering another world as you step inside. One of the many ways of experiencing the delights of Knowsley hall is to book a spa package. Now it isn't exactly cheap; £155 per person, but it does include facial, deep scalp massage, head, neck and shoulder massage with fabulous oils of your choice and use of the hydropool and relaxation area. This is followed by coffee and homemade cakes which will boost your energy and prepare you nicely for what is to come. Post cakes and coffee you will be collected by a personal chauffeur to escort you to Knowsley Hall in style. Here you will enjoy a delicious three course lunch prepared by their fantastic team of Chefs avec une glass of Champagne and wine with your meal in an awe inspiring dining room. After dining you can then walk off some calories in stunning surroundings of the estate grounds, to cap off a memorable experience. All this pampering does come at a cost however as I mentioned and the booking requires a minum of 3 people, so that is forking out a poultry £465 at least. However as I mentioned, yes there are probably cheaper options but then again this particular package does come with the grand background of a historic estate. The only other chance to see the Hall is on 5 occasions a year in August when a £12 ticket gets you a tour of the Hall, so I suggest you get booking.... its round the corner..

If you can afford it - Knowsley Hall would be a fantastic place to get married...hint hint to the…read moreboyfriend! You know what I mean girls! It is absolutely stunning, a breath taking location and 5* Gold standard for accommodation. There is a wonderful long drive which takes you to the front door. I could just imagine being in my wedding dress feeling amazing, with my new husband beside me, hand in hand, being chaffeured up the drive in an old car. Oh yes oh yes, I can keep dreaming. If of course you don't have your wedding at Knowsley Hall, you could always have your hen party there and take advantage of the spa packages. But at the prices of the packages, I think it would definitely have to be a rich hen and rich chickens that go along. I will keep dreaming!

Carole & Sandra thank you so much for the amazing service and guidance you gave me for the gorgeous…read morebridesmaid dresses I purchased from your shop. The dresses got so many compliments from all our family, friends and passers-by at the Inn at Whitewell. I cannot praise you enough for everything you did for me, especially with the hassle of having four bridesmaids that live in different areas, country and work different shifts you have the patience of a saint. I have missed coming into the shop on a Saturday as I had such a giggle with you both. I would have no hesitation in recommending your bridal shop to any future brides and have already spread the word as you both go way above and beyond with your service. Kelly xxxx

I can't praise this shop enough, the owners are the nicest people you could meet. The service is…read morepersonal and they always have time for you and your wedding worries. The dresses are stunning too. Having this shop ordering and re-sizing my dress took a lot of worry out of the run up to the wedding. Knowing it's in safe and very capable hands makes it easier to enjoy the process. I will be recommending this bridal shop to all of my friends looking to get married in the future.

I first visited the Kenlis far more years ago than I care to remember now. Back then it had a bar…read morebilliards table and the whole concept of pub food, with the exception of a cellophane wrapped ham sandwich or a pickled egg, had yet to be invented, certainly around this area anyway :-) All these years on though the Kenlis is still very much the same as it was back then. The bar billiards table has long since gone, replaced by a pool table, and the pub now serves food, but it still retains a quirky uniqueness as a result of being privately owned and run. There is a pile of board games in the corner of one room and newspapers and magazines are available to browse, novelty teapots adorn the walls and you can buy chocolate from behind the bar or jelly beans and sweets from a vending machine. There is a children's play area outside and it is also a hotel with a few rooms at reasonable rates. The food is inexpensive, we didn't dine but the menu included standard pub fare; steak pie, roast dinners, burgers, steak etc. A couple of cask beers were on including one from the local Bowland Brewery which was very pleasant. It is a big imposing building seemingly in the middle of nowhere, in fact it was kind of well known for being difficult to find in the days before satellite navigation :-) It is also close to the canal and there is a visitor mooring for a couple of boats by the bridge ( Bridge 54) or alternatively it is possible to moor on the towpath although it can be a little overgrown at times.

This lovely pub, sat near the canal in Barnacre, Garstang has a lovely beer garden and great local…read moreales. the food I believe is all home prepared and home cooked on the premises and is served in plentiful quantities at a great price! Pool table, darts and even board games will keep the family entertained - and I believe they even have entertainment on each month. Worth a stop off if you`re in the area.

I attended a gorgeous wedding here last Friday and must say I was blown away by the efficent but…read more'seen & not heard' service and gorgeous decor. Yes, I am bias - it was my FIRST EVER wedding (at the grand old age of 21 that seems to be a bit of a mean feat!) and, yes, it was my bf's cousin's, so of course it was a beautiful occasion. The house itself is grand and sumptuous, if a house can be, if a little let down by its driveway. Saying that, it's in the middle of Standish, so one can't expect the same long country lanes you get, well, in the middle of the country. Once inside we were greeted by traditional decorations and matching furnishings and ushered into a bar area where we were to greet the groom and additional family before moving into the ceremony space. The bar staff worked quickly and efficently, even with cash and card handling, and never seemed to be rushed. Plus, they were generous with the servings, which was what everyone seemed to need! Into the ceremony space, which was a lovely little room with a high ceiling, large window, and traditional paintings hanging on the wall. I was impressed that the decoration of the space, even though it was simple, was not ruined by these paintings or the floral carpet; the colours matched and toned the space down from its Tudor/Edwardian/Victorian essence (hey, I read American Studies, English history is not my strong point!) and made it much more romantic and intimate. Needless to say, the bride looked gorgeous and the space suited the number of people perfectly. Back out into the bar area for what our cousins across the pond would call 'cocktail hour' we received a glass of Pimm's each and started the evening celebrations! Again, the staff at Ashfield House worked around the clamour of people spilling out into the space and got quickly onto changing the ceremony space into our eating area. Obviously after a few drinks time flies but it really did feel like they did a quick job of it, keeping everyone contented but allowing the bride and groom time for photos on the grand staircase and in the gardens when they got a few spots of bright weather! Whilst eating the service was prompt and efficent, obviously on a schedule, maintaining the group's happy buzz and keeping everyone topped up with food and wine. Plates were cleared quickly, the food was hot, and the wine delicious. (After that, it all gets a bit hazy.)

This is a great family run hotel with friendly service and quiet surroundings…read more It's on the main strip so a 5 minute walk to the centre and a 10 minute walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It's traditionally decorated with dated, with the bedrooms décor basic but they have everything you need for a comfortable stay, apart from Wi-Fi. The lounge and dining room have a good view of the seafront as well as a fully stocked bar. Meals here are nothing special although included in the cost is a free full English breakfast every morning. If you're looking for a reasonably priced and clean yet basic hotel while you explore Blackpool then you can't go too wrong with the Lyric.