Sat Aug 24th 2007
We set off about 8am and met up with Emma and family at Mile End Roundabout near Oswestry. We filled up with fuel then set off. We arrived at Red Bank Farm camping site, Bolton-le-Sands, by about 11am. 
The site was larger than expected, two big fields plus some statics, and very busy. It is on a working farm and there were animals that the children could pet. Sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits etc.
We sited ourselves ourselves in the middle but there was plenty of space.Took quite a bit of setting up with Emma having her trailer tent for the first time and our awning playing up in the wind, finally set up by about 1pm.
It was sunny but very windy. After a bit of lunch we took Emma's dogs to the beach, not your usual sandy beach but vast areas of muddy sand with wonderful views towards the Lake District one way and Morecambe the other. There was an old car stuck halfway out to sea, spoke to a chap who had been cockle picking on a quad bike he said it was idiots trying to "off road".
The site was larger than expected, two big fields plus some statics, and very busy. It is on a working farm and there were animals that the children could pet. Sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits etc.
We sited ourselves ourselves in the middle but there was plenty of space.Took quite a bit of setting up with Emma having her trailer tent for the first time and our awning playing up in the wind, finally set up by about 1pm.
It was sunny but very windy. After a bit of lunch we took Emma's dogs to the beach, not your usual sandy beach but vast areas of muddy sand with wonderful views towards the Lake District one way and Morecambe the other. There was an old car stuck halfway out to sea, spoke to a chap who had been cockle picking on a quad bike he said it was idiots trying to "off road".Sun 25th
After breakfast Veronica, Emma, Shannon & James went to a car boot sale seen advertised at Carnforth, not a lot there so didn't stop. Went on to Morecambe. Managed to park on the street and had a walk around the Festivel Market, a large undercover market and there was also a continental market outside. Walked down the town and stopped at Winter Gardens where there was a flea market the building looked interesting so we booked a tour for later. Walked on down to Lifeboat shop. Went back for the tour of the Winter Gardens, it was very interesting, 
it has been closed for many years but is still basically intact and people are trying to get it restored, click the following link to find out more. http://www.thewintergardensmorecambe.co.uk/
it has been closed for many years but is still basically intact and people are trying to get it restored, click the following link to find out more. http://www.thewintergardensmorecambe.co.uk/Went back to site and had another walk on beach. It had been another sunny but windy day.
Mon 26th
Took a bike ride along the coast and salt marshes. 
Saw heron,hawks, plover& oyster catchers amongst others. After lunch went to Heysham to have a look at the port, not able to see much or get very close. Called at Morrisons for a bit of shopping then back to site. Barry & Shelia, who live in Lancaster, came to visit and we had a BBQ. The evening was a bit less windy so able to sit out.
Saw heron,hawks, plover& oyster catchers amongst others. After lunch went to Heysham to have a look at the port, not able to see much or get very close. Called at Morrisons for a bit of shopping then back to site. Barry & Shelia, who live in Lancaster, came to visit and we had a BBQ. The evening was a bit less windy so able to sit out.Tue Aug 27th
In the morning we went to the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis at Milnthope just north of Carnforth. 
It was a brilliant little place with plenty to see and hands on activities for the children. 
The following link takes you to their site. http://www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk/ .
We carried on th Leighton Hall which was not far away and had a picnic in the garden before a guided tour of the house. A large country house that is still lived in. There was also a hawk flying demonstration but the bird flew off!!
Back to site for BBQ and another walk on beach. A bit of drizzle in evening but otherwise dry.
It was a brilliant little place with plenty to see and hands on activities for the children. 
The following link takes you to their site. http://www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk/ .
We carried on th Leighton Hall which was not far away and had a picnic in the garden before a guided tour of the house. A large country house that is still lived in. There was also a hawk flying demonstration but the bird flew off!!
Back to site for BBQ and another walk on beach. A bit of drizzle in evening but otherwise dry.
Wed Aug 28th
In the morning we went to Lancaster, we intended to go round the castle but when we got there it was swarming with uniformed men and we discovered it is a working prison and the prison wardens were on strike!. We enquired and found out that you can go ound but the enterance is the other side, we decided against it. We went down a very steep path with lots of steps to the river bank, it was very interesting as we got there to see the tide coming in very quickly against the flow of the river. We went to the Maritime Museum which was interesting and then on to Williamson Park where we had a picnic sitting in the sun by a lake. We walked on round the park which is dominated by the Ashton Memorial. 
This is a large building which can be seen for miles around, built by Lord Ashton in memory of his wife in Edwardian times. Emma spotted signs for the Pendle Witch trail and we decided to follow them, ended up on a wild goose chase up on the moors, very nice views though. Back to site and a walk on the beach, Shannon & James "fell " in the mud and got covered all over, had to shower them off then clean showers out!! Warm & sunny again but site very windy. Had a few games with children before bed.
This is a large building which can be seen for miles around, built by Lord Ashton in memory of his wife in Edwardian times. Emma spotted signs for the Pendle Witch trail and we decided to follow them, ended up on a wild goose chase up on the moors, very nice views though. Back to site and a walk on the beach, Shannon & James "fell " in the mud and got covered all over, had to shower them off then clean showers out!! Warm & sunny again but site very windy. Had a few games with children before bed.
Thurs 29th
Went in to Morecambe again. Looked round market which was a lot quieter than at weekend, then walked on down and had a look at Eric Morecambe's memorial.
Took Shannon & James on funfair then walked down the Stone Jetty and had a drink in cafe, it was very windy again. Back to van for lunch, walked to sea at high tide
then tried to fly kites. When the tide went out Shannon & James went to have fun in the mud again, this time in swim wear!! 
After tea a few games again then bed.
Took Shannon & James on funfair then walked down the Stone Jetty and had a drink in cafe, it was very windy again. Back to van for lunch, walked to sea at high tide
then tried to fly kites. When the tide went out Shannon & James went to have fun in the mud again, this time in swim wear!! 
After tea a few games again then bed.
Fri 30th
When we woke up the sky was very grey & threatening looked like rain coming so we started to pack up so that the tent and awning would be dry. Quick bacon butty then on the road by 10am.
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