Formed by natural processes, the Sunderland village is a unique place of serene beauty. Also called the Sunderland Point, the village lies among marshes perched atop a peninsula. Nestling between the River Lune and Morecambe Bay, the village falls in the Lancaster district. Originally serving as a port for cotton ships and slave ships, the village has mainly tidal access. In fact the village was primarily developed as a port for transport and trade. Sunderland has many Georgian monuments and heritage buildings that attract many tourists and history lovers.
Known for its beautiful floral display, these Victorian gardens originally opened in 1874 and are a sight for sore eyes. A number of paths can be walked on in the park to admire the vast expanse of plants and wildlife that it harbors. Perfect for a day picnic with the family that park is equipped with a cafe and a gift shop.
The market town of Garstang in Lancashire is home to St. Thomas’ Anglican church. The church is preceded by a chapel that was built in 1770 and further structural additions were made to it. The church became a parish in 1881 and underwent further expansion. It is built of sandstone rubble and has slate roofs. The interiors contain elaborately stained glass windows. It has been listed as a heritage structure. The church has regular religious services and various other activities to engage members of all age groups.
This independent, volunteer- run cinema has films affordable for the local community. It is a unique community resource which offers film education programs to schools, the volunteer sector and the general public. It reopened as a community cinema in 1997, and now has three screens. The main auditorium has 200 stalls seats and 370 balcony seats with each of the other two auditorium having 97 seats. It promotes a range of commercial, limited release, foreign language and cult film. It is one of the few charities in the UK to provide essential community facilities and encourage social inclusion through a cinema. It also hosts special events and workshops for all ages.
Designed by Edward Milner, the Avenham Park and Miller Park are the finest examples of Victorian Parks. Listed as an English Heritage Grade II garden, the duo attracts thousands of tourists every year. Avenham and Miller Park features splendid Japanese Gardens, open lawns and various structures including The Belvedere pavilion, a cafe, and a small area designated for different events like concerts held throughout the year. Community events like Mela and Easter Monday are too held here.