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Mawdesley Villages

Local Explorers

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Christine Garrity
Group email: Local Explorers group

Visiting the quirkier places in our local area!

WALKING WITH ALPACAS - We now have a date - Saturday 8th August 2026 at 10.00

There is no charge but donations are appreciated and there will be a charity box available.

Please let me know if you would like to come along as numbers are limited. - Christine

Contact Christine via the link on this page if you have any suggestions or would be willing to recce possible places to visit.

Forthcoming events

7th September 2026
10:00 am
Outing
We will have a guided tour taking approximately 2 hours - yes, 2 hours as there is so much to see.Book with Christine via the group email
Booking Required

So far we have had a tour of Bank Hall ,the Atkinson in Southport and Southport Lifeboat Station

Following a recent visit Dewlay’s Cheese Factory, one of our members commented

‘Before I went I knew the basics but Louise's presentation really kept my interest throughout as we we watched the manufacturing process take place before our very eyes. That gave me such an insight and knowledge to pass on to others. I will reflect upon it whenever I eat a piece of cheese as I did this evening!’

Below is from a recent trip, "Walking with Alpacas" (click on the pictures to enlarge)

Suggestions for future visits

Helmshore Textile Museum

Canal Boat Trip from Burscough

Local Heritage Trails

St Walburgh’s, Preston

Lytham Windmill

Ribble Steam Railway

Hangar 42

Southport Fernery

Amazon Fulfilment Centre