5 days in Blackpool

Five days, one base, and a surprising amount of ground covered. Day one stays on foot: the Royal Liver Building, then Starbucks under a quarter of a mile away (5/5 for hygiene, open 06:30–17:30 Mon–Fri), then Western Approaches another short stroll on. Day two makes the 28.3-mile hop to Blackpool Tower, with Creams Cafe and Showtown Blackpool — which states disabled access — both within a quarter-mile.

After that it's stately homes and mill wheels: Hoghton Tower, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery 3.9 miles on, Leighton Hall, lunch at The Pheasant Inn (5/5, 12:00–23:00 Sun–Wed) and Heron Corn Mill. Day five finishes at Damhouse and the Winding House, just 0.7 miles apart. Base yourself at Berkeley - BK003 Saltmarsh, sleeps 5, 0.8 miles from Blackpool North station and a mile from Bispham beach, rated Good by the Environment Agency — or The Derby Hotel, 0.5 miles from the station. Trains arrive at Blackpool North.