After a no-breakfast hotel experience, we decided the best way to start the day was with a classic McDonald’s breakfast—you can’t go wrong there!

Since Lancaster is about halfway between Blackpool and the Lakes, we thought it’d be a good idea to stop off and explore a bit. Our first stop was Lancaster Castle, but unfortunately, we were a bit disappointed. Entry was only available via guided tours, lasting 60 minutes, and at £20 for a family of four, we decided to give it a miss this time.

Right across from the castle was Lancaster Priory, which was a stunning building. We wandered in to have a look, but it was a bit noisy inside since they were tuning the organ. Despite the noise, it was still beautiful to see.

Afterwards, we took a walk around the town. The market was in full swing, and there were lots of tasty treats to browse. Oliver even picked up a Beano annual from one of the stalls, and mum found a couple of new books at a charity shop—2 for £1, what a bargain!

We wrapped up the day with 10,507 steps on the clock—another day of exploring and making memories!