Fulwood – Woodlands, Military History and Unusual Architecture

Fulwood combines a distinctive military history with ancient woodlands and unusual buildings. Those wishing to plan a trip featuring cultural discoveries and walks will find a range of starting points here for their own itinerary. When choosing a holiday apartment in Fulwood, you can therefore consider whether historic places, experiences in nature or distinctive architecture should be the main focus of your stay.

Military History and Distinctive Buildings

The Fulwood Barracks are an important historical reference point. The former infantry barracks were built from 1842 to 1848 by Major T Foster RE for the Ordnance Board. The original plan, with two parade grounds within a fortified perimeter wall, has largely been preserved. This gives visitors a concrete insight into the historic structure of the area, without equating its former function with its present-day use.

The historic Fulwood Barracks are home to the Lancashire Infantry Museum. Its collection covers objects from early conflicts such as the American Revolutionary War through to modern conflicts such as the war in Afghanistan. For travellers interested in culture, this focus can be combined well with an exploration of the region's history. The collection's chronological range also illustrates how different the periods and conflicts covered are.

An unusual architectural feature is the Plastic Classroom at Kennington Primary School. The building is shaped like a modified icosahedron and was the first building in the United Kingdom constructed entirely from plastic. The landscape of the former Harris Orphanage is also historically significant and is listed as a Grade II monument. Both examples broaden the perspective beyond the traditional history of museums and barracks.

Woodlands and Paths for an Active Itinerary

Masons Wood in Fulwood is an ancient, natural woodland. It is also one of the Woodland Trust's Top Ten bluebell woods. Those who do not want to fill their stay exclusively with cultural activities can consider this natural area as a focus in its own right. Its classification as a bluebell wood is just as much part of the character of the place as its traditional woodland structure.

Asda Wood also has an unusual landscape setting: the woodland lies directly south of the Asda supermarket in Fulwood East Preston and stands on a steep sandbank above Savick Brook. As a practical guide, Asda Wood is best accessed via the Asda supermarket car park. Fernyhalgh Wood is close to a well-used network of surfaced paths that connects various areas, including other Woodland Trust woods.

In the Preston area, Fernyhalgh Wood belongs to a group of woodlands that form part of a larger publicly accessible area owned and managed by the local council. This information helps put the landscape area into context. If surfaced paths and woodland landscapes are important to you when travelling, these natural sites can offer a different planning perspective from Fulwood's historic buildings.

The Right Base for Your Trip

A holiday apartment in Fulwood may appeal to travellers who want to shape their stay around several different themes: military history, unusual architecture or paths close to nature. Rather than giving all the highlights equal weight, you can decide before booking whether museums and historic sites, woodland landscapes or the unusual details of architectural history are more important for your trip.

Other Local Pages for Trip Planning

For further searches for suitable destinations, you can also consider Bacup, Hutton, Lancaster, Samlesbury, Longridge, Over Kellet, Waterloo and Whittingham.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lancashire.