Shed One

Shed One sits just outside Grange-over-Sands and is exactly what the name suggests - a proper working distillery housed in a converted agricultural building. You'll find craft spirits being made here, with gin taking centre stage, though they've branched into other releases too. The operation is small and personal, which means you're watching actual production rather than shuffling through a corporate visitor centre.

The distillery tour lets you see where the magic happens - the stills, the botanicals, the whole process laid bare. You'll taste what they're making, which is the whole point really. It's intimate rather than grand, and that's its strength. Plan on two hours if you're doing the full experience, though they can turn it around quicker if you just want a quick look and a sample.

Walkers and spirits enthusiasts will get the most from a visit. Families with older kids won't be bored, though it's not particularly geared toward the under-tens. Check their website before heading over - opening hours and whether you need to book in advance aren't widely publicised, and you don't want a wasted trip from one of the caravan parks nearby like Willow Tree or Haven Lakeland Leisure Park.

Partnered with a walk along the coastal path or a pint in Grange-over-Sands itself, Shed One works as a proper afternoon out rather than a main-event attraction. It's the sort of place that rewards a bit of effort to find.