Welcome to VisitLancashire
Everything you need to plan a trip to Lancashire & Blackpool
From Britain's favourite seaside resort to the 300 square mile Forest of Bowland Area of outstanding beauty, the tourist destinations within Lancashire and Blackpool have everything you need for a day out or a longer stay.
With world-class events and attractions, yet steeped in centuries-old heritage and legendary folklore, England's Lancashire and Blackpool truly offer a slice of life to suit all tastes. Whether you choose to stay for a night, a weekend break or a longer holiday - find hotels in Lancashire and Blackpool and book your accommodation online.
The Award Winning Blackpool Illuminations
(3 Sept - 7 Nov 2010) As the season draws to a close, make sure your don't miss out on Blackpool's award winning illuminations.
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Pennine Lancashire’s biggest picnic with a visual twist (Wednesday, 1st September 2010)
Where else could you bring along family and friends, indulge in a tasty Lancashire picnic, see illuminating art and fly your kite... all at dusk? .....
Calling all 5-12 year olds (Wednesday, 1st September 2010)
The Great British R&B Festival Line Up Announced (Tuesday, 24th August 2010)
Final line up for Illuminations Switch On announced (Friday, 20th August 2010)
More Star Names Announced for Blackpool’s Big Switch On (Wednesday, 18th August 2010)
Industrial Revolutionaries at the Harris Museum
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Industrial Revolutionaries at the Harris Museum
26th June 2010-6th November 2010Tour of Britain Stage 1 Finish
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Rochdale to Blackpool Stage Finish arrival time to be confirmed
11th September 2010-11th September 2010'We Do Like To Be Beside The Sea' Festival
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11th September 2010-12th September 2010World Horse Welfare Penny Farm Open Day
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11th September 2010-11th September 2010Lancaster
Lancaster is a vibrant university city with a wealth of history, beginning life as a Roman Fort in 80AD.
Forest of Bowland
A beautiful stretch of rugged, unspoilt countryside covering 312 square miles of rural Lancashire.
Video Highlights
Visit Lancashire
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Air Show 2010
Duration: 01:00
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The Pendle Hill Witches
The Witches of Pendle..
Duration: 04:30
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Carnesky's Ghost Train Blackpool
Carnesky's Ghost Train at Flagstaff Gardens South Promenade Blackpool
Duration: 04:01
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The Singing, Ringing Tree
Looking like the wreckage of an Alien space craft, this Futuristic Sculpture is Art Jim, but not as we know it. Commisioned by a forward thinking Burnley Council, The collection of tubes makes the strangest sounds when the wind blows, which is often round the location at Crown POint, on the moorland overlooking Burnley. Seen in the background is Pendle Hill, famous for the PENDLE WITCHES. Maybe in the sculpture, the myth lives on. Let me know what YOU think.
Duration: 02:47
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Otter Movie.wmv
Baby Asian short-clawed otters born at WWT Martin Mere on Saturday 3 October
Duration: 01:10
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Sealion display at Blackpool Zoo
View our sealion display in their brand new sealion pool at Blackpool Zoo - the Biggest and Best in the UK.
Duration: 02:49
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