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Lots to do this May Half Term

With summer on the horizon, May half term is an exciting time to explore Lancashire. There's a wide range of events, attractions and things to do for all the family, that will make your half term jam-packed with fun!

Lancashire: Host of the Open Golf 2012, Lytham St Annes

Lancashire will once again host the most prestigious golf tournament in the world when the Open Championship returns to Royal Lytham & St Annes between the 19th to 22nd July 2012. For more information: http://www.visitlancashire.com/open2012

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Lancashire: Host of the Open Golf 2012, Lytham St Annes

Lancashire will once again host the most prestigious golf tournament in the world when the Open Championship returns to Royal Lytham & St Annes between the 19th to 22nd July 2012. For more information: http://www.visitlancashire.com/open2012
Duration: 02:35
Visit Lancashire: Ribble Valley

Explore the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire. With velvet green valleys, commanding fells and heather strewn moorland among the breath-taking scenery of picturesque countryside, most of which is set within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For more information, see http://www.visitlancashire.com
Duration: 01:41
Visit Lancashire: Blackpool

Blackpool, Lancashire is Britain's most popular holiday destination, which comes as no surprise when you think about this seaside resort's huge range of year-round attractions.There's a breathtaking new seafront, world class events, and spectacular lighting shows, while still being home to some of the UK's best loved attractions. For more information, see http://www.visitlancashire.com
Duration: 01:35
Visit Lancashire: Lancaster & Morecambe

Visit Morecambe for stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland hills beyond, or stroll along the beach with its golden sands. Discover historic Lancaster's spooky castle which is still in use today as a Crown Court. For more information, see http://www.visitlancashire.com
Duration: 01:31
Singing Ringing Tree, Burnley

Singing Ringing Tree, a Panopticon for Burnley. Filmed at the launch event on December 15th 2006. Film by Roger Appleton on behalf of Mid Pennine Arts and their partners.
Duration: 07:54
Queen Street MIll

On the outskirts of Burnley - a town once dominated by the textile industry, lies Harle Syke, the home of Queen Street Mill, the last surviving, operational steam powered weaving mill in the world. Owned by a workers co-operative 'The Queen Street Manufacturing Company' the mill is a time capsule of the late Victorian age, which produced cloth using Victorian steam driven power looms until its closure in 1982. Visit our website for more information: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
Duration: 01:44

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From, Blackpool, Britain's favourite seaside resort, to the 300 square mile Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the tourist destinations within Lancashire 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 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 book your accommodation online, all on visitlancashire.com.