Heritage Revealed
From witches and ghosts to towers and castles, myths and legends, fables and folklore, Lancashire has it all.
Follow in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches, the most famous witchcraft trials in English History, from Pendle Heritage Centre, the village of Newchurch and Pendle Hill through the Trough of Bowland to the dungeons of Lancaster Castle, where the witches met their deaths.
If ghost hunting is your thing or you enjoy a spine tingling ghost story, join one of the spooky ghost walks through the historic towns of Blackburn, Darwen or Whalley, or visit the ghosts that reside at many of the county’s historic houses such as Samlesbury, Towneley and Rufford Old Hall.
Discover the Tolkein Trail, starting at the magnificent Stonyhurst College, where J.R.R Tolkein wrote his epic ‘Lord of the Rings’ and Journey to the ‘centre of the Kingdom’, decide for yourself whether the stunning landscape of the Ribble Valley was the inspiration for ‘Middle Earth’.
Visit an area steeped in history and fascinating facts and discover for yourself the secrets Lancashire holds.
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Arts Map – Visual Arts and Heritage
For the best of visual arts and heritage in Pennine Lancashire, visit the newly launched Arts Map.
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Halls & Historic Houses
Lancashire's built heritage includes historic buildings of many sizes, periods and types, ranging from the humblest barn to the grandest mansion.
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Pendle Witches
Every year tens of thousands of people visit Pendle to take in the spectacular countryside and spellbinding story of the Lancashire Witches.
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Lancashire's Literary Links
Lancashire has a hugely exciting past with links to literary greats such as JRR Tolkien, the Brontes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Places to Love
We have outstanding Arts & Crafts collections here in the northwest. But don’t just take our word for it – quench your thirst for knowledge and explore them for yourself.
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Modern History in Lancashire
Truly the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and of the great inventors and entrepreneurs who made it all happen, Lancashire is a charming mixture of loom-clattering mills, untamed countryside and fantastical tales.
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Industrial Heritage
Once known as the 'Workshop of the World,' Lancashire was where the Industrial Revolution began, two and a half centuries ago.
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Heritage & Arts Walks
Learn about Lancashire's Heritage and see some of the area's new arts installation.
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Churches and Sacred Sites
All of the feature sacred sites have been awarded the Marque of Excellence for Multi-Faith Tourism. These places of worship share their cultural heritage and collections with the community and visitors alike.
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People's Playtime and Wakes Week
Most people in Northern England will have heard of the Lancashire wakes weeks - those occasions when entire towns would close down completely while their populations migrated to the seaside.
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Blackpool Audio Feature
Listen to an audio feature on Blackpool's Heritage (mp3). There is now renewed interest in the history of Blackpool as the first mass seaside resort in the world.
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