A very warm welcome to Lancashire!

Some of Lancashire's brilliant locals are here to give you the insider knowledge of where to go and what to eat when you pay the region a visit.

There’s something wonderful about a trip to the beach in summer. Feeling the soft warm sand between your toes, the smell of the fresh sea air, and the taste of delicious ice cream, especially if you can bring your four-legged friend along too.

Although some of Lancashire’s beaches impose restrictions during the summer months, there are still plenty of great dog-friendly beaches waiting to be explored.

The popular Chorley Flower Show returns to Astley Park from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, offering an exciting programme of activity including special guests. 

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery celebrated a landmark cultural moment on Friday 27 March as it welcomed local dignitaries, cultural leaders and invited guests to an exclusive preview event to mark the arrival of a rare Monet masterpiece.

The fun and games of psychology, intelligence, deception detection and human communication are the focal point of a new experience jointly devised and hosted by two North Lancashire businesses.

Families are invited to dive into a treasure-filled adventure at SEA LIFE Blackpool this Easter, as the aquarium launches its Pirate Treasure Hunt.

Little dragons are invited to join Zog’s Dragon School Adventure at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse in Blackpool, a magical, interactive day packed with roaring, flying, and fire-breathing fun.

A brand-new festival featuring music from some of the industry’s biggest names is coming to Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort – and its free for anyone with an eTicket

Looking for some egg-citing Easter activities, that will keep the whole family entertained? Fear not, Lancashire has you covered.

Recently engaged and looking to plan your perfect day? Lancashire's incredible wedding businesses are here to help!  

If you are looking for some delicious Easter recipes to make, then we've got you covered with these delicious Easter recipes provided by Booths. A combination of sweet treats and savoury delights, it's hard to choose what to make first!

Easter is all about the food and the memories made when sharing that food with family and friends. If you have the Easter eggs sorted, and the hot cross buns ready, the next thing to arrange is your Easter Sunday lunch!  

Blackpool Restaurant Week 2026 energised the town, with over 25 restaurants taking part, more than 35 offers, family dining, exciting pop ups, and students gaining hands on experience in kitchens.

Families across Fylde are in for a treat this Easter, with a fantastic line-up of free and family-friendly events bringing communities together across the borough this spring

Families across Hyndburn are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of Easter activities at Accrington Market, combining seasonal fun with a strong message to support local businesses.

Visitors to Fairhaven Lake are in for a treat this spring as two significant improvement projects near completion, with the much-anticipated new visitor centre set to open its doors on Sunday 29 March as part of Fairhaven Open Day.

Spring is now on our Lancashire doorsteps and the Easter break offers a great opportunity for people to get outside with family and friends (both two-legged and four) to enjoy the countryside.

Madame Tussauds Blackpool is rolling out the red carpet for its newest A‑List arrival, as beloved TV personality, radio host and actress Amanda Holden joins the star‑studded attraction from Saturday 28 March.

A brand-new pottery painting experience is coming to Barton Grange Garden Centre just in time for Easter.

Lancashire is the perfect place to spend those all important school holidays, especially for those looking for a fun filled coastal adventure. The Lancashire coast is the ideal place to take in beautiful scenery, fantastic attractions and mouth-watering food that caters to every need.

Families are invited to enjoy a season of firsts this spring as WWT Martin Mere is teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle, a freshly hatched gosling discovering what it takes to grow up.

Families, horse lovers and dog owners across Burnley and Lancashire are being invited to make the most of the Easter holidays at HAPPA, with a packed programme of activities running from 28th March to 13th April.

The British Country Music Festival, now in its seventh year, has announced its 2026 line-up, and two out of three headliners are homegrown. 

If you are looking for the best spots to go to see springtime bloom in Lancashire, read on. 

 LANX is thrilled to open its doors for the annual Sample Sale Weekend, taking place from 20th to 22nd March 2026 at its headquarters in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Family fun and animal adventures await you this Easter at Affinity Lancashire.

Oswaldtwistle Mills is inviting families from across the community to celebrate Easter with a packed programme of children’s activities and creative workshops during the upcoming half-term holidays.

Two unforgettable weekends of live music and entertainment are set to return to South Ribble!

The UK’s fastest-growing outdoor stand-up comedy festival has revealed an all-star line-up, including Russell Kane, Joanne McNally, and Paul Smith, for a bumper fourth edition in 2026, along with a third castle venue in Lancaster

Blackpool Restaurant Week 2026 officially launched on Thursday 12^th March with the first ever Tray-Mendous Dash at Blackpool Tower.

The Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run event is set to return to the town centre on Sunday 3 May with hundreds already registered.

The North West’s biggest live music festival is about to get even bigger as multi-award winning pop stars and legendary DJ’s are added to the bill.

Festival Bowland celebrates the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and this year's programme is full of fantastic opportunities to get involved.

Eric Morecambe’s centenary will be celebrated by the only town’s only palm court orchestra this March.

Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant new monthly artisan market launching in St Annes Square this spring, showcasing the best of Fylde’s independent makers, designers and food producers.

A powerful evening of adrenaline fuelled dance performed by a company of 20 extraordinary artists. Emergence, the touring postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salfor..

2 nd March – World in Harmony Featuring over 400 school children in a “Celebration of Music” - now in its 17 th  year. This wonderful community event is now a huge spectacle showcasing music i..

Blackpool Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 season following a record-breaking year that saw more people through its gates than at any time in its 53-year history, despite increasing financial pressures across the UK tourism sector.

Families across Fylde can look forward to a fantastic year of outdoor adventures, as the Fylde Rangers bring back their much-loved Nature Tots programme for 2026 – and it’s better than ever!

Award winning North West catering company Foray, led by renowned chef Oli Martin and hospitality professional Alex Blamire, is set to host a brand new immersive dining pop up at the stunning Casterton Grange Estate this April, combining refined cuisine with a night of strategy, suspense and theatrical intrigue.

Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return in triumph to the West End this summer following its 100% sold out critically acclaimed strictly limited season at the Savoy Theatre.

You only have to spend a day in the beautiful county of Lancashire to understand why it has been the inspiration for so many literary greats. 

Looking for the perfect gift for your mum, or another amazing woman in your life, this Mother's Day? Look no further!

We've pulled together a few great ideas for gifts that you can pick up today to show that special someone just how much she means to you.

Legendary Folk-Rockers Fairport Convention are ringing in the New Year with their all new Spring Tour, which is coming to the Lowther Pavillion in Lancashire on the 10th April at 7:30pm.

There were cheers on site at Pleasure Beach Resort this week as Aviktas, the park’s highly anticipated £8.72M mega ride, completed a major new milestone – with its huge pendulum spinning for the very first time.

Hundreds gathered on Friday 20th February to celebrate Animate's first birthday.

The award-winning production that exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis headlines will return.

Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is celebrating a remarkable triple success after winning three prestigious awards at the 2026 Lancashire Tourism Awards

The countdown to the second Blackpool Restaurant Week is on! Running from Thursday 12th to Thursday 19th March 2026, the week has more venues, deals, and events confirmed than last year.

Families across Fylde can dust off their vintage finest and prepare to step back in time as the much-loved Lytham 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026.

A gothic thriller book series brought to life with gin, ghosts and a real Victorian manor is coming to Accrington next month.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today announced the biggest shake-up in the history of its scare event, Journey to Hell.

Worden Hall, which sits in the heart of the award-winning grounds of Worden Park, Leyland, is opening its doors for two wedding fair dates this month. 

VisitBlackpool’s Visitor Information Centre has a new home inside the world-famous Blackpool Tower.

A 10-day festival bringing world-class film to Morecambe has earned rave reviews for its third edition showing an inspiring selection of films with a focus on Northern talent development. 

It's nearly Pancake Day, and what better way to celebrate than by heading to one of our fabulous restaurants or cafes to enjoy fluffy pancakes. That way you get all the deliciousness without any of the mess!  

Thousands of people enjoy celebrating Pendle’s diverse communities at the Festival of Culture each year, and 2026 is set to host one of the most vibrant events yet

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery will make art history this March as it welcomes a must-see masterpiece from the world renowned artist Claude Monet to the North West for the very first time this Spring.

Fylde Council and Discover Fylde are thrilled to announce the return of Fylde Fest to St Annes Square on Saturday 28 March with a vibrant celebration of healthy living, happiness and community spirit.

Check out this years Lancashire Tourism Award winners here and be sure to add them to your travel list next time you are planning a visit.

Garstang Walking Festival is back for 2026 and tickets are on sale now!

Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained, then look no further! 

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles III and discover some of Lancashire’s most charming, historic and delicious destinations. His Majesty packed a lot into just one day — and you can too!

Lancaster Grand Theatre was alive with colour, rhythm and celebration on Saturday 31 January as it welcomed audiences to the fifth edition of its annual Chinese New Year Culture Variety Show, a much-loved event that has firmly established itself as one of the city’s most joyful and unifying cultural highlights.

From Lego robotics to mobile zoos and planetarium shows! 

This Valentine’s Day, Mowgli Street Food has launched a brand-new Valentine’s Feasting menu - a generous sharing experience designed for two, served underneath the fairly lights in Mowgli’s glowing restaurants.

2026 is the National Year of Reading, so get yourself to one of Lancshire's local independent bookshops to celebrate. 

The Winter Olympics begin this week, and we couldn't be more excited. Not only is it great to watch the pros master their moves, but it also motivates you to get up and try your hand at new things.

Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood brings you more and more with each visit – and this February you’ll find amazing FREE events in their Enchated Realms week, helping you to have plenty of fun for FREE this February Half term!  

January 31st marks National Hot Chocolate Day, so why don’t you hop skip and jump over to some of these fabulous coffee shops, restaurants and pubs to banish the winter blues with an incredible hot chocolate. 

Comedian Dom Joly is hitting the road this autumn to mark 25 years of his ground-breaking Trigger Happy TV.

Check out this handy list to see what exciting shows are coming up at Winter Gardens Blackpool this month.

The new £500,000 development at Blackpool Zoo’s GiraffeHeights has been officially named as the Kidepo Trail.

Blackpool Restaurant Week returns from Thursday, 12th to Thursday, 19th March, with restaurants across the town offering special menus and deals to encourage people to eat out, try new places and support local businesses.

Planning your dream wedding? Be sure to check out some of these beautiful wedding venues that are opening their doors this February. There's something for every style, vision and budget – so check out this handy list below so you can see for yourself just how beautiful they are.

The countdown is on for the return of the Fylde Ice Festival to Lytham on Saturday 14 February, promising an unforgettable day of family fun and romantic photo opportunities as the town centre becomes a sparkling showcase of ice artistry!

Grab your ticket for a season of unforgettable nights of laughter, entertainment and applause as the Dukes announce a Spring/Summer season packed with the finest theatre, comedy and cinema. 

Blackpool is preparing for a spellbinding half‑term as the resort bursts into life for the February Festival of Circus and Magic.

Forestry England Gisburn invite families to step into a magical forest adventure with the new Room on the Broom Trail – launching this Thursday.

A story born just down the road is coming home. On Sunday 1 February at 1:00pm, Oswaldtwistle Mills will host a unique local event celebrating Lancashire storytelling, history, and Lancashire gin

Last night four of Lancashire’s Gastropubs were named and celebrated as part of this year's Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK!

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon is kicking off its brand‑new season with a spine‑tingling offer guaranteed to terrify and delight visitors.

Local residents and visitors can look forward to a regular fixture in the village calendar as the much loved Whalley Artisan Market confirms its return for 2026.

The week runs from Monday 26^th January to Sunday 1^st February and is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them.

Back by popular demand, Mudfest is returning to WWT Martin Mere from 14–22 February 2026, inviting families across the North West to stomp, splash and squelch their way into the wonderful world of wetlands this February half term

There is nothing better than getting some fresh air and exploring the beautiful sights of Lancashire, however when it comes to choosing a pram-friendly walking route, it isn’t always easy.

Lancashire has some of the best walking country in England including beautiful countryside and coastal views and a range of wildlife. It’s important everybody can enjoy walks in Lancashire, which is why we have put together this list of places which offer flat, accessible walks – perfect for both wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Wallace & Gromit in A Case at the Museum, drew crowds of blockbuster proportions, with 105,177 visitors in its first eight weeks at The Harris in Preston.

Healthy, hearty and great value at just £15 per person - Mowgli’s new Lite Tiffin launches this January

More than 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the celebrations, welcoming the Year of the Horse.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has announced it will begin its season early for the second year in a row – as part of a resort-wide commitment to extending the Blackpool season.

To kick off the new year, Lancaster Walks, Talks & Tours invites visitors and curious locals alike to explore Lancaster’s past with three tours two hour tours this January.

Our Visit Lancashire advent calendar has now closed. This year's calendar was our most popular one yet, receiving over 43,000 entries. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for entering and say a huge congratulations to all of the winners.

A New Year musical tradition which began in Austria more than 85 years ago is celebrated in Morecambe this January.

Three Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Lancashire has opened Atelier Hearth – a new private dining experience in collaboration with world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan.

Volunteer knitters from across the UK have created a stunning set of 80 scenes “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War”, which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime using yarn. It builds on the international success of The Longest Yarn, an exhibition of knitted scenes from D-Day, which following a tour of the UK is now in the USA.

Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre are delighted to announce an extraordinary start to the New Year after smashing attendance records for the third consecutive festive season.

The world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom has once again taken centre stage, this time as a key filming location for Netflix Japanese romantic drama 10Dance.

Could this be the most unusual job in Blackpool?

Get closer to nature this Christmas by doing one wild thing daily for 12 days