Blog (May 2017) - Visit Lancashire

Historic houses, wild Pennine moorland and an emerging cultural vibe makes Burnley an exciting place to explore in 24 hours.

Lancashire’s rambling countryside, challenging moorland and extensive waterways makes it a natural habitat for outdoor explorers and adrenaline seekers. Whether you ski, sail, climb or jump –you’ll get a taste for adventure in Lancashire.

Who can resist the heritage and majesty of the Blackpool Tower?
Opened in 1894 and still welcoming visitors over 120 years later with its dazzling 120ft square ballroom, family attractions and of course the magnificent 518ft tower itself.

What do Brief Encounter, The Trip and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children all have in common? Whether it be a quaint railway station, award winning restaurants or iconic landmarks these and many other television programmes and films have been filmed in Lancashire.

Welcome to The National Festival of Making! The first ever National Festival of Making is here and it’s taking place in Blackburn, Lancashire on Sat 6 and Sun 7 May 2017. Why has Lancashire bee..