Blog (May 2018) - Visit Lancashire

May half term is upon us. Luckily, there's lots going on across Lancashire throughout the holidays - Monday 29 May - 4 June 2018.

Blackpool Winter Gardens announce that X- Factor sensation Holly Tandy will stepping into Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers in this year’s unforgettable adventure, The Wizard of Oz at Blackpool Opera House alongside Blackpool Radio Wave’s Scott Gallagher as the Cowardly Lion from 07 Dec – 30 Dec. 

Eight greater flamingo chicks have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this week.

Amost the Worldwide TV Audience Will Be ... as 79-Year-Old Giant Sea Turtle Watching Her 16th Royal Wedding.

This May half term sees the return of the award winning egg-to-duckling experience at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.

Visiting Accrington’s Haworth Art Gallery is like stepping into a jewellery box. The oak panelled entrance hall and richly carved interior features are classic examples of the Arts and Crafts movement.
 

The Ribble Valley’s stunning landscape and rich heritage is integral to the food grown and produce made here. Enjoy a delicious 24 hours eating your way around this bountiful part of Lancashire.

The Spinning Block Hotel at Holmes Mill in the pretty Lancashire market town of Clitheroe is now fully open for business.

Virgin Trains has recreated its iconic Pendolino train on Blackpool beach to celebrate its first visit to the seaside resort today.

ICON the UK’s first double launch coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on 25 May 2018. To celebrate the opening we thought we share some interesting and record breaking facts about the UK’s favourite seaside resort.