Blog (2018) - Visit Lancashire

Five penguins have migrated west from Europe in time for winter! The female Magellanic penguins travelled from Germany and Italy to their new home at Blackpool Zoo in an epic 24-hour journey.

Chorley is set to come alive to the sound of music this weekend as the hugely popular Chorley Live returns for its fifth year.

Enjoy a peaceful, rural weekend away in Blackburn with Darwen, and discover something new. 

Pendle is the perfect place to take an autumn break. Shrouded in history, this picturesque area of Lancashire sits in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views across the hills and valleys.

Life can be tiring and stressful at times, when this happens it is important to make sure you take time to nurture yourself and reboot

Take an exclusive luxury spa break at the global award-winning Woodland Spa.

Izzy Wizzy, It's a Sooty Celebration! New Illuminations Projection Show Marks 70th Birthday. A new projection show celebrating the 70th birthday of one of TV’s most enduring children’s characters is to be premiered at Blackpool Illuminations.

Here’s a few of the fantastic things going on this weekend in Lancashire.

THE SHANKLY HOTEL PRESTON ANNOUNCES PERMANENT FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION IN HONOUR OF SIR TOM FINNEY CBE & BILL SHANKLY OBE.

Blackpool is celebrating the autumn season with an additional night of spectacular fireworks. The free Fireworks Fiesta night will be staged on the Promenade on the evening of Saturday 13 October.