Blog (May 2019) - Visit Lancashire

Makers of Market Square at Darwen Live at is all set to bring in the crowds this Saturday to the newly refurbished Market Square in the centre of Darwen.

On the 25th May 2018, an ICON was born. After 43,800 hours of planning, Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster. A rollercoaster that has the same G force level as a Formula 1 car, one of the quickest accelerating vehicles in the world.

May Half Term is upon us. Luckily, there's lots going on across Lancashire throughout the holidays - Monday 27 May - 2 June 2019.

It’s here, the bank holiday weekend! Here in Lancashire there’s so many fab events and things to do across the county throughout the weekend.

An area of outstanding natural beauty, well-known for its scenic countryside, delicious food and famous landmarks, Ribble Valley is at the official centre of the Kingdom and is a place infused with history.

Following the most anticipated finale in television history, four regions across the nation have been transformed into the World of Westeros to mark the Digital Download release of Game of Thrones: The Final Season. 

Lancashire really is a county of diversity and the history, as you would expect, is no different. 

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is hosting its first ever Food and Drink Festival this Spring Bank Holiday. 

As part of the Lancaster Canal Bicentenary celebrations, the Canal & River Trust is asking the public to help with two important initiatives during 2019.

It’s the first time the headliners have played in Lancaster.