Blog (2019) - Visit Lancashire

The Dukes have today announced their “Gandalf’s Staff Lottery”, a chance for fans to win a unique piece of Dukes park show history – complete with an exciting addition.

Blackpool is gearing up for a spectacular weekend of free entertainment in the skies and on the ground.

PAW Patrol fans will be able to meet their favourite characters this summer – as Blackburn hosts the world’s first PAW Patrol brick trail, built and presented by BRICKLIVE.

Reading glasses at the ready; there is plenty for booklovers to celebrate at the Northcote Literary Festival, which takes place from Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 August in the breathtaking surrounds of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley.

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

The summer holidays are here - yeah! And we have a great weekend full of events to help you celebrate.

This stunning piece by artist Lauren Sagar in collaboration with artist Sharon Campbell is currently touring nationally and will be at the Harris from Saturday 3 August until Sunday 27 October.

Following a hugely successful 2019 weekender, Highest Point has confirmed its return to Williamson Park in Lancaster from the 15th - 17th May 2020. 

Six petrifying, prehistoric, animatronic dinosaurs have landed in Blackpool after travelling all the way from the USA!

On Saturday 27th July, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for summer fun during the latest Late Night Riding event.