Blog (2020) - Visit Lancashire

With exactly one year to go, world renowned poet and proud Northerner Tony Walsh today captures the passion, excitement and community pride that epitomises the unique and inclusive spirit of the Rugby League World Cup 2021.

From birds to wild boar and sharks to sheep, Lancashire has a huge variety of animal attractions. So whether you want cute and cuddly or slimy and scary, take a look at our top 10.

A ghost tour at the third most haunted building in the country, on Friday 13^th – what could possibly go wrong for two people that are scared of their own shadows!

This Halloween, Astley Hall will be home to a free spooky ghost hunt for families to enjoy until the end of November.

The team at Blackpool Zoo has come up with an ingenious idea that infuses the historic site’s past and present to produce a spine tingling, socially distanced spookfest this Halloween. 

Two live music events streamed to where you are!

Record-breaking year as more than 2,000 green spaces across the country get international quality mark

Starting on Saturday 24th October and running until 2nd November, those who book appointments to visit the Farm will also be able to join in the Halloween Hunt with Spook Stations set out across the Farm. With a gift for all completed sheets, it’s a great add on for ‘little monsters’ for just £2 per puzzle sheet.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is providing the ultimate thrill this Halloween, with a frighteningly good drive-in cinema alongside a programme of fang-tastic events and activities.

There are some fantastic prizes on offer in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty photo competition running throughout October.