Blog (April 2022) - Visit Lancashire

May is traditionally the month when activity in the wildlife world is going at full pace – and if heritage and art appeal too, the Festival Bowland programme this month has lots to offer.

Lancaster residents and visitors can take part in a unique event on April 30 celebrating the Mill Race area of the city.

Feel the Earth Move as a powerful new production of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical rocks and roller-skates into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 October!

New season preparations at Carnforth’s Leighton Hall brings different tasks than at other historic houses.

After a two-year closure for extensive renovation work, Chorley Council have announced plans to reopen Astley Hall.

New storytelling rom com for the lonely hearted to tour the UK in March and April.

On Saturday 16^th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for egg-citing Easter fun during the park’s first Late Night Riding event of the year. As well as enjoying Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s fantastic line up of rides, as with all late night riding events, guests can be amazed by a spectacular fireworks display to end the night.

In Lancashire, rolling decorated eggs down grassy hills goes back hundreds of years. Families can celebrate the tradition at Preston’s Avenham and Millar Parks annual event or by heading out to a Lancashire park. 

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are inviting you to join them for a family themed fun day at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley. The event takes place on Sunday 24th April, from 11am until 4pm and entry is just £5 for a group of up to six people.

From the Ultimate Fiesta at The Blackpool Tower Circus to uncovering the gruelling history of Lancashire at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Blackpool this Easter.