Blog (2022) - Visit Lancashire

Light Up Lancaster's dazzling spectactle will take place from 4th to 5th November. This year's theme Turning Points which gives you the opportunity to reflect on times in life when things could go one way or another when changes happen.

Thornton Hall Country Park were delighted to welcome a new arrival this weekend. A very warm welcome to “Sydney” the baby alpaca who sadly lost her mum during the birth.

Lancastrians are invited to lend their voices to exciting new outdoor video projection shows in Blackpool and Lancaster this winter.

Animal Magic is returning to the Lancashire-based wetland centre WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.

As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Blackpool Illuminations display will not be lit tonight (Friday 9 September).

In light of the news regarding the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the decision has been taken to postpone/ cancel some of this weekend’s events. Please check the events website for the latest updates.

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of heritage and culture. Across the country, thousands of heritage venues take part, opening their doors and providing a variety of heritage events free of charge. 

The first major UK tour of Helen Forrester’s Twopence to Cross the Mersey will travel to Blackpool Grand Theatre this October with an all-star cast

TV celebrity and designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen brought a dash of showbiz razzmatazz to Blackpool as he switched on the resort’s famous Illuminations.