Blog (May 2023) - Visit Lancashire

Lancashire is the perfect place to spend those all important school holidays. You can choose from country or coast, or enjoy a stay in the middle to experience both. All while taking in the beautiful scenery, the fantastic attractions and the mouth-watering food that will cater to every need.

It’s bank holiday weekend (again!) and the sun is set to shine all weekend, so why not visit one of the many exciting events happening across Lancashire. Check out this handy list below to discover more about some of the events happening, or for further information why not head over to our events guide.

Merlin Entertainments unveils £2.3million The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Attraction for families to enjoy on Blackpool’s famous promenade.

The Dukes award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre season returns to Lancaster’s Williamson Park this summer. Featuring a stellar company of 6 actors, the cast has now been revealed.

Following on from the enormous success of our community marquee for the coronation
celebrations, Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens are pleased to announce that the
community marquee, The Tent, will remain in their historic gardens from 22nd July until
28th August 2023.

Anton Benson Productions’ RAPUNZEL  tours to 23 venues across the UK between March and June 2023 arriving at the Opera House Blackpool this bank holiday, Sunday 28 May 2023,

#AmazingAccrington, organisers of the 2023 Accrington Food & Culture Festival, have announced a spectacular line-up of free activities for all the family at the eagerly anticipated cultural event which takes place on Saturday 3^rd June in Accrington town centre.

Martin Mere Wetland Centre has welcomed several white stork chicks and they are captivating people’s hearts!

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are hosting a Quiz and Bingo Night for grown-ups to enjoy and have some fun.

Due to popular demand the Horses and Ponies Protection Association’s Novelty Dog Show returns this year at Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU, on Saturday 3^rd June.