Blog (May 2023) - Visit Lancashire

ITV’s Hit Antiques Show presented by David Dickinson is coming to Marine Hall in Fleetwood and is looking for local people to cash in their antiques.

It’s World Cocktail Day this Saturday and to celebrate we’ve gathered some delicious cocktail recipes provided to us from a selection of different Lancashire businesses.

A big budget extravaganza adaptation of J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale Peter Pan flies into Blackpool from Thursday 26 October – Sunday 29 October promising a spectacular spin on the timeless classic adventure.

Danny Robins’ critically acclaimed 2:22 – A Ghost Story will slip into Blackpool Grand from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 April 2024 for one week only. This terrifying theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed on its very first UK tour! Book your seats now!

There's lots to do this weekend in Lancashire, whether you are looking for somewhere to watch the Eurovision Song Contest, starting festival season by attending Highest Point Festival or looking to try something new, there's something for everybody to enjoy in Lancashire this weekend.

Phase one of the completion of a new big cat facility at Blackpool Zoo is well underway following the return of their very own lion king - Khari the African lion.

Hold on tight for the ride of your life as ENSEMBLE Theatre fly into The Grand from Thursday 31 August to Sunday 3 September with their Truly Scrumptious production of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It’s a sky high hit for all the family!

A delightful stage version of one of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ most popular books for children is due to arrive at the Dukes from the 30th - 31st May 2023.

This weekend is a great opportunity to learn more about the special connection Lancashire has with the Royal Family. Whether it’s a trip to Lancaster Castle to learn more about the Duke Of Lancaster or a trip to one of Lancashire’s historic sites who have had a monarch visit in the past, there’s plenty of opportunities to learn more about the royal connection to Lancashire.

Home to the Kings Castle of the North, Lancaster has had a strong royal connection for centuries. So what better way to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III than with a stroll around this beautiful historic city.