Blog (October 2023) - Visit Lancashire

Calling all food lovers! We've put together a list of great places to eat across Lancashire that are either completely plant-based or have a fantastic vegan or vegetarian range of meals on their menu.

It’s fright time! With its spooky past and reputation for being one of the most haunted counties in the UK, Lancashire is the best place to spend Halloween

There's lots to do in Lancashire this weekend, check out this handy list of exciting events taking place or for more information head over to our events guide now. 

Some of Blackpool’s most iconic buildings and outdoor spaces have been transformed by a series of extraordinary light installations and projection shows for October half-term.

A pyrotechnics team from India have been crowned champions of Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks competition after staging their country’s first ever display in the UK.

Moor Hall, Chef Mark Birchall’s culinary destination in West Lancashire, is the perfect location for festive celebrations, with frost-tipped gardens and lake views, roaring log fires and world-class seasonal dining.

LANX strides out in a new direction with a range of water-resistant boots for any occasion.

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) will be hosting a range of Halloween activities for families to enjoy this October half-term, all to raise funds for the Charity. All activities will be held at the Charity’s Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU throughout the October half-term week.

Wild Fox Distillery, Farm-to-bottle, independent gin company, Wild Fox Distillery, has welcomed its newest expression Mane Event, 5-Star Gin as the latest spirit to be produced on its family farm in Lancashire. 

There's lots going on this weekend including Halloween events, shows and the return of Lightpool festival.