Blog (May 2025) - Visit Lancashire

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week with this year’s theme being community. As humans, we thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone.

Families in Lancashire looking for outdoor fun this May half term will find a new reason to visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its exciting Paddle and Play with a brand new wet play area.

The full line-up has been announced for the highly anticipated 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival, taking place on Saturday 7th June

As excitement builds, here’s everything you need to know about South Ribble Live Penwortham, taking place on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 May 2025.

American country star Brittney Spencer will fly to the UK to exclusively headline The British Country Music Festival 2025, alongside the UK-born talents Sam Palladio and Janet Devlin.

There’s something wonderful about a trip to the beach in summer. Feeling the soft warm sand between your toes, the smell of the fresh sea air, and the taste of delicious ice cream, especially if you can bring your four-legged friend along too.

Although some of Lancashire’s beaches impose restrictions during the summer months, there are still plenty of great dog-friendly beaches waiting to be explored.

If you are planning a getaway with your loved one, a long weekend away with the girls, or a trip into nature with a group of friends... look no further, we have it all in Lancashire. 

With so much coming up at Blackpool Grand Theatre, be sure to check out this handy list of all the fantastic shows coming up this month. Heritage Tour & Afternoon Tea - Friday 2 May at 11.30am. Enjo..

Pleasure Beach Resort is offering more ways to ride late with events from April to September this year.

Burnley is set to come alive with words, creativity, and storytelling as the much-loved Wordy Weekend returns from 14th - 18th May