Blog (2025) - Visit Lancashire

Brockholes’ annual village fete is coming back for the August bank holiday weekend. 

After months of research, testing and more than a thousand of cups of tea, two brands have made a breakthrough that will change brews abroad forever.

The bank holiday weekend will soon be here, but if you haven’t managed to secure a getaway yet don't fear. Enjoy a bite of spontaneity and enjoy a visit to Lancashire for your long weekend.  

It's set to be another busy weekend in Lancashire, with a wide range of events planned across the county including the return of the popular Clitheroe Food Festival and Blackpool Air show

Check out this handy list below to discover more about what's on at Blackpool Grand Theatre this August.

Pleasure Beach Resort has announced brand-new events this August, including more late nights and a never-before-seen pet experience.

August is here, and with it the start of a new weekend full of great things to do and see in Lancashire. From fantastical theatre to historic railways and nature inspired activities, you can find some much in the county this weekend. 

As there are so many great events to choose from, we thought we'd help by pulling together our top events to inspire you.

The Blackpool Tower and Madame Tussauds have today entered into local management, in what is being described as a historic and transformative moment for the UK’s most iconic seaside resort.