Blog (May 2026) - Visit Lancashire

For those who love to add a little culture to their holidays and days out, Lancashire’s museums and art galleries provide the perfect place. While away and afternoon exploring some of the rich heritage of the county, or enjoying artwork from all over the world.

A critically endangered red ruffed lemur at Blackpool Zoo is celebrating an incredible milestone after becoming one of the oldest of her kind on the planet.

Wanderland will return to Poulton‑le‑Fylde this summer for its third and biggest year yet, bringing a full day of family‑friendly entertainment to Cottam Hall Playing Fields on Saturday 25 July. 

The merry band is assembling as The Dukes announces the cast for its 2026 Park Show, Robin Hood.

The official start date of popular open access operator Lumo’s new West Coast rail service has been confirmed as 25 May 2026.

The St Annes Monthly Artisan Market returned on Saturday 9th May to the newly refurbished St Annes Square, Lytham St Annes, delivering a lively and successful day that firmly establishes the event as a growing feature in the town’s monthly calendar.

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London's West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on a major UK tour heading to the Winter Gardens Blackpool in December 2026.

Blackpool is gearing up for a packed May half term, with two standout attractions offering immersive, hands-on family adventures along the promenade.

More names are being added to the bill for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival to complete the line up for 2026.

Giant dinosaur footprints have appeared along Blackpool beach, leading directly to SEA LIFE Blackpool and revealing the opening date of its brand-new Jurassic-themed ocean tunnel on 23 May.