Blog (blog) - Visit Lancashire

Whilst the jam-packed summer events calendar might feel like it's behind us, here in Lancashire we are just getting started! The county is full to the brim over the next three months with spectacular events, from firework displays to vintage car shows, food festivals to live music. Add to this a bumper crop of pumpkin and Halloween themed events, and you don't have to worry about those summer blues! 

Can you believe it's almost the weekend again! It's set to be a super exciting weekend in Lancashire with the return of the iconic Blackpool Illuminations and the fantastic St Annes International Kite Festival.

Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.

Want to tee-off but haven’t a clue how to begin? Keen golfer but want to get the next generation involved? Then Lancashire has just the place for you. Southport Golf Academy sits within the boundaries of West Lancashire and is the official home of the Lancashire County Golf Development Centre.  

The long weekend is here, and it you are ready to fill it with fun, Lancashire is the place to be! Where else will you find soapbox challenges, gravy wrestling and a nationwide celebration of Rhythm and Blues? Not to mention all the other great events happening around the county.  

This week marks Afternoon Tea week in the UK, and what better way to celebrate than with an Afternoon Tea in a beautiful historic setting.  

There's plenty of exciting events taking place across the county this weekend. If you are looking for something to do check out this handy list below.

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

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.