Blog (blog) - Visit Lancashire

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. 

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 summer holidays are in full swing, and the array of fabulous events on in Lancashire this weekend are ideal for keeping you and the kids entertained!  From flower shows to family fiestas, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and with so many fabulous parlours situated throughout Lancashire, we could not help but pull together some suggestions of where to celebrate the day.  

Unsure on what to do this weekend, take a look at the list of exciting events below or for even more inspiration head over to our events guide here.

Fancy something sweet to do this weekend? Lancashire has you covered! With everything from gingerbread festivals to fun village shows, plus dinosaurs, pirates and princesses – you won't be bored when you enjoy a great event in Lancashire.

Whether it's award-winning cuisine you’re looking for, highly graded accommodation with amazing facilities, or a completely unique guest experience, Lancashire has lots on offer to make your visit extra special and truly memorable.

From Michelin starred restaurants to luxury cabins perfect for a secluded escape away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can count on Lancashire to provide luxury like no other.

Our four-day luxury getaway includes one of the UK's ten three Michelin Star restaurants, the Good Spa Guides top UK spa and more.

With a rich history overlaying our county, there is so much to see and do in Lancashire for those who love learning about the past and how it shapes our future and connections to our King. Embark on this three-day itinerary today to discover more.

Affinity Lancashire is the place to be this summer, as once again there's a huge range of family friendly events planned, and even better they are FREE!