Blog (blog) - Visit Lancashire

This weekend is jam packed with great things to do! Take to the streets for a celebration of culture in Preston, enjoy a taste of Leyland, or step back in time as the heritage open days continue... The choice is yours! 

Looking for a pumpkin patch to make those special memories this Halloween? Then look no further, there are plenty of patches for you to choose from in Lancashire.

If the season change has got you looking at ways to stay more active, then head to Lancashire. Here you will find an abundance of places to get the heart pumping, fresh air in your lungs, or just close to the action.

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery's landmark new exhibition that places its extraordinary collection of rare books, manuscripts and ceramics into dialogue with works from major national institutions opened on Friday 12 September.

From Sea Witches to a Meet-and-Greet Dance Party, there's plenty of Halloween fun coming up at SEA LIFE Blackpool and The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse!

Top TV stars Joe McFadden (Holby City, Heartbeat), Ben Onwukwe (London’s Burning) and Bill Ward (Coronation Street) are now locked in to headline the acclaimed stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption at Blackpool Grand Theatre this month

Get your culture on in Lancashire this autumn with the county's varied events, museums and heritage centres. There are so many great ways to feed the need to find out more about a time, place or people across the county, so visit today.   

The fun of the summer isn't over yet, with plenty of great events still happening on evenings and weekend across the county. This weekend sees the start of the Heritage Open Days, so there are plenty of historical buildings for you to explore and enjoy. 

Looking to get away on an adult’s only adventure? Lancashire has the perfect places for you. Not only does the county feature a great range of accommodation to suit every budget, there are some fantastic things to do, delicious places to eat and plenty of exciting events that you will be able to enjoy together during your escape.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our handy list below