Blog (blogs) - Visit Lancashire

Looking for the perfect gift for your mum, or another amazing woman in your life, this Mother's Day? Look no further!

We've pulled together a few great ideas for gifts that you can pick up today to show that special someone just how much she means to you.

It's nearly Pancake Day, and what better way to celebrate than by heading to one of our fabulous restaurants or cafes to enjoy fluffy pancakes. That way you get all the deliciousness without any of the mess!  

Check out this years Lancashire Tourism Award winners here and be sure to add them to your travel list next time you are planning a visit.

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles III and discover some of Lancashire’s most charming, historic and delicious destinations. His Majesty packed a lot into just one day — and you can too!

2026 is the National Year of Reading, so get yourself to one of Lancshire's local independent bookshops to celebrate. 

The Winter Olympics begin this week, and we couldn't be more excited. Not only is it great to watch the pros master their moves, but it also motivates you to get up and try your hand at new things.

Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood brings you more and more with each visit – and this February you’ll find amazing FREE events in their Enchated Realms week, helping you to have plenty of fun for FREE this February Half term!  

January 31st marks National Hot Chocolate Day, so why don’t you hop skip and jump over to some of these fabulous coffee shops, restaurants and pubs to banish the winter blues with an incredible hot chocolate. 

Planning your dream wedding? Be sure to check out some of these beautiful wedding venues that are opening their doors this February. There's something for every style, vision and budget – so check out this handy list below so you can see for yourself just how beautiful they are.

Last night four of Lancashire’s Gastropubs were named and celebrated as part of this year's Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK!