Blog (Explore) - Visit Lancashire

We’re very excited to announce that Lancaster’s 44^th Annual Literature Festival, Litfest, begins this Friday 17 March. Running until the 26 March, we’ll be offering a packed programme of events, including opportunities to meet our authors; take part in discussions; find out more about nature and history, philosophy and politics; and be entertained by poems and stories.

As the proud winners of the Lancashire Tourism Award for Best Self-Catering Accommodation, we wanted to celebrate English Tourism Week by sharing some exciting news.

Turtle Bay is heading to Blackpool as new restaurant and bar confirmed for town centre.
    •    Turtle Bay Blackpool will open in summer 2023
    •    The Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar coming to ground floor of the Forshaws Hotel on the promenade

The Mall Blackburn’s happy themed free crafts sessions have been a huge hit with little artists this week and there is still plenty more fun to be had!

Finding the love of your life is magical, and it makes you want to make every moment perfect for them. If you have found your one true love and are ready to get down on one knee, then you need two things; the ring and the perfect place to propose.

Halloween is fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than pumpkin picking.

It’s World Cocktail Day and it’s a Friday – there really has been no better time to sit back relax and enjoy a cocktail or two...

As part of National Walking Month Glen Duckett has shared his favourite local walking route, why not give it a go this weekend?

On Saturday 16^th April, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for egg-citing Easter fun during the park’s first Late Night Riding event of the year. As well as enjoying Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s fantastic line up of rides, as with all late night riding events, guests can be amazed by a spectacular fireworks display to end the night.

From the Ultimate Fiesta at The Blackpool Tower Circus to uncovering the gruelling history of Lancashire at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Blackpool this Easter.