Blog (Explore) - Visit Lancashire

Thinking up things for children to do can be one of the biggest challenges for parents and grandparents. So why not use visitlancashire.com for inspiration and ideas.

For memories that don’t cost a penny (or thereabouts), pack up the family, dust off your
walking boots, and indulge your creative instincts on one of these invigorating sculpture
trails.
 

The fertile land and waters of Lancashire means that we have a range of growing conditions, and each changing season brings new tastes to enjoy.

Lancashire is home to a fantastic array of animals and wildlife. Take a walk on the wild side and encounter the largest and rarest animals at Blackpool Zoo or get up close and personal with the cute and loveable farm animals at one of the farm parks in the county.

12 must visit landmarks in Lancashire. Here in Lancashire there are no shortages of iconic landmarks that are filled with character and history which makes Lancashire stand out from the rest.

There is no need to worry about those purse strings, exploring the breadth of Lancashire’s offer doesn’t have to be expensive.

Whether you are shopping for that special someone or just picking something up for yourself Lancashire offers an unrivalled shopping experience.

The expanses of sky above dramatic sweeps of open moorland not only make it captivating by day but after the sun sets there’s a whole new world to discover in the dark skies over Bowland. 

With 354 recorded bird species, native mammals such as red deer and otters, and millions of creepy crawlies that include tiger moths and common lizards, Lancashire’s wilder side offers up some great days out.

The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations need little introduction. Commencing in 1894, three million people now visit the greatest free light show on Earth each year, extending Blackpool’s tourism season from the end of August until early November.