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Can you believe it's almost the weekend again! It's set to be a super exciting weekend in Lancashire with the return of the iconic Blackpool Illuminations and the fantastic St Annes International Kite Festival.

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime is back at Blackpool Grand Theatre this December with the magical tale of Beauty and The Beast and it’s set to be Bigger, Bolder and Brighter than ever before with social media and stage sensation Kitty Harris just announced as the Belle of the ball!

The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies and took centre stage to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor.

Want to tee-off but haven’t a clue how to begin? Keen golfer but want to get the next generation involved? Then Lancashire has just the place for you. Southport Golf Academy sits within the boundaries of West Lancashire and is the official home of the Lancashire County Golf Development Centre.  

Guests can look forward to the anticipated return of Sunset Screenings, the Dukes’ premier outdoor cinema experience. 

The long weekend is here, and it you are ready to fill it with fun, Lancashire is the place to be! Where else will you find soapbox challenges, gravy wrestling and a nationwide celebration of Rhythm and Blues? Not to mention all the other great events happening around the county.  

Pleasure Beach Resort is offering guests the option to watch the evening performance of Hot Ice for free, so long as they have an eTicket to the park.

Colne is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors as the award-winning Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival returns this weekend, bringing with it a wave of live music, community celebration and vibrant entertainment.

 

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in three categories at the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.

WWT Martin Mere, based near Southport, is excited to announce the opening of its new interactive outdoor experience, a new wet meadow habitat with self-guided bug hunting.