Blog (Latest News) - Visit Lancashire

The Baton of Hope UK tour 2025 was officially launched in Blackpool today (Thursday 19 June) on the town’s iconic Promenade in front of the world famous Tower – with the powerful and poignant announcement that the national tour will begin right here in Blackpool on Monday 1 September!

A dream will come true in Lancaster next week when a new ground-breaking trading card game is launched

The much-loved Café at Walterz in Staining has undergone a truly tasty transformation - unveiling exciting new menus and a vibrant new outlook thanks to the arrival of homegrown culinary talent, Chef Nathan Shaw.

Wyre Council, in partnership with the Wyre Rivers Trust and Lancashire County Council, is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Gateway to the Wyre Estuary Project.

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! embarks on a new UK tour visiting the Winter Gardens Blackpool from 28 April –3 May 2026

A family fun day bringing Pendle’s diverse communities together is taking place on Saturday 28th June in Nelson, Lancashire.

Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the full casting for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON.

SEA LIFE Blackpool invites visitors to experience the wonders of the ocean with smaller crowds and bigger savings, offering a huge 40% off midweek tickets for a limited time.

More Music will host the Three Degrees Festival on Saturday 5 July from 12pm-5pm, a vibrant free community festival featuring live music, art and creative workshops for all ages and abilities, all themed around climate change and the positive actions communities can take to make a difference.