Blog (Latest News) - Visit Lancashire

Phase one of the completion of a new big cat facility at Blackpool Zoo is well underway following the return of their very own lion king - Khari the African lion.

Hold on tight for the ride of your life as ENSEMBLE Theatre fly into The Grand from Thursday 31 August to Sunday 3 September with their Truly Scrumptious production of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It’s a sky high hit for all the family!

A delightful stage version of one of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ most popular books for children is due to arrive at the Dukes from the 30th - 31st May 2023.

This weekend is a great opportunity to learn more about the special connection Lancashire has with the Royal Family. Whether it’s a trip to Lancaster Castle to learn more about the Duke Of Lancaster or a trip to one of Lancashire’s historic sites who have had a monarch visit in the past, there’s plenty of opportunities to learn more about the royal connection to Lancashire.

The Whalley Monthly Artisan Market is set to return to the Swan Pub Car Park on Sunday May 30th, from 10am to 4pm. 

After the success of The Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Lancashire is pleased to once again be hosting several Big Lunch events for the upcoming King’s Coronation weekend.

It’s almost time for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run.

Roll up, roll up!  There is something for everyone this May Half Term at award-winning visitor attraction Thornton Hall Country Park.

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham & Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh are delighted to announce that the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.

A new food festival for Lancaster will take place on Friday 2nd June…Around the World Food Festival will be the Dukes theatre’s first ever food festival, as they open their doors to celebrate food and tastes from around the world.