Lancashire Bloggin'

People across Chorley are invited to take part in the town’s tributes to remember those who lost their lives serving their country with 2018 having added significance as it marks 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Everyone is welcome to Amazing Accrington, with a whole weekend of events planned to open the new Town Square on 10th November and to take part in ‘Battle’s Over, a Nation’s Tribute’ on 11th November, commemorating the centenary of the end of World War One.

Here’s a few of the fantastic things going on this weekend in Lancashire.

Christopher William Shankly Carline the Grandson of the legendary Liverpool FC football manager and former Preston North End player Bill Shankly OBE has today revealed the name of the themed restaurant for the £15M Shankly Hotel Preston which is due to open in June next year.

A special exhibition to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War recently opened at The Fusilier Museum, Bury.

So much to do, so much to see and so much to enjoy! Blackpool features world-class attractions from a theme park to an aquarium, stunning beaches to the Blackpool Illuminations, a waterpark to a zoo, wax figure celebrity look-a-likes and the unforgettable Blackpool Tower.

Autumn is a fantastic time to get out and see the changing colours of the leaves in Fylde. Take a bracing walk through the extensive grounds of Lytham Hall or explore rural Fylde’s villages and countryside on two feet, two wheels or four hooves via the extensive network of footpaths and bridleways.

Offering some of the best coastal and rural views in Lancashire, Wyre is the perfect place for a relaxing short break.

Nestled between the beautiful hills of the South Pennines, Rawtenstall is the perfect location to take in the natural country setting and enjoy the peaceful ambience of the coffee shops, markets and microbreweries dotted around the historic cobbled high street.

A visit to Lancashire offers the opportunity to learn something new. Discover a new talent or re-ignite an old with hands on experiences and courses, or simply view Lancashire from another angle by foot, canal boat or steam train.