Lancashire Bloggin'

The Winter Gardens’ iconic Empress Ballroom has reached a significant milestone as the final two chandeliers have been winched back into place, ready to light up this year’s spectacular Dance Festival.

One thing Lancashire is well known for is its historic houses, with castles, manor houses and stately homes now open to the public as wedding venues, restaurants, museums, art galleries and more.

adidas SPZL have announced the DECADE - 10 Years of adidas SPZL Exhibition will be coming to Darwen, Lancashire from 17th - 26th May. 

The humble onion takes centre stage alongside quail, native lobster and Lake District lamb, plus a creative take on millionaire shortbread, in the latest five course tasting menu by award-winning Michelin Star chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen.

Dive into the delightfully outrageous musical UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH starring Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) as ‘Ursula’ and River Medway (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) as ‘Ariel’ from Tuesday 21 May to Saturday 25 May at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

As the 50th Preston Caribbean Carnival approaches, organisers are gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean culture like never before.

Australian superstar Jason Donovan is heading to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, this November as part of a new world tour!

The celebrated production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was loved by audiences and critics alike during its recent West End run, will embark on a major new tour of the UK & Ireland, visiting the Winter Gardens Blackpool from 29 July – 2^nd August 2025.  

There's lots of exciting events taking place this weekend, to make it easier for you to choose we have put together of some of the excting things taking place but for even more ideas and inspriation make sure to check out our events guide.

Looking to treat yourself or someone you love to afternoon tea? Lancashire has so many great options, including a number of experiences that really up the ante when it comes to making your afternoon tea extra special.