Lancashire Bloggin'

August is here, and with it the start of a new weekend full of great things to do and see in Lancashire. From fantastical theatre to historic railways and nature inspired activities, you can find some much in the county this weekend. 

As there are so many great events to choose from, we thought we'd help by pulling together our top events to inspire you.

The Blackpool Tower and Madame Tussauds have today entered into local management, in what is being described as a historic and transformative moment for the UK’s most iconic seaside resort.

 

Oswaldtwistle Mills is proud to announce its debut as an official venue at Ossyfest 2025, the popular local music event weekend that raises great funds for charity. Saturday 9^th August will see a dedicated venue area inside Oswaldtwistle Mills for the very first time.

Searching for sharks in Morecambe Bay has helped volunteers to make waves by winning a national award.

Tickets for one of East Lancashire's most popular festival campsites are selling fast, as music fans from across the country, and beyond, prepare to descend on Colne for the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, running from 22^nd to 24^th August.

Hop to it and book your seats now for Blackpool Grand Theatre’s Summer Youth Production of The Wind in The Willows.

1 & 2nd August:              The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as the..

Stormzy is hitting the road – in wax form – as Madame Tussauds brings the figure of this British icon to its world-famous Blackpool location for a limited time only.

Get ready to rock out All Day and All of The Night to the raw energy, passion and timeless sound of The Kinks as the cast is announced for the multi-award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 28 April to Saturday 2 May 2026.