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What's on this weekend – 17th – 19th July 2026
Posted on:
15 July 2026
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Dog Friendly
Lancashire is the perfect destination for a dog-friendly getaway, where four-legged friends are welcomed with open arms. With miles of scenic walking routes, from coastal paths and countryside trails to woodland walks and open moorland, there’s plenty of space for dogs to stretch their legs. Many of the county’s parks, nature reserves and beaches are ideal for exploring together, offering fresh air, beautiful views and plenty of new sights and smells to discover.
After a day of adventure, you’ll find a wide range of dog-friendly cafés, pubs and places to stay across Lancashire. Enjoy a relaxed bite to eat with your canine companion by your side or settle into cosy accommodation that caters for both you and your pet. Whether you’re planning a short break or a day out, Lancashire makes it easy to include your dog in every part of the experience.
Be Inspired
Earlier today a number of parks and green spaces all around the world have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, and over 50 of them are right here in Lancashire.
Dog Friendly
Meet Kane: Rescues Mare Sugar's New Foal scores hearts during World Cup Fever
Posted on: 30 June 2026
A newborn foal is already winning hearts at HAPPA, the Burnley-based equine welfare charity, after arriving safely to rescued mum Sugar and given the name Kane in a playful nod to England’s World Cup campaign.
Dog Friendly Businesses
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The Wolf Cafe
A countryside cafe filled with cake, coffee and comfort, nestled in the beautiful Silverdale.
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Family Friendly | Outdoors | Wet Weather
Cart Shed Tearoom at Browsholme Hall
The ancestral home of the Parker Family, Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland who have lived there since 1507.
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Luxury | Dog Friendly
Everything Retreat
Nestled in the heart of the idyllic Ribble Valley, Everything Retreat is the perfect getaway to restore and re-connect.
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Dog Friendly | TASTE
The White Bull
A traditional family pub set in the heart of Oswaldtwistle.
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Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Free
Crook O'Lune and Picnic Sites
Crook O' Lune Picnic Site is a popular and attractive spot, (Accessible Toilets) where the River Lune travels a big curve through tree-lined banks. Woodies offers tea, coffee, bacon butties, The Crook O' Lune was captured by the artist JMW Turner
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The Tropical Maze Quest at Affinity Lancashire
Dates: 21st Jul 2026 - 26th Jul 2026
Join the Tropical Maze Quest.
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Family Friendly | Free | Coastal
Summer Sunday's at Hickory's Southport
Dates: 19th Jul 2026 - 9th Aug 2026
Visit Hickory's Southport this summer for live music American cars, family fun & much more!
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Family Friendly | Free | Arts & Culture
Summer Sunday's at Hickory's Thornton
Dates: 2nd Aug 2026 - 30th Aug 2026
Visit Hickory's Thornton for Summer Sunday's, every Sunday in August from 10am 'til 2pm!
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Family Friendly | Free | Dog Friendly
The K-Pop Takeover at Affinity
Date: 31st Aug 2026
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday to immerse yourself in our AMAZING K-Pop Demon Hunters Takeover!
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Outdoors | Wet Weather | Dog Friendly
Summer Holidays at Go Ape Rivington
Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 6th Sept 2026
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Family Friendly | Groups | Dog Friendly
Summer Holidays at Go Ape Blackburn
Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 6th Sept 2026
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Dog Friendly | History & Heritage | Luxury
Two night stay, two course meal each night and breakfast.
Two night stay, two course meal, night and breakfast, plus add an extra night.
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Dog Friendly Routes & Trails
Family Friendly | Free | History & Heritage
Darwen Tower Walk 1
Duration1 hour 30 mins
Distance2 miles
On a clear day the Isle of Man and the hills of North Wales can be seen from Darwen Tower. The Tower celebrates Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and to many local people it also celebrated the freeing of Darwen Moor in the previous year.
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Free | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Brontës in Pendle
Duration3 - 4 hours
Distance4.5 Miles
Although much more associated with Yorkshire, The Brontë sisters actually spent much of their lives in Lancashire walking from the family home at Haworth across the South Pennine Moors.
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Free | History & Heritage | Outdoors
The Tolkien Trail - in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien
Duration2 hours 30 mins
Distance5.5 miles
Many areas in the UK claim to have inspired J.R.R Tolkien creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent a lot of his time at Stonyhurst College working on The Lord of the Rings during the Second World War.
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Family Friendly | Free | History & Heritage
Darwen Tower Walk 2
Duration1 hour 30 mins
Distance2 miles
This circular walk takes in some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside from Darwen Moors.
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