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31 July 2026
Nothing beats those summer nights, when you have finally gotten the chance to sit down, put your feet up and catch that final bit of sunshine.
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.
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From live music to Alpaca walking, archaeology festivals to maize mazes, you can find it all in Lancashire this weekend!
Dog Friendly Businesses
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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Outdoors | Dog Friendly | TASTE
Shireburn Arms
A 17th Century hostelry offering stunning views, beautiful accommodation and locally produced food.
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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 | Family Friendly | Free things to do
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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Family Friendly | Outdoors | Dog Friendly
The Lancashire Game and Country Festival
Dates: 12th Sept 2026 - 13th Sept 2026
Lancashire's biggest and best countryside event
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Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Free things to do
Garstang Short Walk
Date: 7th Sept 2026
Join our volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed stroll along the footpaths and tracks of Garstang’s charming countryside and historic Market Town.
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Free things to do | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
The Vintage and Performance Car show
Date: 12th Sept 2026
Get ready to rev your engines as registration opens for Burnley’s annual auto event.
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Dog Friendly | Luxury | Family Friendly
Grimsargh Farmers Market
Date: 19th Sept 2026
Grimsargh Farmers Market
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Groups | Dog Friendly | Wet Weather
Adults-only sessions at Go Ape Rivington
Dates: 2nd Jul 2026 - 25th Sept 2026
Kids go home. Adults Go Ape.
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Free things to do | History & Heritage | Dog Friendly
The Victoria's Real Ale Festival
Dates: 7th Oct 2026 - 11th Oct 2026
Five days celebrating British ales, food and live music.
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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 things to do | 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 things to do | 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 things to do | 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 things to do | 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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