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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
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Springbank Manor
A majestic Victorian manor house lovingly transformed into a traditional country house hotel.
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History & Heritage | Dog Friendly | TASTE
Holland Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
All you need is love, Holland Hall will take care of the rest.
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History & Heritage | TASTE | Dog Friendly
The Sun Hotel & Bar
One of Lancaster’s favourite spots for food and drink.
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Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Free
Rivington Country Park
Venue for the 2002 Commonwealth Games Outdoor Cycling events. With its rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs and woodland Rivington is Chorley mini Lake District, with a natural beauty to rival the real thing.
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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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Outdoors | Dog Friendly
The Rookery
A unique grass roofed dwelling, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in East Lancashire.
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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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Family Friendly | Outdoors | Dog Friendly
Blackpool's Biggest Maize Maze at Ridgeway Farm
Dates: 18th Jul 2026 - 1st Sept 2026
Home to Blackpool's biggest maize maze, and meet the friendly farm animals.
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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 | Family Friendly | Free
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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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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