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Artists chosen by local young people to celebrate equality, fight racism and make positive change will be displaying their work across Lancaster from November 27.

Visitors will be greeted by Mrs Claus and guided through Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s very own North Pole, before meeting the star of the show – Father Christmas. A truly interactive experience, the elves will ensure all children have a present to put under the tree this winter season.

Winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2020 - To perform llive this December

The Royal Variety Charity is thrilled to announce that the Royal Variety Performance 2020 will take place at the Blackpool Opera House, within the Winter Gardens complex, on Sunday 29^th November.

WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL
EMBARKS ON UK TOUR 
Opera House Blackpool
Tuesday 29 March – Saturday 02 April 2022

Just because we're in lockdown it does not mean you can't do your Christmas shopping as well as support some fab local businesses!

The hit Broadway and West End show ‘ELF – THE MUSICAL’, based on the Hollywood blockbuster movie, will bring some much-needed Christmas cheer to Blackpool this Christmas with a sleigh full of laughs and spectacle.

Let’s get #LancashireDay trending with your ‘thank yous’, virtual hugs and some Grand Lancashire Day prizes!

Amidst the fast-changing situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, we want to keep all Lancashire visitors, past, present and future, as up to date as possible.

This Halloween, Astley Hall will be home to a free spooky ghost hunt for families to enjoy until the end of November.

Two live music events streamed to where you are!

Starting on Saturday 24th October and running until 2nd November, those who book appointments to visit the Farm will also be able to join in the Halloween Hunt with Spook Stations set out across the Farm. With a gift for all completed sheets, it’s a great add on for ‘little monsters’ for just £2 per puzzle sheet.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is providing the ultimate thrill this Halloween, with a frighteningly good drive-in cinema alongside a programme of fang-tastic events and activities.

There are some fantastic prizes on offer in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty photo competition running throughout October. 

This Half Term families are invited to go on an adventure with Ugg ‘N’ Ogg and The World’s First Dogg at The Dukes Playhouse in Lancaster. 

Blackpool is lining up a brilliant assortment of family entertainment for the October half-term holidays.

With the months getting colder, it’s time for your drinks to get hotter. Longer nights call for indulgent moments, and who better to deliver the goods than Choc Amor.

Lancashire’s long and rich history is part of the county’s lasting appeal, however as with every good historic tale, it usually comes with something a little more sinister.

Enjoy 100 acres of fantastic trialing land based in the Forest of Bowland in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Inch Perfect Trials guarantees to be a brilliant day out filled with excitement!

Fearsome Craftsmen will open this Saturday running until 13 December inside the Pavilion Theatre. 

There aren’t many festivals that literally offer you something for everyone, but Gisburne Park Pop up certainly does.

Head to Lancashire for 48 hours of fun! Here's a guide of what to do.

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are inviting you to join them for the annual Open Day, but this year it’s online.

It’s Blackpool’s biggest party of the year – and for once, everyone is invited!

This Bank Holiday weekend, Astley Hall is looking forward to welcoming the public to a weekend of arts and culture for all the family.

Read the story how Hoghton Tower have redefined their offering

Sandcastle Waterpark has completely overhauled it’s admission process to ensure that social distancing can now take place throughout the Waterpark and on the slides and attractions

It’s the home of some of the World’s best Roller Coasters and a new one is now in Blackpool...

Blackpool’s world-famous circus is set re-open for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Government has published guidance for England on what people should do if they are on holiday in an area with local coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions

This week (10 - 16 August) is #ShopLocal week and we're all being encouraged to hit the high street and support our local businesses... 

It brings us great joy to be able to celebrate upcoming events in Lancashire again and the excitement in the air is uplifting.

Crafty Vintage welcomed back over 40 local independent traders over the weekend, offering everything from arts and crafts to candles and clothing.

Learn how to make your own Face Mask with Patrick Grant, a Festival of Making advocate and a part of The Big Community Sew.

On July 4^th Thornton Hall Country Park launched the UK’s first Farm Safari Drive Thru, so you can still explore their Farm in the safety of your vehicle.

This is the year of the staycation and lucky for you there's plenty of options here in the red rose county!

We don't know about you, but as lockdown seems to be lifting, we are taking time to reflect on the past few months.

To keep everyone safe, it is imperative that you ‘Know Before You Go’. So, check out our in-depth guide below around domestic travel, along with the latest government advice, so you’re in the know before you go.

As the long-anticipated day is arriving this weekend, many bars, pubs and restaurants have implemented strict guidelines which is crucial to know before you visit.

Cook along with famous Lancashire Chef Nigel Haworth.

One of our very own, Vikki Harris, has braved the camera to help you cookalong to make 2012's Bake Off winner John Whaite's, Onion Soup. 

Bake with Booths! Follow the recipe below and bake these delicious Carrot Patch Cupcakes with one of Lancashire's favourite retailers. 

Meet Cath from The Bee Centre, this Preston based initiative produces the finest pure honey that Lancashire has to offer.

Enjoy the breathtaking views and indulge yourself in the local history. Take a virtual visit to the Eagle & Child. 

Take our Lancastrian Language Quiz to see if you’re a proper Lancashire Lass or Lad!

Discover the friendly faces behind Wild Fox Gin as they answer some of your questions!

Although it might not be the way you had planned to celebrate Father’s Day this year, you can still make it a day to remember. Get creative and pack your day with lots of Lancashire fun.

Blackpool Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors back through the doors in the near future. 

There’s no better way to enjoy the summer sun than sharing a delicious picnic with friends and family. With miles of soft golden sand and luscious green countryside to explore, Lancashire is home to some of the best picnic spots in the country.

See You Soon, Safely celebrates the faces behind some of Lancashire's businesses. 

Green spaces are renowed for helping towards a better mental wellbeing, lucky for us - Lancashire is full of them!

We're no experts, but if you're struggling today - this might help. 

A selection of works from the Harris and the Courtauld Gallery in London, featuring works from the 17th century to the present day, can now be seen in an online virtual tour.

Spot On Lancashire, who bring professional performances to rural communities and library spaces all over the county, have launched a brand new digital project. 

A beautiful piece that warmed our heart, this is Paul’s Lancashire but what’s yours? Use #MyLancashire to feature.

Stay home and stay safe this Easter. We are urging you not to visit Lancashire beauty spots this weekend but instead celebrate this holiday at home.

The nation’s favourite holiday resort is urging visitors to stay home over the Easter weekend – and instead enjoy a taste of the seaside from the comfort of their living rooms.

While we are all sitting at home, wildlife is just getting on with its spring preparations.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced a string of activities allowing the public to experience the thrills and spills of the UK’s favourite amusement park from home.

We’ve pulled together some facts and fiction regarding Lancashire to see if we can fool you this April Fools Day. Challenge your family to this difficult quiz and see who comes out on top...

The coronavirus outbreak has put many businesses at risk, so here are some of the ways you can continue to support them..

Many areas of the UK claim to have inspired JRR Tolkien’s creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent much of his time at Stonyhurst College whilst he was working on Lord of The Rings during the Second World War.

John Ruskin, the Victorian artist, poet and art critic famously wrote of the Lune Valley ‘I do not know in all my own country, still less in France and Italy, a place more naturally divine.’

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering unlimited access to the park for the whole of the 2020 season for just £90. 

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.

Turn back time to the 80s this summer and get ready for a night of nostalgia with the incredible chart toppers Tony Hadley, T’pau, Doctor and the Medics and Pat Sharp.

The free ticket ballot for the 2020 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event is now open!

In celebration of the Blackpool Grand Theatre’s 125^th year, 2020 will see the launch of a brand-new loyalty membership, the ‘1894 CLUB’, aptly named after the year the theatre was built!

David Baddiel returns to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls. 

Over 30 years since Tommy Cooper's untimely passing, the appetite for his surreal slapstick, classic routines and snappy one-liners, continues to be re-discovered by old and new fans alike.

Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows anywhere in the world. Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years, appearing at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 7th February, has toured the globe extensively receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.

The Blackpool Resort Pass is back for 2020! Visitors will once again have the opportunity to make big savings on their favourite attractions whilst having fun in the UK’s most popular seaside destination.

Celebrate Chinese New Year - the Year of the Rat - at the Harris with a fantastic day of events for everyone to enjoy.

Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks allowing you to enjoy some of the best views and vistas the county has to offer.

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been officially recognised as having some of the darkest skies in England - a fact being highlighted next month with a week of special events during half-term.

The year was 1612, a turbulent time in England’s history, an era of religious persecution and superstition.

As the festivities begin, there is plenty of fun things to do in the county to get you and your family into the spirit.

Lancashire is thriving with Christmas Markets, Fairs, Light switch ons, Grottos and much more! So get stuck into the festive spirit and find out what’s on this weekend…

This weekend is busy with lots of fun and exciting things to do in the county, whether you want to get in the Halloween spirit, spend time with the kids or enjoy an evening of film, we have you covered.

Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s hair-raising horror story, spooky dystopian thriller The Body Snatcher steals its way onto The Dukes’ stage this November. 

Merging mystery, morality and music, including live performances of songs by David Bowie and The Clash, and shot through with humour, this entertaining new adaptation from theatre company Thunder Road brings Stevenson’s Burke-and-Hare-inspired tale into the 21st century.

Enjoy all of your favourite rides from morning until nightfall as Late Night Riding returns at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 

Home to £16.25 million ICON, the UK’s most ride intensive theme park is offering adrenaline junkies the chance to enjoy its 10 thrilling rollercoasters after dark. 

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

Britain’s best-loved bear has been given the ultimate accolade – pride of place on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile.

Lancashire is the perfect place for an adventure. Explore the wilderness, fly through the trees, learn to ride a bike, or go bug hunting, the possibilities are endless. Keep the kids active, have fun and make lots of great memories.

Lancashire is the perfect place to tick some things off your Bucket (and Spade) list. We have put together just some of the experiences and hidden gems waiting for you to discover.

As the days get shorter and the leaves begin to fall, Lancashire comes to life with an array of events set to light up the darker autumn skies. 

You only have to spend a day in the beautiful county of Lancashire to understand why it has been the inspiration for so many literary greats. 

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

Looking for something to do this weekend. Here in Lancashire it's another busy weekend full of world famous and award-winning events.

It’s here, August bank holiday weekend is here. Keep calm and have lots of fun.

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

Pyrotechnic teams from all over the world will go head-to-head in the annual World Fireworks Championship Blackpool this September.

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

Let us help you plan for another fun and exciting weekend here in Lancashire. With lots of great events you will be left spoilt for choice.

The summer holidays are here - yeah! And we have a great weekend full of events to help you celebrate.

Blackpool’s beautiful Grade II* listed Grand Theatre attracts the best in award-winning touring companies, including The National Theatre, English Touring Theatre, UK Productions, Opera and Ballet International and the Russian State Ballet. But here's 10 things you might not know about 'Blackpool's hidden gem'.

The summer holidays are here - yeah! And we have a great weekend full of events to help you celebrate.

Here’s a few of the fantastic things going on this weekend in Lancashire -  13 - 14 July 2019.

Here’s a few of the fantastic things going on this weekend in Lancashire.