Welcome to Lancashire, a county of contrasting landscapes from its rolling hills to windswept mooes diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 Km2 of England’s North West - Lancashire is the county #WhereLifeFeelsGood .
From the unique and wildlife rich Morecambe Bay in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plains around Ormskirk and the Ribble Estuary; and from the world famous seaside town of Blackpool with its iconic Tower in the west to the undulating fells and moorland of the Forest of Bowland and Pennines in the east, visitors to Lancashire are truly spoilt! Thornton Cleveleys in Wyre is home to Lancashire’s only windmill, Marsh Mill, where you can see the sails turn and machinery move on special event Days. Marsh Mill Windmill is Grade II* and was built in 1796 .
Our Explore section will introduce you to the different areas of Lancashire including; the historic city of Lancaster, home to the Queen’s only castle in the north and the UK’s biggest walkabout theatre; The food fantastical Ribble Valley; the modern city of Preston with its historical origins; and the rich countryside and cultural activities around the Pennine towns of Burnley, Blackburn and Colne.
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Lancashire is easily reached from all over the UK and is well served by international airports, ferry ports and main line rail - you’re just over two hours from London on the West Coast Line with stops in the cities of Preston, Lancaster and Blackpool.
