Arts & Culture
Award-winning Rossendale Pride Festival returns
Posted on:
25 June 2026
Award-Winning Rossendale Pride Festival Returns This July with an Incredible Lineup and Community Support Network
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If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly day out, Lancashire is the perfect place to explore. We’ve brought together a range of free things to do, ideal for those moments when you’re looking to get out and about without spending a fortune. From acres of beautiful countryside and scenic walking and cycling routes to bustling market towns, historic houses and art galleries – many with free admission – there’s plenty to discover for all ages. With so much to see and do, enjoying Lancashire doesn’t have to cost a thing.
While every effort has been made to include free experiences, please note that small charges, such as parking, may still apply in some locations.
Be Inspired
Independent makers, street food and live music draw the crowds, with the monthly market leading a wave of investment and excitement across the village
Arts & Culture
Whalley Artisan Market celebrates Craft, Culture and community in full bloom
Posted on: 3 June 2026
Whalley village was transformed last Sunday as the Artisan Market returned with a lively display of imagination, skill and local connection at its core.
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World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more…
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Family Friendly | Coastal | Free
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more about the work of the charity.
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Groups | Family Friendly | Free
Fleetwood Market
Fleetwood Market is nestled in the charming coastal town of Fleetwood in Lancashire, this market boasts a rich history and has grown into a vibrant space that mirrors the town's character.
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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
At Healey Dell the River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands through thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls. A beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology.
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage | Free
Colourfields - Panopticon
Blackburn's Panopticon, Colourfields, is a dramatic transformation of the former cannon battery in Blackburn's Corporation Park.
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Groups | Coastal | Free
Stanley Park
Stone statues star across formal borders and frothing fountains in the show piece Italian Gardens. There are pathways galore leading to quiet corners, while bridges carry you across the lake.
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Make a Star Mask - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 22nd Aug 2026
Let your creativity shine at this family workshop, where youll design and create your very own star masks inspired by the whimsy and wonder of the circus.Using a mix of colourful materials, sparkling details, and imaginative designs, y...
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Mini Makers: Circus Crafts - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 1st Aug 2026
Roll up roll up for Mini Makers, Circus Crafts! In this session you'll be creating lots of crafts inspired by the circus, hats, masks and big top tents all for the fun fair!Supported by Rossendale Community Fund
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Circus Fun with Felting - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 8th Aug 2026
Step right up for a colourful and creative Family Felting Workshop inspired by the magic of the circus!Perfect for all ages, this hands-on session invites families to explore the art of felting while creating their own circus-themed ch...
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Circus Skills with Sarah - The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 15th Aug 2026
Roll up, roll up, the circus is coming to town!Join Circus with Sarah and step into magic with our lively, family friendly workshop bursting with excitement, and plenty of chances to shine. Perfect for children, grown-ups, and everyone...
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Friends of the Harris: Monthly Member Meet-up - The Harris
Date: 10th Jul 2026
A chance to meet like-minded people and catch-up over a cuppa in our beautiful Grade I Listed building. We’ll be meeting at 2pm for an hour at The Harris Cafe.
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Theatre Tours - Lancaster Grand Theatre
Date: 18th Jul 2026
243 years of history in the Gem of the Northwest for the taking!You are invited to take a guided tour of the third oldest continually operating theatre in England. Originally built in 1782 during the reign of George III and rebuilt in...
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Free | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Morecambe, Lancaster and the surrounding areas
DurationThree Days
A fantastic three-day road trip to explore north Lancashire and some of the filming locations found there.
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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 | Outdoors
Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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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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