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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.
Blackpool will burst into colour this weekend as the first heat of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool lights up the skies above the seafront.
Blackpool is counting down to its biggest night of the year as the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On returns on Friday 4 September.
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…
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.
Read MoreViews of the Lakeland Hills, Fylde Coast, Yorkshire Dales and breathtaking views of the stunningly diverse landscape of Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley. A square stone built tower designated as Queen Victoria's Jubilee commemorative tower.
Read MoreA medieval house and grounds, where you can enjoy intrigue, witchcraft and seven centuries of enthralling times gone by.
Read MoreOswaldtwistle Mills is dedicated to providing exceptional service and a memorable visit.
Read MoreA free festival of contemporary art, commissioning artists and designers from all over the world to make work inspired by the context and legacy of the textile industry.
Read MorePanopticons is the name of a unique series of 21st-century landmarks being erected across East Lancashire, from Blackburn to Pendle, with funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency and the Lancashire Economic Partnership.
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Dates: 18th Jul 2026 - 19th Jul 2026
Local residents are invited to discover a new sport and get active at Fulwood Leisure Centre
Read MoreDate: 8th Sept 2026
Explore this award-winning wedding venue at one of the monthly open days.
Read MoreDate: 12th Sept 2026
Get ready to rev your engines as registration opens for Burnley’s annual auto event.
Read MoreDate: 12th Sept 2026
Free food festival with celebrity chefs, live demos, stalls and family fun in Nelson.
Read MoreDate: 13th Sept 2026
An unforgettable setting full of character.
Read MoreDurationThree Days
A fantastic three-day road trip to explore north Lancashire and some of the filming locations found there.
Read MoreDuration1 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.
Read MoreDistance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
Read MoreDuration3 - 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.
Read MoreDuration2 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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