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Top places to see a sunset on the Lancashire coast
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30 October 2026
With the sun now setting earlier and the crisp autumn weather arriving, it is the perfect time to experience some of Lancashire's spectacular sunsets.
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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.
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Families across Fylde can start counting down to another spectacular weekend on the sand, as the award-winning St Annes International Kite Festival returns from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September 2027.
Preston’s city centre will be celebrating Christmas in style this year, with a packed programme of festive experiences that will bring Christmas magic to the city’s cultural Harris Quarter.
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Wallace & Gromit statues
Earlier this year a bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw was unveiled as part of the grand opening for Animate Preston. Located close to the statue of his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit, which opened in September 2021
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Comedy Carpet Blackpool
The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
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Coastal | Free things to do | History & Heritage
Blackpool Central Pier
The heart of the Blackpool coastline.
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Oswaldtwistle Mills Home & Lifestyle Centre
Oswaldtwistle Mills is dedicated to providing exceptional service and a memorable visit.
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Ormskirk Market
Ormskirk Market is renowned for being one of the UK's oldest and most traditional outdoor markets. Granted a Royal Charter in 1286 by King Edward I, this popular and well-loved market has been held in Ormskirk ever since.
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Monster Ball
Dates: 30th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
Enjoy free family theatre in Wyre this October Half Term.
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Family Friendly | Free things to do | Outdoors
Light up Astley
Date: 6th Nov 2026
A free event in Astley Park with bonfire, fireworks, lights, entertainment and more.
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Family Friendly | Free things to do | History & Heritage
The Cottage by Candlelight
Date: 6th Nov 2026
A magical evening experience.
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Family Friendly | Free things to do | Arts & Culture
Light Up Lancaster
Dates: 5th Nov 2026 - 7th Nov 2026
Over three magical evenings, Lancaster’s streets, landmarks and public spaces will be filled with spectacular artworks and unexpected sights for visitors of all ages.
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Ey Up Maiden: Iron Maiden Tribute
Date: 7th Nov 2026
Yorkshire Iron Maiden tribute Ey Up Maiden play a free night of classic heavy metal in Lancaster.
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Seacadets Fleetwood Christmas Market
Date: 7th Nov 2026
Christmas gift ideas, family photoshoot, cakes, wreaths and more.
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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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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 things to do | 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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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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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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