Lancashire Landmarks

Standing tall on Lytham Green, overlooking the Irish Sea, Lytham Windmill is not only a beautiful landmark but a museum for people to find out more about the history of the area and a tale of rebirth. The original windmill was ravaged in a fire in 1919 but was lovingly restored by Fylde Borough Council and the Lytham Heritage Group. The Museum isn't open during the winter months, but Lytham Green, the nearby Lowther Gardens and the town's picturesque streets and boutique shops allow for a lovely day out too!

Up the road in Cleveleys a great bit more of the Lancashire coast can be taken in while you follow the Mythic Coast Trail. This trail features a series of great sculptures and even has its own AI App to bring the story of the Mythic Coast to life, accessible all year round. Beware of the Ogre, who may or may not be resting in the sea depending on the tide. And don't forget to stop on the promenade to strike a pose like Andor from the Star Wars universe!

Be sure to stop by Williamson Park, a 54-acre green space with nature reserve and home to the iconic Ashton Memorial, one of Lancashire's most prominent landmarks. Did you know this is one of the UK’s biggest monuments to love and has earned itself the title of the Taj Mahal of the north because of this.  The park offers fantastic walking routes, play areas and a spot to take in the beauty of the Lancashire and Morecambe Bay scenery. 

From Lancaster and Morecambe, you can head inland and enjoy the most picturesque scenery as you drive through the Trough of Bowland towards Clitheroe. This road route takes you through the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and is completely unspoilt, offering one of the most peaceful roads you can drive down. Selfie spots include Jubilee Tower, Hareden Brook, Dunsop Bridge and Waddington Fell.

While you may not want to climb Pendle Hill on a November Day, you will be shocked at how many different places you will be able to spot it from! The hill is the epitome of mystery due to the folklore of the area and its connection to the Pendle Witches who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612. The Pendle Sculpture trail is a great route for those not wanting to take on the behemoth hill too.

Another of the four panopticons, this one is best saved for earlier nights as it glows and becomes a true sight to behold in the dark. Sitting above the towns of Haslingden and Rawtenstall the 18m-diameter steel lattice structure is supported on a tripod five metres above the ground, meaning it could very easily be mistaken for a UFO and can be reached by foot from both towns.

Constructed on the moors overlooking Darwen to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria whilst also celebrating public access to the moor in 1898, this landmark is one of the most visible buildings on the journey into and out of East Lancashire when travelling the M65. Heading up to the tower is a moderate walk from Darwen town centre and by taking the journey up the hill, you are rewarded with some breathtaking views across Lancashire and beyond.

Another stunning viewpoint is Rivington Pike on the moors of Rivington, which is complimented by the incredible grounds of Rivington Terraced Gardens; the UK's most enchanted lost garden. This is a magical place that offers some of the most picture-perfect spots.

Appropriately named; the Fairy Glen is like something straight out of a fairy tale. This beautiful glen brings imagination alive as you wander the trail and think about the magic that takes place when night falls. Stop by the waterfall to snap an Instagram worth pic!