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From flowers to family fun, Chorley Flower Show returns
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24 July 2026
Think Chorley Flower Show is just for gardening enthusiasts and flower fanatics? Think again.
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Did you know that 80% of Lancashire is rural? With its rolling countryside, rugged moorland and extensive waterways, the county is a natural playground for outdoor explorers and adventure seekers alike. Whether you’re into skiing, sailing, climbing or something a little more daring, Lancashire offers plenty of opportunities to get your adrenaline pumping and experience the great outdoors.
For those who prefer to explore at a gentler pace, Lancashire is perfect for walking and cycling, with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover. Take on the iconic Pendle Hill, steeped in the легенд of the Pendle Witches, or explore the Forest of Bowland with its remote fells, wildlife, riverside trails and traditional villages. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of welcoming cafés, pubs and restaurants to refuel, and with a wide range of places to stay, it’s easy to turn your visit into a relaxing short break.
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Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival returns in 2026 to Blackpool and Hull
Posted on: 24 July 2026
The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival will be hosted at two stages of this year’s prestigious event, in Blackpool and Hull.
From live music to Alpaca walking, archaeology festivals to maize mazes, you can find it all in Lancashire this weekend!
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Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
This brand new luxury hotel set in 40 acres of private parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, within the Crow Wood resort. With spectacular views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding…
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Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
This brand new luxury hotel set in 40 acres of private parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, within the Crow Wood resort. With spectacular views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside, a beautiful ornamental lake and fabulous gardens.
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The Woodland Glade at Browsholme Hall
The Woodland Glade is an exclusive glamping site of ten luxury micro lodges, situated in the midst of natural oak and beech woodland.
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Harwes Farm Cottage
Harwes Farm Cottage sits within a network of public footpaths & bridleways in picturesque upland moorland, boasting panoramic views along with the peace & quiet found in a remote rural location.
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Luxury | Outdoors
Bowland Retreat Lodges
Bowland Retreat Lodges are a collection of beautifully built timber lodges, offering luxury self-catered accommodation in the stunning Ribble Valley.
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Family Friendly | Outdoors | Coastal
Brickhouse Farm Cottages
Family run luxurious holiday cottages, set in six beautiful acres of stunning Lancashire countryside.
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Summer Tennis Camp at Stonyhurst
Dates: 14th Jul 2026 - 31st Jul 2026
The aim is to improve existing skills and challenge your child to learn new ones, with the help of our motivated and passionate coaches.
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Family Friendly | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Fairy Experience at Becconsall Heritage Park
Date: 4th Aug 2026
A magical morning in collaboration with The Sunshine Club
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Free | Arts & Culture | Outdoors
Blackpool Air Show 2026
Date: 8th Aug 2026
Blackpool Air Show will return for 2026, with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft, performing over the iconic seafront.
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Family Friendly | Free | Outdoors
Covent Garden Style Entertainment at Preston Markets
Date: 8th Aug 2026
Bemusing magic tricks, daring escapology, and plenty of laughs.
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History & Heritage | Outdoors
Discover Lancaster Differently and save 25%
Step beyond the usual sightseeing routes and turn your day out into an adventure with Go Quest Adventures Lancaster.
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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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Bee Centre Beekeeping Experience
You will receive an introduction to honeybees and beekeeping from one of our experienced beekeepers, after which you will be able to put on one of their beekeeping suits and get 'up close and personal' with their bees.
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Family Friendly | Outdoors
Own a Pony Day
At HAPPA Own a Pony Day, children get the opportunity to own a HAPPA pony for the day, gaining valuable knowledge and an insight into what it is like to care for a pony, via hands on practical learning.
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Inch Perfect Trials
Based in the Forest of Bowland in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Inch Perfect Trials guarantees to be a brilliant day out filled with excitement!
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Groups | Outdoors
Lancaster Canal Cruises
Operating a fleet of boats and canal barges on the Lancaster Canal from a small village called Bilsborrow near Garstang. Our hire boats and hire barges are available for day hire, party hire and holiday hire.
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History & Heritage | Outdoors | Luxury
Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway
Enjoy first class service and fine dining behind one of our historic steam engines whilst journeying through the charming Lancashire countryside soaking up the picturesque panoramas as you go.
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Kingfisher Cruises
Operating on the Lancaster Canal, which runs between Preston in the south, through the stunning Lancashire countryside, to Tewitfield at its northern end.
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