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.
Darwen Festival of Fun Returns for Sixth Year with Free Family Day of Live Entertainment, Markets and Street Food Darwen Market Square to host a full day of performances, workshops, artisan stalls on 29th August 2026
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Earlier today a number of parks and green spaces all around the world have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, and over 50 of them are right here in Lancashire.
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…
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.
Read MoreAward winning, pet friendly, self catering farmhouse accommodation sleeping up to twelve guests.
Read MoreAn exclusive and romantic holiday park, set within the heart of the Grade I listed Gisburne Estate, a rolling 1,000-acre private estate.
Read MoreNestling in the bird watchers' & walkers' paradise of the Forest of Bowland & its rolling fells, Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat 16th Century Pennine Longhouse has been sensitively converted to include three luxury self-catering cottages - ideal for 2 to 22 guests wanting a special celebration, or just to chill out.
Read MoreHarwes 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. This 1 bed ground floor cottage sleeps up to 5 guests & is bookable online.
Read MoreChestnut Lodge is a traditional log cabin. It is situated on a working farm overlooking open fields.
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Date: 4th Sept 2026
The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
Read MoreDate: 25th Jul 2026
Off the Ground Theatre bring one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, Twelfth Night, to Gawthorpe Hall.
Read MoreDate: 26th Jul 2026
Step back into the spirit if the 1940s
Read MoreDate: 26th Jul 2026
Explore the rose, kitchen and cutting gardens, formal beds and herbaceous borders of the gardens with Pendle Hill as their stunning backdrop.
Read MoreDates: 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.
Read MoreStep beyond the usual sightseeing routes and turn your day out into an adventure with Go Quest Adventures Lancaster.
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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreBased in the Forest of Bowland in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Inch Perfect Trials guarantees to be a brilliant day out filled with excitement!
Read MoreOperating 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.
Read MoreEnjoy 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.
Read MoreOperating 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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