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.
Whalley village was transformed last Sunday as the Artisan Market returned with a lively display of imagination, skill and local connection at its core.
With more people taking to the roads for a family roadtrip this summer, we're giving you the best spots to go to if you need to take a break off the M6 motorway
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 MoreNewly renovated cottage bungalow, offering modern and stylish facilities in a comfortable and relaxing, calm and peaceful countryside environment. Located within easy reach of Lancaster, Garstang, Morecambe and only 5 mins from the J33 on the M6 motorway and from Lancaster University.
Read MoreThese attractive structures in an array of pastel colours offers visitors a unique and exciting addition to their holiday experience.
Read MoreThe giant mirror ball on the promenade of Blackpool's South Shore is illuminated at night with a colour changing light show.
Read MoreSituated on the enchanting Pendle hillside in over four acres of magnificent terraced gardens, the Higher Trapp Country House Hotel offers a relaxing and tranquil place to stay during your short break in the Ribble Valley.
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Dates: 10th Jul 2026 - 16th Aug 2026
Outdoor theatre events.
Read MoreDates: 20th Jun 2026 - 21st Jun 2026
Over 20 gorgeous private gardens open over the weekend, decorated churches, plant stalls, delicious homemade refreshments, glorious countryside.
Read MoreDate: 27th Jun 2026
The Hospice's hugely popular annual Moonlight and Memories Walk, which in previous years has attracted over 800 participants. Could this be the year to break that record?
Read MoreDate: 19th Jul 2026
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 MoreOne of the longest established parachute training centres in the UK. Facilities and training for both first time jumpers and experienced skydiver.
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.
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