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.
The full line-up of guest speakers has now been announced for Lancashire’s North West Bird Watching Festival, taking place at WWT Martin Mere on 17 and 18 October 2026.
Gisburn Forest is inviting families to enjoy a spellbinding Room on the Broom adventure this Halloween, with a special seasonal activity added to the trail throughout October.
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.
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 MoreThe ancestral home of the Parker Family, Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland who have lived there since 1507.
Read MoreBeautiful eco friendly cottage with hot-tub and sea views.
Read MoreA place to learn about food, farming and the environment.
Read MoreFamily run luxurious holiday cottages, set in six beautiful acres of stunning Lancashire countryside.
Read MoreLuxury, adults only shepherd hut with hot tub in the Ribble Valley.
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Date: 25th Oct 2026
Come and join us at Brockholes this half term as we look for Halloween Critters on this family friendly walk.The walk is at a gentle pace with lots of stopping to look for bugs and spiders!Route suitable for Prams.
Read MoreDate: 21st Oct 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating tour of Brockholes looking for signs of Autumn.The walk is at a gentle pace, with lots of stopping to look at points of interest and watch the wildlife.Pre booking is required....
Read MoreDate: 4th Dec 2026
Join us on this gentle winter walk as we take you through the ages looking at the traditions that became the modern Christmas we celebrate today.Learn about how the Roman festival of Saturnalia and the Norse celebration of Yule were ob...
Read MoreDates: 12th Sept 2026 - 13th Sept 2026
Lancashire's biggest and best countryside event
Read MoreDate: 8th Dec 2026
Join our Guided Walk Leaders for a fascinating tour of Brockholes in the winter.The walk is at a gentle pace, with lots of stopping to look at points of interest and watch the wildlife.Pre booking is required. Please note t...
Read MoreDate: 21st Oct 2026
Welcoming Walks last around an hour (sometimes a little longer), with the emphasis firmly on a relaxed atmosphere, fresh air and fantastic surroundings, rather than distance!
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 MoreRe-connect with nature and restore wellbeing.
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.
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