Plan your Lancashire Staycation
This is the year of the staycation and lucky for you there's plenty of options here in the red rose county! Take a look at some of the options
South Ribble brings together a mix of heritage, green spaces and well-known attractions, with towns like Leyland and Penwortham at its heart. One of the area’s most recognisable landmarks is Samlesbury Hall, a striking black-and-white Tudor building with centuries of history, alongside a lively programme of events throughout the year. In Leyland, the British Commercial Vehicle Museum highlights long-standing links to transport and engineering, with an extensive collection of vehicles that is definitely worth checking out.
Open space is easy to find, with Worden Park offering landscaped gardens, play areas and regular activities, while Cuerden Valley Park provides woodland trails and quieter spots to spend time outdoors. The River Ribble runs nearby too, creating scenic routes for walking and cycling, with plenty of opportunities to pause along the way and take in the surroundings
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This is the year of the staycation and lucky for you there's plenty of options here in the red rose county! Take a look at some of the options
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
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Samlesbury Hall is home to a beautiful Victorian gatehouse in the grounds which has been designed with luxury in mind.
Read MoreLocated opposite British Aerospace, Samlesbury, offers a choice of menus throughout the week.
Read MoreLeyland has been a thriving market since the 18th Century offering a variety of stalls for you to browse. Including: Clothing, Butchers, Fish Mongers, Plants and flowers, Cards, Hairdressers, Cakes and confectionary and much more!
Read MoreWorden Park is a hidden gem, situated on the edge of Leyland.
Read MoreAn elegant atmosphere with original plaster mouldings on the ceiling and an ornate fireplace, which reflects the history of this fine house.
Read MoreBuilt in 1325, Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior.
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Date: 15th Jul 2026
Join your host for a 60-minute guided history tour of the mansion including rooms which are usually closed to the public. Your tour includes The Great Hall, Parlour, Entrance Hall, Chapel, Attics and Cellars.
Read MoreDate: 1st Aug 2026
Step back in time and experience life as it was in the 1470s at our Living History Weekend, featuring the brilliant Sir John Saville’s Household! Over two action-packed days, Samlesbury Hall will be transformed into a bustling late Medieval scene...
Read MoreDate: 27th Aug 2026
The Quantum Theatre Co bring Peter Rabbit and his friends to life on the lawns of Worden Hall.
Read MoreDate: 29th Aug 2026
Wire wrapped jewellery dates back to 1446 BC found in ancient Egyptian pharaohs' tombs and pyramids.
Read MoreDates: 4th Sept 2026 - 5th Sept 2026
For the first time in history, Samlesbury Hall is inviting the public to take part in a unique ghost hunting adventure like no other.Like psychical researcher Hereward Carrington, spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and spirit seeker C...
Read MoreDate: 11th Sept 2026
Step back in time to the 16th century, where secrecy, deception, and survival intertwine in a high-stakes game of social deduction, interactive drama and historic quest. Welcome to The inTrUDORS - a gripping immersive experience set within the atm...
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
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Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Take a walk round Worden Park's formal gardens, visit the 1892 conservatory, and get lost in its famous maze
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A very pleasing walk through lowland Lancashire on the extreme western edge of South Ribble.
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