Star is revealed for the Leyland Christmas light switch on!
Singer-songwriter Aston Merrygold has been announced as the special guest doing the honours of turning on Leyland’s Christmas lights for 2026.
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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Singer-songwriter Aston Merrygold has been announced as the special guest doing the honours of turning on Leyland’s Christmas lights for 2026.
Worden Park is a hidden gem, situated on the edge of Leyland.
Read MoreA hamlet of 25 colourful shepherd’s huts.
Read MoreA place where history surrounds you, where every room tells a story and where your story becomes part of its own.
Read MoreSamlesbury Hall is home to a beautiful Victorian gatehouse in the grounds which has been designed with luxury in mind.
Read MoreA medieval house and grounds, where you can enjoy intrigue, witchcraft and seven centuries of enthralling times gone by.
Read MoreSubmerge yourself in a nostalgic environment, packed with sounds, smells and sights from a bygone era.
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Date: 27th Oct 2026
A live-illustrated storytelling show for families.
Read MoreDate: 27th Oct 2026
A live-illustrated storytelling show for families.
Read MoreDate: 30th Oct 2026
Join your host for a 60-minute guided tour of the mansion under the cover of darkness. Discover our unique historic and haunted heritage as you hear tales of former (and possibly current!) inhabitants. Discover the strange legacy of ghosts and mys...
Read MoreDate: 3rd Nov 2026
Step behind the microphone and into the remarkable world of one of Lancashire's best-loved broadcasters at Samlesbury Hall for An Audience with John Gillmore. Join the legendary radio presenter for a fascinating afternoon of stories and behind-the...
Read MoreDate: 5th Nov 2026
KTB Music Lunchtime Recital Series.
Read MoreDate: 7th Nov 2026
Sing to feel good!
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
Read MoreDistance4.5 miles
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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