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Explore the Forest of Bowland with the New Discover Bowland app
Posted on:
7 July 2026
A brand-new way to explore the Forest of Bowland National Landscape has arrived with the launch of the Discover Bowland app
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Clitheroe and Blackpool announced as Stage Two hosts for Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026
Posted on: 18 June 2026
Clitheroe and Blackpool will host the start and finish of stage two of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, which will pass through the region on Thursday 20 August 2026.
Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks allowing you to enjoy some of the best views and vistas the county has to offer.
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
There's a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature's…
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.
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Owd Nell's at The Thatched Hamlet
A new chapter begins at Owd Nell's at The Thatched Hamlet, a much-loved Lancashire landmark set in the heart of the countryside near Preston.
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.
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Owd Nell's at The Thatched Hamlet
A new chapter begins at Owd Nell's at The Thatched Hamlet, a much-loved Lancashire landmark set in the heart of the countryside near Preston.
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
There's a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature's most wonderful wildlife.
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Thornton Hall Camping
Thornton Hall Camping on the borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire is the perfect spot for families and couples.
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Little Oakhurst
Don't settle for an ordinary getaway, indulge in the extraordinary.
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The Pub at Holland Hall Hotel
Tucked away in the beautiful grounds of Holland Hall, our Victorian pub is a hidden gem brimming with warmth, character and local charm.
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Spellbinding Wicked-Inspired Party at Leaping Lizards Play Centre
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Expect games, activities, magical moments and lots of photo opportunities as we celebrate in true Oz style.
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Family Friendly | Outdoors | Dog Friendly
The Lancashire Game and Country Festival
Dates: 12th Sept 2026 - 13th Sept 2026
Lancashire's biggest and best countryside event
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Arts & Culture
Study Visit Samplers at Gawthorpe Hall
Date: 5th Sept 2026
This study visit will give you the opportunity to examine some of the samplers from the collection.
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Summer Holidays at Go Ape Rivington
Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 6th Sept 2026
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Summer Holidays at Go Ape Blackburn
Dates: 29th Jun 2026 - 6th Sept 2026
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Eaves Hall Dream Wedding Showcase
Date: 6th Sept 2026
Loved for its elegant Georgian architecture, sweeping gardens, exclusive-use experience and light-filled interiors.
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Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Brontës in Pendle
Duration3 - 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.
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Free things to do | History & Heritage | Outdoors
The Tolkien Trail - in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien
Duration2 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.
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Lee and Cragg Quarry Mountain Biking
Distance8 miles
Lee Quarry is the first of Rossendale’s purpose built mountain bike venues.
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