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History & Heritage
Preston
Explore 900 years of Lancashire's history in one place; a place full of stories about the people, landscapes, culture and events that have shaped this historic county.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Burnley
Located in the Wharfmaster's House and Canal Toll Office at Burnley Wharf, the Visitor Centre contains displays about The Weavers' Triangle, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the cotton industry and its workers. Admission is FREE.
Museum
Helmshore
Visit a place where Lancashire’s industrial past is brought to life through a multi-sensory experience like no other. Witness our spellbinding historic machinery in action; where the noisy clicks, clunks, thumps and distinctive scents will transport…
Museum
Blackpool
Showtown is Blackpool’s brand new, side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling museum and it's due to throw open its doors on Friday 15 March 2024.
Museum
Brierfield, Nelson
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is an internationally renowned collection of global textiles located in the heart of Pennine Lancashire.
Museum
Lancaster
Lancaster Maritime Museum is housed in the Port of Lancaster Custom House and warehouse buildings dating from the second half of the 18th Century. Discover the history of the merchants and learn about Lancaster’s exciting trade industry.
Museum
Bury
The industrial heritage of the north west is brought to life before your very eyes.
Museum
Lancaster
Take a trip through time and learn about some of the pivotal moments across Lancashire Constabulary’s history.
Museum
Fleetwood
Take a trip back in time around Fleetwood – Victorian new town, holiday resort, once a thriving cargo, fishing and passenger hub. Make Fleetwood Museum your first port of call to find out how one man’s dream created a community with a fascinating…
Castle / Fort
Lancaster
Steeped in almost 1000 years of history including the trials of the Pendle Witches and the Birmingham Six, Lancaster Castle is one of the most important historic monuments in the North West. Come and visit the old cells, Shire Hall and Crown Court.
Model/Miniature Village
Blackpool
Blackpool's award winning attraction! There are 100's of creative village scenes that will spark your imagination to life as you wander around our beautiful gardens, along the walkways. Follow the quiz and don't miss any of them.
Historic House
Accrington
Haworth Art Gallery is best known for its collection of Tiffany art glass.
Historic House
Samlesbury
Throughout 2025 Samlesbury Hall will be celebrating the Hall's 700th anniversary with a whole host of special events over a 12 month programme called Samlesbury 700.
Museum
Lancaster
The Judges' Lodgings dates back nearly 400 years on a site that has been at the centre of Lancaster's history for nearly 2000 years
Historic House
Burnley
An Elizabethan Gem in industrial Lancashire, period rooms, work by Charles Barry and Pugin, nationally important Rachel Kay - Shuttleworth textile collection, National Portrait Gallery paintings, connections to English Civil War.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Burnley
This 14th century grade 1 listed hall has a rich history with many stories to tell, with grand period rooms decorated with oil paintings and sculptures covering several centuries of life at the hall which was the home of the Towneley family for over…
Historic Site
Clitheroe
The college also holds the oldest museum in the English-speaking world, which is an incredible resource for the children of Stonyhurst to learn and enjoy.
Railway
Hesketh Bank
Lancashire's only narrow gauge railway, A short 2ft operational, narrow gauge steam railway with an historic collection of locomotives.
Historic House
Preston
Built in 1325 Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior, the Hall is almost equidistant between Blackburn and Preston, yet retaining a rural feel.
Museum
Rossendale
Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall, it’s a great day out for all. A traditional and contemporary a museum, but with a modern twist.