Number of results: 45
, currently showing 1 to 20.
Historic House
Astley Village, Chorley
One of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, Astley Hall, located in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park, offers a fascinating look into over 400 years of history and the lives of the families who once called it home. Visitors…
Family Days Out
Blackpool
Showtown is Blackpool’s brand new, side-tickling, eye-popping, toe-tapping, mind-boggling family attraction.
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.
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.
Museum
Bury
The industrial heritage of the north west is brought to life before your very eyes.
Museum
Lancaster
Discover more about Lancaster's past from the Romans to the present day and trace the pedigree of Lancaster's regiment from 1680 onwards at the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum.
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.
Museum
Preston
The Harris is temporarily closed for the Harris Your Place project restoration work and due to re open in September 2025.
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.
Museum
Lancaster
Welcome to 15 Castle Hill, the home of Richard and Ann Thompson.
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…
Castle / Fort
Clitheroe
This historic landmark, in the heart of Ribble Valley provides a stunning vantage point. Intriguing galleries take you through 350 million years of history and geology of the local area.
Railway
Hesketh Bank
Lancashire's only narrow gauge railway, A short 2ft operational, narrow gauge steam railway with an historic collection of locomotives.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Nelson
The Pendle Heritage Centre is open daily and includes a Garden Tearoom, 18th Century Walled Garden, Cruck Frame Barn, a Parlour shop, Tourist Information Centre, Pendle Arts Gallery and a Conference Centre.
Historic House
Accrington
Haworth Art Gallery is best known for its collection of Tiffany art glass.
Gallery
Lancaster
Lancaster’s Peter Scott Gallery presents a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and associated talks. The gallery art collection includes Japanese and Chinese art, antiquities, works by twentieth century British artists and prints by…
Museum
Burnley
Queen Street Mill is Grade 1 listed and the last surviving 19th Century steam powered weaving mill in the world.
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…
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…
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.