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Free Days Out

If you’re on a hunt for a budget-friendly day out, why not plan a visit to Lancashire? We’ve put together a range of free things to do, perfect for those days when you are looking for something to do without costing you the earth.

With acres of quaint countryside to be explored, bustling market towns, historic houses, and art galleries, most of which have free admission, there is something to keep everyone smiling. As well as the many free walking and cycling routes waiting to be explored.

Although we have tried our best to ensure that they are free, we would like to remind you that small charges for things like parking may still apply.

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Fairy Glen

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Forest Area / Park

Wigan

Nestled on the side of Parbold Hill, is a beautiful woodland walk called 'Fairy Glen'. Stroll through this enchanted forest and discover plenty of cliff edges and spectacular waterfalls. Parking is located just outside of the park and there are…
Scott Park - Burnley

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Parkland/Woodland Garden

Burnley

Scott Park has a beautiful Victorian bandstand, woodland walks bowling greens and an excellent play area for children including a giant draughts board.
RSPB Fairhaven Lake

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Wildlife & Bird Watching

Lytham St Annes

Providing information about the lake’s heritage as well as the local wildlife.
Avenham & Miller Parks

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Parkland/Woodland Garden

Preston

The Grade II* parks, a 5 minute walk from the city centre, boasts many fine features, from the Swiss Chalet and beautiful Japanese Garden to a fountain centre piece and Italianate terrace. Stroll along the riverbank before enjoying lunch at the cafe.
Atom - Panopticon

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Colne

Pendle's Panopticon, 'Atom', rests on the hillside above Wycoller village in Wycoller Country Park.
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

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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.
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Rufford

Take a break from your busy life and step into the wonderful surroundings of Mere Sands Wood.
Clitheroe Castle Museum

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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.
Great Promenade Show

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

BLACKPOOL

The Great Promenade Show consists of ten pieces of artwork along Blackpool Promenade from South Pier heading south. It is generally thought of as an outdoor art gallery reflecting Blackpool’s history and character, with the works commissioned from…
Preston Guild Wheel

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Cycle Route

Preston

The Preston Guild Wheel is a 21 mile "Greenway" that encircles the city of Preston, linking the city to the countryside. The Guild Wheel route makes the most of the different landscapes that surround the city
Halo - Panopticon

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Viewpoint

Rossendale

Rossendale's Panopticon, 'Halo', is an 18m-diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod five metres above the ground.
The Stone Jetty

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Beach

Morecambe

Long, stone jetty offering a walking path, bay vistas & bird & animal sculpture
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs

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Outdoor Pursuits

Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs offer wheelchair users the chance to enjoy the fabulous Fleetwood coastline.
Centre of the British Isles

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Natural Feature

CLITHEROE

Dunsop Bridge has been officially declared by the Ordnance Survey as the nearest village to the exact centre of the British Isles.
Healey Dell Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Rochdale

At Healey Dell the River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands through thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls. A beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology.
Rivington Pike

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Viewpoint

Rivington Pike is one of the north of England's best viewpoints. The historic tower is reputed to date as far back as far as 1138 and boasts breath-taking views of Rivington and beyond.
Happy Mount Park

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Municipal Park

Bare, Morecambe

Originally created in the 1920s, Happy Mount Park was and is still very popular today. Woodland walks, Japanese Garden, putting and bowling, a children’s Splashpark and play areas, miniature railway, crazy golf, swing boats and more
Peter Scott Gallery

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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…
Lancaster City Museum

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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.
Gisburn Forest

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Forest Area / Park

Gisburn

All year round, Gisburn Forest offers different experiences for different people. Explore on foot, on horseback or by bike. Find popular trails and quiet glades or explore this accredited Dark Sky Discovery Site after dark.