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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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Brockholes Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Samlesbury, Preston

Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find.
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…
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.
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.
Haslam Park

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Parks & Gardens

Preston

Haslam Park is a particularly good example of a fine Victorian influenced town park, with many of the original features still in place.
The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre

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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.
Williamson Park - Ashton Memorial and Butterfly House

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Municipal Park

Lancaster

Highly commended as ‘Best Small Visitor Attraction 2008` Williamson's Park features 54 acres of parkland, a butterfly house, cafe, walks & play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District.
Blackpool Beach

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Beach

Blackpool

There’s nothing quite like a day at the seaside, and Blackpool is one of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK.
The whole family will love relaxing in the sun and enjoying an ice cream along the promenade here in Blackpool.
There is…
The Stone Jetty

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Beach

Morecambe

Long, stone jetty offering a walking path, bay vistas & bird & animal sculpture
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…
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.
Towneley Park

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Parkland/Woodland Garden

Burnley

Towneley Park is the largest and most popular park in Burnley. It has a long history as a private estate, with much of it's current landscape the result of work carried out in the late eighteenth century by Charles Towneley.
Lancashire Police Museum

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Museum

Lancaster

Take a trip through time and learn about some of the pivotal moments across Lancashire Constabulary’s history.
The Harris

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Museum

Preston

The Harris is temporarily closed for the Harris Your Place project restoration work and due to re open in September 2025.
Singing Ringing Tree - Panopticon

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Burnley

Burnley's Panopticon, 'Singing Ringing Tree', is a unique musical sculpture which overlooks Burnley from its position high above the town on Crown Point.
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.
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.
Darwen Tower

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Viewpoint

Darwen

The octagonal Jubilee Tower on Beacon Hill, overlooking the town of Darwen, was completed in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is only accessable by a series of footpaths from Darwen leading on to the West Pennine Moors
Beacon Fell Country Park

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Country Park/Nature Reserve

Preston

A Country Park with 185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Visitor Centre with cafe, picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
Stanley Park

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Municipal Park

Blackpool

Stone statues star across formal borders and frothing fountains in the show piece Italian Gardens. There are pathways galore leading to quiet corners, while bridges carry you across the lake.