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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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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.
The Stone Jetty

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Beach

Morecambe

Long, stone jetty offering a walking path, bay vistas & bird & animal sculpture
The Tolkien Trail - in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien

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Walking Route

Hurst Green

Please be aware that due to health and safety risks there is a short diversion in place around Winkley Hall Farm. A 9km (5 1/2 miles) circular walk starting and finishing at Hurst Green in Ribble Valley, Lancashire. The village of Hurst Green is…
Wallace & Gromit statues

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Model/Miniature Village

Preston

Earlier this year a bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw was unveiled as part of the grand opening for Animate Preston. Located close to the statue of his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit, which opened in September 2021
Ribchester Roman Bath House

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Ribchester

Although long disused, it is still possible to see the remains of the sweating room (sudatorium), the warm room (tepidarium), and the hot room (caldarium) in the ruins of Ribchester Bath-House.
Comedy Carpet Blackpool

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Blackpool

The Carpet, a permanent walk-on installation on the new Tower Festival Headland at the foot of Blackpool Tower
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barley Picnic Site

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Picnic Site

Barley

One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
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.
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…
Blackburn Cathedral

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Cathedral / Minster

Blackburn

Feel the past around you on a visit to Blackburn Cathedral in the centre of this Pennine Lancashire town. World class organ, aluminium spire, 10 bells, cafe and shop.
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm

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Farm

Blackpool

Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more about the work of the charity.
Corporation Park

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Municipal Park

Corporation Park (18 ha) is a traditional Victorian park close to the centre of Blackburn and has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award status.
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.
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.
Fairhaven Lake

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Natural Feature

Lytham St Annes

Fairhaven Lake is an extremely popular destination and offers a choice of boat rides, a snack or meal by the waterside, bird watching, nature walks, tennis, bowling, adventure playground, an eighteen hole adventure golf course, and a Spitfire…
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.