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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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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.
Bull Beck Picnic Site

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Picnic Site

Lancaster

Bull Beck, located to the east of Caton in the Lune Valley, offers some extremely pleasant walks along the Lune Valley, towards the lovely villages of Hornby and Gressingham, or towards Lancaster.
The Harris

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Museum

Preston

The cultural heartbeat of Preston, a hub of creativity and community.
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…
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
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.
Colourfields - Panopticon

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Blackburn

Blackburn's Panopticon, Colourfields, is a dramatic transformation of the former cannon battery in Blackburn's Corporation Park.