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Discover the best things to do in Lancashire, from outdoor activities and family days out to cultural experiences and relaxing escapes.
Explore beautiful countryside walks, cycling routes, and nature trails, or enjoy fresh air adventures. Lancashire is perfect for walking holidays, outdoor activities, and wildlife experiences.
Uncover the region’s rich heritage with museums, historic sites, art galleries, and cultural attractions, or enjoy family-friendly entertainment, theme parks, and attractions for all ages.
Whether you’re planning a short break, weekend getaway, or family holiday in Lancashire, you’ll find plenty of activities to suit every interest.
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Windmill Animal Farm
A great family day out, offering visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm, while still having the chance to watch, feed and touch the…
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
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…
Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Cultural centre and theatre in Lancaster screening a wide range of films and own produced and touring work. Hosts annual outdoor Promenade productions.
Holmes Mill
The beautifully renovated former textiles mill is pretty hard to miss and is home to the fabulous new showcase and tasting parlour for Bowland Brewery the Beer Hall.
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Ribble Coast and Wetlands
Ribble Estuary NNR is the most important site in the UK for wintering wildfowl.
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East Lancashire Railway
Nestled deep in the heart of the Irwell Valley, the East Lancashire Railway spans 12 miles of beautiful Lancastrian scenery and over a century of rich history.
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The Horns Dam Fishery
Just ten minutes drive from junction 32 off the M6, quickly brings you to the Horns Dam, offering luxury static holiday homes, caravan touring pitches, caravan seasonal pitches and three picturesque fishing lakes.
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Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum
Towneley Hall is a magnificent historic house, art gallery and museum, set in over 400 acres of historic parkland and small formal gardens with woodland walks, trails, and a large children's play area.
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National Trust Rufford Old Hall
Follow in Shakespeare's footsteps and visit one of Lancashire's finest Tudor buildings which was built in the 1530s.
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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
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.
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