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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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The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Blackpool's most magical attraction, The Hole in Wand Wizard Golf.
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
There's a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature's…
Bowland Social at Holmes Mill
Bowland Social is a vibrant social playground, bringing together classic games, great food and drinks, and a lively atmosphere.
Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.
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EDF Heysham Power Stations Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre has an exhibition area which looks at how power is produced and also nuclear energy in general. Visitors can spend 30-40 minutes in the exhibition often before going on a site tour.
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Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre
Made famous by David Lean's romantic classic film Brief Encounter.
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Heskin Hall
One of the best examples of Tudor architecture left in northern England, Heskin Hall is set in eight acres of grounds and surrounded by over 300 acres of farmland.
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Lancaster Town Hall
From the beautiful oak panelled committee rooms and banqueting suite to the magnificent Ashton Hall, this historic building offers a venue full of character and originality.
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The Ribble Valley Scuplture Trail
The first of its kind to be established in Lancashire, which now includes over 20 permanent works of art. The Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail runs from Brungerley Bridge to Crosshill Quarry along part of the Ribble Way.
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The Leeds Liverpool Canal
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal was the first of the Trans-Pennine canals to be started and the last to be completed. The length and the complexity of the route meant that the canal took 46 years to build at a cost of five times the original budget.
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