Heritage Open Day: Grane Engineering Museum is a work in progress where community volunteers are bringing this Edwardian Steam Mill back to life... more >

GEM Trust, Grane Mill, Laneside Road, Haslingden BB4 5PP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum

Heritage Open Day: Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and... more >

Church Cottage Museum at Broughton C of E Primary School, Church Lane off Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston PR3 5JB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Lancashire

Rufford Old Hall

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry for all to Rufford Old Hall on Saturday 7 September 2024. Join us on Heritage Open Day (Sat 7 Sep - free entry)..... more >

Rufford Old Hall, 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk L40 1SG

Sat 7 Sep 24

All Saints & Martyrs Church, Langley, Middleton

Heritage Open Day: The amazing Langley Cross. Sculpted in aluminium by Geoffrey Clarke, it is probably the artistâ€™s biggest commission... more >

All Saints & Martyrs Church, Wood Street, Middleton M24 5GL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Clitheroe Castle Museum The historic landmark of Clitheroe Castle, in the heart of the Ribble Valley, offers... more >

Clitheroe Castle, Castlegate, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Rivington Unitarian Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Open day for visitors. The Chapel will be open between 1100 and 1600. Visitors will be able to look around the Chapel and learn..... more >

Rivington Lane, Rivington, Chorley BL6 7SL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Burnley Central Library - Clarets Collected

Heritage Open Day: Discover all about the first - and only - fan-led Burnley Football Club archive collection at Burnley Central Library... more >

Burnley Central Library, Grimshaw Street, Burnley BB11 2BD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Sweet Caroline

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre. . . get ready for that night out you have been dreaming of! One special evening, back to where it began... more >

Lowther Pavilion Theatre West Beach Lytham St Annes FY8 5QQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Rossendale 60s FEstival 2024

Now in its 11th year their are over 35, 60s themed events taking place across The Valley, re-living the groovy 1960s. Plus on Sat... more >

Across The Rossendale Valley BB4 8RG

Fri 6 Sep 24

Along The Viaduct: Helmshore and its train line

Heritage Open Day: Journey back along the viaduct and discover the fascinating link between Helmshore Mills and its train line... more >

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale BB4 4NP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Open Decks Night

Heritage Open Day: Open Decks Night Friday 6th September Event starts 7pm Bring your vinyl and come down to sign up for half an hour to an hour set,... more >

679 Bacup Road, Rossendale BB4 7HB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Who Killed Me?

This is a murder mystery with a difference. Written and Directed by local author Linda McKenzie. Visit the home of Mel Pickard, an up and coming..... more >

Cre8iv Little Theatre Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3SZ

Thu 5 Sep 24

The Ramsbottom Jigsaw Festival 10

2024 sees our 10th jigsaw festival - Hundreds of assembled jigsaw puzzles in one huge display and available to buy, have broken up and to take away... more >

St Pauls Church, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9BP

Wed 4 Sep 24

Cathedral - A Musical-Drama

A drama for narrator and piano set in Norwich Cathedral during the English Civil War. Joshua, a master stonemason, sculpts a beautiful angel for a..... more >

St. George’s Church, off Lune St., Preston PR1 2NP

Wed 4 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sun 1 Sep 24

Rainbag Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A magical ½ acre garden in a rural setting with open views to the surrounding countryside. Oriental themed stroll garden with wildlife ponds and moon..... more >

Rainbag Cottage, Ormskirk L39 8RZ

Sat 31 Aug 24

Vintage By The Sea

Whether you are local or venturing from afar, Morecambe is the place to be for a weekend by the sea. Soak up and experience the joy of timeless..... more >

The Platform, Old Station Building, Central Promenade, Morecambe LA4 4DB

Sat 31 Aug 24

Ride The Lights Blackpool 2024 Illuminations preview

Blackpool lights Illuminations preview and cycle gathering. Ride along the traffic free Blackpool Promenade and enjoy the fabulous Blackpool..... more >

Blackpool Promenade Starr Gate to Bispham FY1 5BD

Tue 27 Aug 24

The Ridges - Open Garden for NGS

3 acres, inc old walled orchard garden, cottage style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis through fruit trees... more >

The Ridges, Chorley PR6 9EB

Mon 26 Aug 24

Druthers Festival

A festival of all things alternative - Goth, Pagan , Faye, Witchy , Steampunk .... Lots of stalls Live entertainment Free entry 11-4pm more >

Heskin Hall , Wood Lane PR7 5PA

Sun 25 Aug 24

Chipping Agricultural show

Agricultural show this show is very well established and is set in th Ribble Valley there is lots of entertainment... more >

The Show ground Longridge Road Chipping nr Preston PR3 2QD

Sat 24 Aug 24

Higham Scarecrow Festival

Come and visit our Higham Scarecrow Festival. Once again the village will be filled with lots of wonderful scarecrows - our theme this year is ‘OUT..... more >

Higham village and village hall BB12 9EU

Sat 24 Aug 24

Wedding Open Evening

Planning your Wedding? The Hall will be dressed to imoress and we are hosting some great local suppliers & our staff are on hand to chat through your..... more >

Heskin Hall, Wood Lane PR7 5PA

Wed 21 Aug 24

Faces and Places of the Fylde

Celebrating our community and the people who help define it - by House of Art (HART) more >

Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE

Tue 20 Aug 24

28 Stafford Road - Open Garden for NGS

A large garden in Manchester with large borders full of woodland jungle plants. Mature bamboos, inc a magnificent Borinda papyrifera, large palm..... more >

28 Stafford Road, Manchester M30 9HW

Sat 17 Aug 24

Funeral homes host quiz night to raise money for Barnardo’s

Whitehaven and Maryport funeral homes will be hosting a quiz night at The Stock Exchange, Tangier Street, this August to raise money for children’s... more >

2 Lowther St, Whitehaven CA28 7AL

Fri 16 Aug 24

10th Annual Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - Finale

10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - the last event of the year Free for everyone - do as much or as little as you wish - no experience... more >

Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG

Thu 15 Aug 24

Blackpool Air Show 2024

Probably the best seaside air display in England. Visit the oldest aishow in the country now on for two days Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August..... more >

Tower Festival Headland Blackpool FY1 1AP

Sat 10 Aug 24

10th Annual Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - Saturday Event

10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks Free for everyone - do as much or as little as you wish - no experience required Join David &... more >

Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG

Sat 10 Aug 24

Rishton Tropical Garden - Open Garden for NGS

A recently created Tropical style garden, with palm trees, bananas, cannas, gingers and a wide range of other exotic style plants... more >

Rishton Tropical Garden, Blackburn BB1 4AZ

Sat 10 Aug 24

THE ULTIMATE ladies night

THE ULTIMATE LADIES NIGHT , a great show for people of all orientations , a show like no other featuring top class male entertainers ( you know... more >

THORNTON CLEVELEYS , NORCROSS LANE FY5 3FT

Sat 10 Aug 24

10th Annual Tai Chi in Pendle Parks

10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks Free for everyone - everyone welcome - do as much or as little as you wish - no experience... more >

Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG

Thu 8 Aug 24

Italian Triple Harp

Belgian Harpist Lise Vandersmissen will give a recital of Renaissance music on her Italian Triple Harp... more >

St. George’s Church, off Lune St., Preston PR1 2NP

Wed 7 Aug 24

Plant World - Open Garden for NGS

A gardeners paradise within an acre of RHS Gold Award winning gardens and glasshouses, inc Tropical, Temperate and Desert Zones... more >

Plant World, Preston PR3 0RY

Sun 4 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Preston

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 3 Aug 24

Ambledene, Moss Lane - Open Garden for NGS

There are gardens to both the front and back of the house with views over fields. Some mature trees create woodland like areas and there are also..... more >

Ambledene, Moss Lane, Preston PR1 9TX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Fallowfield & Ladybarn Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Each garden on this short trail has something different to offer. They comprise a quintessentially, English cottage garden, a garden owned by..... more >

Fallowfield & Ladybarn Gardens, Manchester M14 6UD

Sat 3 Aug 24

Odyssey Pro Wrestling Presents Stormy Waters

Odyssey Pro Wrestling is family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of professional wrestling... more >

Alhambra Live, Marine Road, Morecambe LA4 4EU

Sat 3 Aug 24

Mellor Village Scarecrow Festival

Mellor Village Scarecrow Festival Mellor Village Scarecrow Festival - August 3rd, 2024 This year's theme: Characters from... more >

Mellor Village Hall, Mellor lane, Mellor BB2 7EW

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Preston

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 3 Aug 24

10th Annual Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - Launch Event

The Launch of our 10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks. The Mayor & Mayoress of Pendle will officlally open the event and there will be a..... more >

Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG

Thu 1 Aug 24

Diversity in Contemporary Art

by the Brentleigh Group more >

Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE

Tue 30 Jul 24

The Growth Project - Open Garden for NGS

The project covers over an acre inc a huge variety of organic veg, wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal flower and Japanese garden, potager, cut... more >

The Growth Project, Rochdale OL16 2JU

Sun 28 Jul 24

The Wool Boat is open in Parbold on Saturday and Sunday

The Wool Boat is back in Parbold this weekend. The Wool Boat is a unique floating Wool and Yarn shop based on a canal narrow boat... more >

Leeds and Liverpool canal at Parbold in West Lancashire moored near the Yours is the Earth Cafe/Deli WN8 7NW

Sat 27 Jul 24

30 Bonds lane - Open Garden for NGS

A 90 yr old garden, which has been in the hands of the current owners for 30 yrs. To the front are formal lawns and beds of annuals with topiary and..... more >

30 Bonds lane, Preston PR3 1ZB

Sat 27 Jul 24

Whalley and District Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens are predominantly spread across Whalley, one in Old Langho, one in Billington, varying in both size and design ideas... more >

Whalley and District Gardens, Clitheroe BB7 9UG

Sat 27 Jul 24

Bolton-le-Sands Art Society Annual Exhibition 2024

Annual Exhibition & sale of framed & unframed pictures. Free admission. Raffle. Refreshments available. Children's exhibition, too... more >

St Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Rd, Bolton-le-Sands C LA5 8AH

Thu 25 Jul 24

Singers Night - Gregson Lane Folk Club

Singers Night at Lancashire's Friendliest Folk Club - Hoste by one of our regular performers, Singers, Musicians, Listeneres Welcom more >

Nets Bar Upstairs Room - The Village of Gregson Lane - Hoghton PR5 0FD

Thu 25 Jul 24

Summer Circus Show - Adventure On The Sea

Roll-Up for a Summer Circus Show! Get ready for a BIG Sea Adventure. There's Giant Dinosaurs and Swashbuckling Pirates in..... more >

The Joe Longthorne Theatre. North Pier - Promenade Blackpool FY1 1NE

Wed 24 Jul 24

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Things to do around Lancashire

Lancashire, a county in northwest England, offers a delightful mix of historical, cultural, and outdoor activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in exploring ancient battlefields, stately homes, or enjoying scenic landscapes, there's something to suit every taste. Let's dive into some of the best things to do in Lancashire:

1. Cycling in Lancashire:
- Lancashire's amazing attractions and stunning landscapes are just asking to be explored by bike. There are miles of roads with very little or no traffic – perfect for cycling. You can join a cycling tour company for the guided route that is marked by the National Cycling Network, rent out a bicycle to select your own route, or just take your own. Cycling events are organized at Colne Grand Prix and Chorley Grand Prix, which make for a great day out in Lancashire for cycling enthusiasts.

2. Get Lost in the Forest of Bowland:
- The Forest of Bowland is the epitome of natural beauty. It’s one of the unique and most iconic things to do in the Lancashire countryside. The green woods, moorland, villages, and farms make the entire place a wonder to explore – and one of the greenest options for days out in Lancashire. You can skip the crowds and noise of the towns and cities to enjoy a relaxing, pleasant break in this picturesque area. Expect to see many rare birds and animal species here – don't forget your camera!.

3. See Historical Sites in Chorley:
- Chorley was one of the most famous cotton towns of Lancashire, with crowds of chimneys as part of its skyline. During the industrial revolution, this town faced rapid growth and became a popular market. The market still happens on Tuesdays, and you can buy delicious home-baked items from stalls. Don’t miss Astley Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. You can sit in its beautiful walled garden to catch some fresh air – it’s one of the most peaceful Lancashire days out on the list. Rivington Pike is another important attraction in Chorley; the sandstone peak is 363 meters high. Climb to the top and enjoy a fascinating view of the Moorland and Rivington Reservoir.

4. Relax in Lune Valley:
- The Lune Valley begins just a few minutes’ drive from Lancaster and borders the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales. Artists and writers love it here, and it features in the works of Wordsworth and Turner. Walk, cycle, or simply admire the Lune Valley on your day out in Lancashire – it’s one of the county’s top attractions.

5. Visit Lancaster:
- Explore the historic city of Lancaster. Visit Lancaster Castle, a medieval fortress with stunning views of the River Lune. Wander through the cobbled streets, visit local shops, and enjoy a meal at one of the city's restaurants. Don't miss the Lancaster Maritime Museum and the Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park.

6. Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
- For family fun, head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, an amusement park with thrilling rides and Nickelodeon-themed attractions. Enjoy roller coasters, shows, and a lively atmosphere by the sea. Blackpool also offers its famous illuminations and a vibrant promenade.

7. Enjoy Lancashire Beaches:
- Lancashire boasts beautiful beaches. Visit Lytham St Annes for sandy shores, beach huts, and a charming promenade. Relax, take a dip, and soak up the coastal atmosphere. Other beach options include Morecambe Bay and Fleetwood.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly activities, Lancashire promises an enriching and diverse day out!