Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club session will show children aged 4-10 how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by growing soft fruits... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sun 3 Mar 24

Grow How

Dobbies’ Grow How session will be a live 10-to-15-minute demonstration, showing residents how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 2 Mar 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Lancashire

Take a sneak peak of new homes in Burscough this weekend

FOLLOWING a mini ‘property boom’ at a new homes development in Burscough, the housebuilder is hosting an open weekend to entice even more buyers... more >

The Grange at Yew Tree Park, Chancel Way, Burscough, Lancashire L40 7AS

Sat 2 Mar 24

Lytham Craft and gift fair

ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event and extremely popular... more >

Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY

Fri 1 Mar 24

RNLI - 200 Years of Saving Lives at Sea

The RNLI - 200 Years of Saving Lives at Sea by the RNLI and Lytham Heritage Archive. more >

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

Tue 27 Feb 24

Wedding Fayre @ Park Hall Hotel, Chorley - 25th February 2024

We wanted to extend a warm invitation to you for the newly re-opened Park Hall's first wedding fayre of 2024... more >

Park Hall Hotel Chorley, Park Hall Hotel, Park Hall Road, Chorley PR7 5LP

Sun 25 Feb 24

A British Song Concert

Join us for our first concert of the year! A nod to British composers and performers across the years... more >

St. Andrews Church, Liverpool Road, Longton PR4 5AA

Fri 23 Feb 24

GreenShield Asbestos Removal Warrington Ltd

GreenShield Asbestos Removal Warrington Ltd is a leading service dedicated to safe and eco-friendly asbestos removal in Warrington... more >

108 Bridge St, Warrington , United Kingdom WA1 2RU

Thu 22 Feb 24

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular... more >

The MET, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW

Mon 19 Feb 24

Jurassic Earth Live - Grand Theatre, Blackpool - 18th February 2024

DOES YOUR CHILD LIKE DINOSAURS? JURASSIC EARTH is stomping to THE GRAND THEATRE, BLACKPOOL on SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2024!!... more >

Blackpool Grand Theatre 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT

Sun 18 Feb 24

An Evening with Merry Hell

An evening with the Northwests top Folk/Rock band - MERRY HELL Proceeds to Mayoral charities - St Catherines Hospice - Tender Nursing Care & Tippy... more >

8 Brownedge Ln, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6TA

Sun 18 Feb 24

Martin Roscoe Piano Trio in Parbold, Lancashire

Celebrated pianist Martin Roscoe, violinist Fenella Humphreys and cellist Jessica Burroughs perform Trios by Beethoven, Dvorak and Mendelssohn for... more >

Parbold Village Hall 2 The Green Parbod WN8 7DN

Sat 17 Feb 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

16 FEBRUARY 2024 Paranormal Investigations & Psychic Mediumship with Celebrity Medium Marcus Starr @ The Mercure Bolton Georgian House... more >

Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Rd, Blackrod, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 5RU

Fri 16 Feb 24

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Manchester

Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera... more >

Hotel Brooklyn, 59 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3HP

Wed 14 Feb 24

CDMT Careers Conference & Showcase Performance 2024

The CDMT Careers Conference and Showcase Performance is the UK's premier event for young people who wish to pursue a career in professional... more >

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Mount St, Liverpool L1 9HF

Sun 11 Feb 24

The South Africa Boer War - Film

Hosted by Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society this documentary film was produced by Rory MacColl, grandson of Lt. Col... more >

Longholme Methodist Church Bacup Road Rawtenstall BB4 7ND (Near Bus Station) BL7 9TY

Wed 7 Feb 24

Primary Art Celebration

Art by Pupils from local Primary Schools more >

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

Tue 6 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sun 4 Feb 24

Lytham Craft and gift fair

ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event and extremely popular... more >

Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY

Sat 3 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 3 Feb 24

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Lancaster

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining... more >

The Borough, 3 Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PP

Tue 23 Jan 24

The Wool Boat is open in Parbold West Lancashire on Sat and Sunday

The Wool Boat is open in Parbold West Lancashire on Saturday and Sunday The Wool Boat is back in Parbold this weekend... more >

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

Sat 13 Jan 24

The Sleeping Beauty by Ian D Field (St Michael's ADS)

The Sleeping Beauty by Ian D Field - St Michael's ADS – 10-14 January 2024 St Michael’s Parish Hall, Shaw Street, Swinley, Wigan, Lancashire... more >

St Michael’s Parish Hall, Shaw Street, Swinley, Wigan. WN1 2BQ

Wed 10 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sun 7 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 6 Jan 24

Wellness walk

There is a wellness walk from Dunsop Bridge car park over Tough House and then following the river Dunsoop back to the Village... more >

Dunsop Bridge BB7 3BB

Thu 28 Dec 23

R&M Asbestos Removal Lancaster Ltd

R&M Asbestos Removal Lancaster Ltd is your dedicated partner for safe and efficient asbestos removal services in Lancaster... more >

62 Market St, Lancaster , United Kingdom LA1 1HP

Sat 23 Dec 23

Zenith Asbestos Removal Preston Ltd

Zenith Asbestos Removal Preston Ltd is your trusted partner for safe and efficient asbestos removal services in Preston... more >

154 St Paul’s Rd, Preston , United Kingdom PR1 1PU

Sat 23 Dec 23

Swing Into Christmas

Join us for a festive start to your Christmas weekend. Swing and sing along with the incredible Swing City Big Band and guest artists, playing all..... more >

Pendle Hippodrome Theatre. New Market Street, COLNE, Lancs BB8 9BJ

Sat 23 Dec 23

Aelab Asbestos Removal Glasgow Ltd

Your trusted partner for safe and efficient asbestos removal services. Committed to excellence, we prioritize safety and compliance in Glasgow for a..... more >

180 Thomson St, Glasgow , United Kingdom G31 1RN

Wed 20 Dec 23

Billy sparks Christmas show

Billy Sparks Christmas Party and Magic show This show will feature loads of family fun for both Adults and children , with games and entertainment,... more >

Hutton village hall , moor lane , Hutton.Preston PR4 5SL

Sun 17 Dec 23

Christmas Dinner with Live 1940s Jazz Music

You are invited to an elegant evening of live Jazz by the talented singer Beverley Alexander paired with a delicious 3 course festive dinner in the... more >

Samlesbury Hall Ltd Preston New Rd PR5 0UP

Sat 16 Dec 23

Trouble at' Mill at Lelyland Library

Lancashires favourit folk duo - Trouble at' Mill will be performing in the library more >

Leyland Library - Lancastergate - Leyland PR25 2EX

Sat 16 Dec 23

ABBA Tribute Night - Manchester

Abba Tribute Night, Patricroft Conservative Club, Manchester Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and nostalgia as we celebrate... more >

1A Edison Rd Eccles, Manchester, Manchester M30 7AW

Sat 16 Dec 23

Christmas Spectacular

An evening of Christmas music with Cathedral choirs, brass and harp. Music to include: Britten's A Ceremony of Carols Rutter's..... more >

Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA

Sat 16 Dec 23

Alice in Cuckoo Land

A pantomime full of the famous characters, Alice, Santa Claus, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit and The Fearsome Queen of Hearts... more >

Holy Family Hall, Links Road, Blackpool FY1 2RU

Fri 15 Dec 23

Popular Artisan Christmas Fayre returns to St Paul’s Scotforth

St Paul’s Church in Scotforth is set to hold its second Artisan Christmas Fayre to raise much needed funds for the running of the Grade II listed... more >

St Paul’s Parish Hall, Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4TS

Sun 10 Dec 23

walking Carol Singing with narration of the Christmas Story

On Saturday 9th December at 5pm the Churches of Ashton-on-Ribble are holding a Community Carol Singing event which will involve walking around the... more >

Starting at Sacred Heart Church.Beech Grove, Ashton - on Ribble PR2 1BU

Sat 9 Dec 23

Melodies and Mistletoe

'Melodies and Mistletoe' at Brindle St James’ Church, Brindle Step into a world of enchantment at our special evening event, presented... more >

Brindle St James’ Church, Water Street, Brindle Nr Chorley PR6 8NG

Sat 9 Dec 23

Blackpool Christmas Lights 2023

This years Blackpool Christmas lights 2023 will be better than ever before as the full Illuminations will be running over Christmas and New... more >

Blackpool promenade from Starr Gate to Bispham miles of delight FY1 4BJ

Sat 9 Dec 23

Festive Concert with Prince Bishops Brass Band in Parbold, Lancashire

Prince Bishops Brass Ensemble was formed by a group of five friends who met whilst playing across the North of England... more >

Parbold Village Hall 2 The Green Parbod WN8 7DN

Sat 9 Dec 23

Come and Sing Christmas!

Invitation to Test Drive a Choir! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take part in a Christmas concert yourself rather than just sitting in the..... more >

St Ambrose Church, Moss Lane, Leyland. PR25 4XA

Wed 6 Dec 23

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Manchester

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining... more >

Hotel Brooklyn, 59 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3HP

Tue 5 Dec 23

Ormskirk Christmas Frost Fair 2023

Talented makers, bakers & creatives will be joining us in the heart of the pretty & historic market town of Ormskirk in Lancashire... more >

Moor Street, Ormskirk Town Centre L39 2AW

Sun 3 Dec 23

Blackpool Pantomimes 2023

Christmas Panto time 2023 Choose from Blackpool Pantomimes to have a fun family entertainment this Christmas. more >

Blackpool FY1 1HT

Sun 3 Dec 23

Christmas Cavalcade - An Evening Of Festive Music

Our ever popular evening of Festive Music to kick off the Christmas season with the fabulous musicians of Freckleton Band and the equally fabulous... more >

Preston Playhouse, Market St West, Preston PR1 2HB

Sat 2 Dec 23

Odyssey Pro Wrestling presents Buried Treasure 2023

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 2 Dec 23

Dobbies' Grow How session

Help your Poinsettia flourish through the festive period with Dobbies' Grow How session. Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has announced..... more >

Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL

Sat 2 Dec 23

South Ribble Strings Christmas Concert

An evening of string orchestra music by Holst, Corelli, Elgar, Sibelius and Spilsbury, plus a selection of carols. more >

United Reformed Church, Hollinsheaf Street, Chorley PR7 1EP

Sat 2 Dec 23

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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!