October - December 2024
Welcome
Lancashire is the place to be this Autumn as an exciting line up of events are set to take over the county once again. From terrifying scare parks to pumpkin picking adventures, fantastic firework displays and unmissable light events – there’s something for everybody to look forward to.
It wouldn’t be autumn without the worldfamous Blackpool illuminations lighting up Blackpool promenade, and once again they are set to shine brightly for an extended season, meaning you’ve even more of a chance to see the famous lights.
As winter rolls around you’ll start to see the twinkling bulbs of Christmas lights, as switch on events around the county take place, marking the start of the most magical time of year. But that’s not all, over the month of December you’ll find a range of craft workshops, festive markets and theatre shows, all waiting to be explored.
This handy guide will provide you with an overview of some of the fantastic events taking place from October to December – including October Half term, Halloween and, of course, Christmas.
So, don’t wait around, get organised and plan your visit to Lancashire now – VisitLancashire.com
OCTOBER
Art Workshops with Kerry Newell
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
Various Dates
An Officer and a Gentleman
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
1st October
Abbamania
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
2nd October
Evening Talk Stalin’s Female Pilots – The Night Witches
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
2nd October
Blackpool Illuminations 2024
Promenade, Blackpool
30th August – 5th January 2025
Six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the promenade. No wonder it’s known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
Finds Day at Clitheroe Castle with the Portable Antiquities Scheme
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Ribble Valley 2nd October
Disco Inferno
The Guild Lounge
Preston 3rd October
Steak & Wine Evening
The Villa Wrea Green
Preston 3rd October
Scouting for Girls
King George’s Hall
Blackburn 4th October
Chorley Live
Various venues, Chorley 4th & 5th October
One weekend, 30+ venues, hundreds of appearances. A fantastic weekend of live entertainment taking place across the town.
The Dolly Show
The Guild Lounge
Preston 4th October
Arctic Numpties
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
5th October
Family Fungus Day
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
West Lancashire
5th October
Day Out with Thomas
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale 5th - 6th October
Pete Firman – Triktok
The Atkinson
Southport
5th October
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
5th October
Taylor Swift Tribute: The Eras Experience
The Guild Lounge
Preston
6th October
Bluebird K7
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble
7th October
Dear Zoo
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
8th October
Wonder Boy
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 8th - 12th October
Cuthbert The Bad & The Pendle Witches
Gawthorpe Hall
Burnley 9th October
John Nicol – The Unknown Warrior
The Atkinson
West Lancashire 9th October
Daniel O’Reilly: Out Of Character
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 10th October
PP Arnold: Soul Survivor
The Atkinson Southport 10th October
Lancaster Music Festival
Various venues across Lancaster
Lancaster 10th - 13th October
The Greatest Showman Cabaret Dinner
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
Burnley 10th October
Jane McDonald
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 11th October
Northern Live
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 11th October
The Wellbeing Farm
Blackburn 11th - 12th October
Taste of France: Wine Dinner Evening at The Villa Country Hotel
The Villa Wrea Green
Preston 11th October
Terence Blacker: Oh God, Now What? Songs For The Age of Anxiety
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 11th October
The Magic of the Bee Gees: Greatest Hits Concert Show
The Guild Lounge
Preston 12th October
Mara:Dominic Kelly
Cherry Tree Library
Blackburn 12th October
Dancing In The Streets
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
13th October
Lit Fest Autumn Weekend
Litfest Autumn extra-long weekend is returning to Lancaster where you can expect a treat of literature, poetry, talks, discussions and competitions.
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 13th October
Ronnie Foster – The Reboot Tour
Lowther Pavilion & Gardens
Fylde 14th October
Cluedo 2
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 15th - 19th October
Skies and Pies with the Starsmith
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston 17th October
The Cavern Beatles
The Atkinson
Southport 17th October
An Evening of Celine Dion
Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn 18th October
Black History Month: Lancaster’s Slavery Business
Judges’ Lodgings
Lancaster 18th October
Ian Prowse & Amsterdam
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
18th October
Disco Inferno
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
19th October
Waterloo - A Tribute to ABBA
The Guild Lounge
Preston 19th October
Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 19th October
Preston Fishergate: Dark Moon Comic Fair!
Fishergate Shopping Centre
Preston 19th October
Lightpool Festival
Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool 18th - 26th October
The award-winning Lightpool Festival returns this October, with a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Lowther Pavilion
Fylde 20th October
Gareth Gates Sings Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
The Guild Lounge
Preston 20th October
Nigel Planer & Henry Normal
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 20th October
Abigail’s Party
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 22nd - 26th October
Danny & Mick in “The Temple of Delusion”
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 24th October
North West Bird Watching Festival
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, West Lancashire 19th and 20th October
Celebrate the arrival of thousands of pink-footed geese with guest speakers, exhibitors, and nature-related activities.
Jeff Innocent
Chorley Theatre
Chorley
24th October
Mr Sleepybum
The Guild Lounge
Preston
24th October
An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting with Gavin Webster
Chorley Theatre
Chorley
25th October
Indie Explosion: The Story of Britpop
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
25th October
Ray Quinn – King of Swing
Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Blackburn
25th October
Carl Hutchinson
Chorley Theatre
Chorley
26th October
Gigspanner Big Band
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
26th October
Livewire: The AC/DC Show
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
26th October
Psychic Sally
The Guild Lounge
Preston
26th October
The Masquerade Ball
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
Burnley
26th October
Festival of Bowland: Autumn Printmaking
Gisburn
Forest of Bowland
27th October
Songs From Stage to Screen
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
27th October
Heathers The Musical
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
29th October - 2nd November
King King
The Atkinson
Southport
29th October
Sweeney Todd
Pavilion Theatre
Blackpool
29th October
Mitch Benn
Chorley Theatre
Chorley
30th October
Michael Starring Ben
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
31st October
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
31st October
Half Term & Halloween
If you are looking for something to keep the kids entertained this October Half Term or trying to get into the spooky spirit, there’s a Lancashire event for you. No matter your age or your budget you will find a wonderful range of events planned. From pumpkin picking to Halloween shows, there’s something for everybody to enjoy.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to our website here.
Visit the Witches’ Wetland
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
21st October - 3rd November
Canoe Scarefari
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
21st - 27th October
Pumpkin Carving
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
21st - 31st October
Light Up Lancaster Explore Week
The Storey
Lancaster 21st - 25th October
Half Term at Blackburn Market - Mystic Mog
Blackburn Market
Blackburn 21st October
Cackles and pumpkins at Affinity: Slimy Potion Workshop
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre 21st October
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale 23rd October
Wild Magic
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
West Lancashire 23rd October
Farm and Pumpkin Picking
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
Various Dates
Journey to Hell Freak Nights
Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool
Various Dates
Scare a Skeleton Experience
Ribby Hall Village
Fylde
Various Dates
The Pumpkin Picking Adventure
Windmill Animal Farm
West Lancashire
Various Dates
Spooks!
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
Various Dates
Pumpkin Express
West Lancashire Light Railway
West Lancashire
13th October
Halloween Toddler Party
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
14th October
Halloween
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Ribble Valley
Various Dates
Murder at Monster Mansion
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn 19th October
Halloween Dog Show
HAPPA
Burnley 20th October
Halloween Crafts
Burnley Market Hall
Burnley 21st - 25th October
Halloween Ghost Trail
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble 21st - 31st October
Dark Dukes Festival
The Dukes Theatre
Lancaster 23rd - 31st October
Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale
Various Dates
Wild Magic
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston 24th - 25th October
Fright Fest: Halloween Party
The Wellbeing Farm
Blackburn 25th -26th October
Monster Hunt
Blackpool Town Centre 28th October – 3rd November
Be prepared for the ultimate invasion as a collection of giant inflatable monsters take over Blackpool’s rooftops this autumn.
HAPPA’s Halloween Party
HAPPA Café
Burnley
25th October
Enlighten
Accrington Town Centre
Hyndburn
25th-26th October
Storytelling & Games with your favourite Witches & Wizards
Fishergate Shopping Centre
Preston 26th October
Lowther’s Pumpkins in the Park
Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Fylde
26th - 27th October
Build a Halloween Squishmellow
Brickhouse Farm Cottages
Wyre
26th October
Halloween Spooktacular
The Glasshouse
Blackpool
27th October
Monster Hotel - Spooky Family Halloween Show
Joe Longthorne Theatre
Blackpool
27th October
Halloween party
Escape Entertainment Venue
Chorley
31st October
Halloween Special
West Lancashire Light Railway
West Lancashire
31st October
Halloween Torchlight Tours
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble
31st October
Halloween Fancy Dress competition
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
31st October
Scare Kingdom Scream Park
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park
Blackburn
Various Dates
Pumpkin Festival
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park
Blackburn
Various Dates
Pumpkin Nights
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park
Blackburn
Various Dates
Pumpkin Festival
Ridgeway Farm
Blackpool
Various Dates
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Bonfire Night
Wrap up warm and celebrate bonfire night safely at one of the many professional bonfire and firework displays happening across Lancashire. Or if fireworks aren’t your thing, why not head to one of the stunning light displays, great fun for the whole family!
Bonfire and Fireworks
Gisburn Park Estate
Ribble Valley
2nd November
Clitheroe Castle Bonfire & Fireworks Display
Clitheroe Castle
Ribble Valley
2nd November
Bonfire Weekend
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle 1st - 2nd November
Bonfire Night
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley 5th November
Towneley Bonfire & Fireworks display
Towneley Park
Burnley
5th November
NOVEMBER
All Revved Up – The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute Experience
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
1st November
Cotton and Slavery by Professor Alan Rice
Judges’ Lodgings
Lancaster 1st November
Freddy Quinne: In
Sickness
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 1st November
John Bishop
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 1st November
Murder Mystery: The Crown Duels
The Atkinson West Lancashire 1st November
The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
The Guild Lounge
Preston 1st November
Diwali Celebration
Park Hall Hotel
Chorley 2nd - 3rd November
Million Dollar Men
The Guild Lounge
Preston 2nd November
Pinked Floyd
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 2nd November
The ELO Show
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 2nd November
The
Sound of Springsteen
The Atkinson
Southport 2nd November
Light Up Lancaster
Various venues, Lancaster City Centre 7th- 9th November
Light Up Lancaster returns for 2024 on November 7th, 8th & 9th, inviting audiences to explore this magical light-art trail throughout the city, discovering enchanting light-artworks and captivating installations in Lancaster’s streets and squares.
Dracula
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
7th - 9th November
Astley Illuminated
Astley Park
Chorley
8th November
Wonder Boy
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
8th - 12th November
Wine Tasting
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley
8th November
Blackburn Charity Bonfire
Witton Park
Blackburn 9th November
Afternoon Cream Tea Dance
Marine Hall
Wyre 9th November
Murder at Gatsby Manor
The Lawrence
Burnley
9th November
An Evening of Burlesque
The Guild Lounge
Preston
9th November
Annie
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 9th - 16th November
Festival of Bowland: Mind, Body, Nature Connection Walk
The Guild Lounge
Forest of Bowland
9th November
D.N.A.
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 9th November
Games & Glitter Makeovers with Sonic, Knuckles & Dr Robotnik
Fishergate Shopping Centre
Preston 9th November
Remembrance Sunday 2024
Preston Flag Market
Preston 10th November
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Holden Clough Nursery
Forest of Bowland 10th November
Armistice Day 2024
Preston Flag Market
Preston 11th November
Adam Kay: Undoctored
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 12th November
Paul Foot: Dissolve
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 13th November
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 14th November
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 15th November
Twist and Shout
The Guild Lounge
Preston 16th November
Rocky Horror Show
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 18th November
Shape of You: The Music of Ed Sheeran
The Guild Lounge
Preston 21st November
The Band
The Atkinson
Southport 21st November
A Tribute to the Carpenters
The Guild Lounge
Preston 22nd November
Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show
The Guild Lounge
Preston 25th November
Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 26th - 30th November
Lancashire Day
Various Lancashire 27th November
Bublé by Candlelight
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 27th November
Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley 28th November
Paul Smith – Pablo
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 29th November
Robin Morgan
Chorley Theatre
Chorley 29th November
Christmas
The run-up to Christmas truly is the most magical time of the year, especially in Lancashire. This year will be no different as the county is once again set to be transformed into a winter wonderland of festive delights.
Whether it’s meeting Father Christmas or a family trip to the pantomime, there’s so much festive family fun to be had in Lancashire. But it’s not just for children, the Christmas markets and Festive party nights make a great chance for adults to get in the festive spirit too.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to our Christmas pages here.
The Nutcracker
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool 10th November
Santa Specials
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale
Various dates
Step Into Christmas
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 9th November
A Golden Christmas Party
Heskin Hall
Chorley 15th November
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’
The Atkinson Southport 15th November
Christmas by the Sea
Tower Festival Headland
Blackpool
Various dates
Santa’s Grotto Experience
Ribby Hall Village
Fylde
Various dates
The Borrowers at the Dukes
The Dukes Theatre
Lancaster
Various dates
Aladdin The Pantomime
The Globe, Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool
Various dates
A Thornton Hall
Christmas Adventure
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
Various dates
Christmas Lights
Switch On 2024
Preston Flag Market
Preston
23rd November
Christmas Wreath Making
Stirk House Hotel
Ribble Valley
27th November
Christmas Dinner
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale
29th November
A Very 80’s Christmas with Nathan Moore
The Lawrence
Burnley
29th November
Santa Special
Ribble Steam Railway
Preston
Various dates
Crafty Vintage: Whalley
Christmas Market
Whalley
Ribble Valley
30th November - 1st December
Breakfast with Santa
Heskin Hall
Chorley
30th November
Christmas Fair
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble
30th November - 1st December
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Ribble Valley
30th November
Jingle Barn Rock
The Wellbeing Farm
Blackburn
30th November - 1st December
The Nutcracker
Burnley Mechanics
Burnley
30th November
Sail to Santa
WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire
Various dates
Reindeer Day
St Nics Arcade
Lancaster 1st December
Lunch with Father Bark-Mas
The Lawrence Burnley 1st December
Breakfast with Santa
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn
1st December
Cinderella
King George’s Hall
Blackburn
Various dates
Cinderella Pantomime
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool
Various dates
Christmas Beer, Burger and Bingo Night
Holmes Mill
Ribble Valley
Various dates
Sleeping Beauty: Christmas Pantomime
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
6th - 31st December
Uncle Holly: A Christmas Ghost Story
Heskin Hall
Chorley
6th December
Christmas Brass Band Concert
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley
7th December
Santa’s Magical Toy Shop Grotto
Fishergate Shopping Centre
Preston
Various Dates
Christmas Markets Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall
Chorley 7th December
Garstang Santa Dash
Garstang area
Wyre 8th December
Snow White: a Fairytale Adventure on Ice
Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool
Various dates
Winter Wonderland
Lancaster City Centre
Lancaster 8th December
Santa’s Grotto On Santa Bus
Lancaster City Centre
Lancaster 8th, 15th and 22nd December
Victorian Father Christmas
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble 8th December
Festive Fire Garden
Avenham & Miller Parks, Preston 7th December
Be enchanted by a mesmerising display of fire and light for Preston’s first Fire Garden. Feel the heat as dazzling fire sculptures transform Avenham & Miller Parks into a place of wonder and excitement.
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley
9th December
Christmas Craft Market
The Lawrence
Burnley 14th December
Christmas Dinner Dance
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley 14th December
Pony Festive Event at HAPPA
HAPPA
Burnley 14th December
Winter Wonderland Family Fun
Chorley Town Centre
Chorley
Various dates
The Forever House: A Ghost Story for Christmas
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble 15th - 20th December
Music In The City
Lancaster City Centre
Lancaster 15th December
The Whoville Afternoon Tea Experience
Stirk House Hotel
Ribble Valley 15th Decemeber
Breakfast With Santa And His Elves
The Wellbeing Farm
Blackburn 15th December
Crafty Vintage: Crow Wood Christmas Market
Crow Wood Burnley 15th December
Carols By Candlelight
Worden Hall
South Ribble 21st December
Festive Fever Christmas Party Night
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn 21st December
Christmas Characters in the City
Lancaster City Centre
Lancaster 22nd December
Wonka Inspired Afternoon Tea
The Lawrence Burnley 21st -22nd December
A Christmas Carol
Burnley Mechanics
Burnley 23rd December
Breakfast with Santa
Offshore
Fylde 23rd December
Christmas Carols and Fish & Chip Tea
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley 23rd December
Christmas Fun Day with Father Christmas
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley 23rd December
Santa’s Christmas Cracker
Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen 23rd - 24th December
Christmas Eve Breakfast with Santa
The Wrightington Hotel, Health Club & Spa
West Lancashire 24th December
Boxing Day Lunch
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley 26th December
Boxing Day Lunch
Lancashire Manor Hotel West Lancashire 26th December
Sleeping Beauty
Marine Hall
Wyre 28th- 31st December
G4 Christmas
Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn 30th December
Get into the festive spirit and light up those dark night with these Christmas Lights Switch Ons
November
24th November
November
5th December
DECEMBER
Finds Day with the Portable Antiquities Scheme
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Ribble Valley
3rd December
Ghost The Musical
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
3rd December
Charlotte Tilbury
Makeup Masterclass
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn 5th December
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
Various Dates
New Year’s Eve
The Wrightington Hotel, Health Club & Spa
West Lancashire
31st December
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Ribble Valley
31st December
New Years Eve Murder Mystery Night
Lancashire Manor Hotel
West Lancashire
31st December - 1st January
SNEAK PEEK
Fylde Ice Festival
St Annes Square
Fylde
15th February
Baylight’ 25
Morecambe Promenade
Morecambe
21st - 22nd February
Mudfest
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
West Lancashire
15th - 23rd February
Samlesbury Hall Food & Drink Festival
Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble
7th & 8th June
Amazing Accrington Food Festival
Accrington Town Centre
Hyndburn
7th June
The Capital of Dance
Blackpool venues
Blackpool
13th June - 13th July
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green Fylde
2nd - 6th July
Festival of Making
Blackburn Town Centre
Blackburn 5th & 6th July
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
Various venues Colne 22nd August
Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge
Accrington Town Centre Hyndburn
23rd August
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
By Road
The M6 runs right through Lancashire connecting to the M61, M65, M55 and several major A roads. In less than an hour’s drive from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds you could be exploring the vast Pennine Fells, beautiful Ribble Valley or driving along the world famous Blackpool promenade.
By Water
If you’re lucky enough to travel by water then both the Lancaster canal and Leeds-Liverpool canal give you the chance to sail right into the heart of places like Lancaster, Garstang and Burnley, whilst you’ll also get amazing views of our stunning countryside and wildlife on route.
By Rail
Lancashire has excellent rail connections from all over the country - just two hours from London on the West Coast Line with Avanti West Coast with stations at Preston and Lancaster. Change at Preston to reach the towns of Clitheroe, Burnley, Blackburn, Colne and Ormskirk. There are also direct trains traveling from Manchester to most Lancashire towns and cities.
By Air
Both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport have frequent flights serving Europe and international airports including Beijing, Hong Kong and New York. Manchester Airport has direct trains to many Lancashire destinations every 30 minutes and it’s less than an hour’s drive from Manchester to Preston.
By Bike
Bring your bike to Lancashire (or hire one when you get here) and appreciate the variety of terrain and breath-taking views. You can pick up hire bikes from a number of railway stations including Morecambe, Blackburn, Preston and Ormskirk, all at reasonable prices. Leisure Lakes Bikes in Lancaster city centre has a range of hire bikes including electric and hybrid, and Blackpool hire scheme has comfortable yellow bikes from the Palatine Leisure Centre. See cyclelancashire.com for a full list of cycle hire venues.