Visit Lancashire Events Guide October - December 23

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October -

December 2023

Welcome

As the leaves begin to fall and the days get shorter, Lancashire comes alive with an exciting line up of events to take you through the colder months. The autumn months bring a range of unmissable events including terrifying scare parks, pumpkin picking adventures, spooktacular ghost tours, and of course, a range of fantastic firework displays and light events.

This includes the iconic Blackpool Illuminations which once again shine brightly on the Blackpool Promenade for an extended season, giving you even more opportunities to see these 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 theatre shows, historic halls, festive markets and much more, all waiting to be explored. In fact why not extend your stay and enjoy a short break.

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 - VisitLancashire.com

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Marketing Lancashire can take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. It is advisable to check information with the venue before you travel. No recommendation by Marketing Lancashire is implied by the inclusion of any information and it is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the whole county of Lancashire.

OCTOBER

Northcote Cookery School courses

Northcote

Blackburn

Various dates

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake

Autumn at Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

11th September -

22nd December

British Textile Biennial: Fragments of our time

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Rossendale

Various dates

Artisan market at Brockholes

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Preston

1st October

Day out with Thomas

East Lancashire Railway

Rossendale

1st October

Fused Glass Jewellery Workshop

Crafty Diane Gift Shop, Art Gallery

Preston

1st October

Platform Gallery’s

Northern Star Exhibition

Platform Gallery

Ribble Valley

2nd October - 23rd December

Dirty Dancing

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

27th September - 7th October

Fish & Chips Blackpool

Heritage Tram tour

Heritage Tram Tours, Blackpool North Pier

Blackpool

Various dates

Lizzie

The Dukes Lancaster

Lancaster

5th - 8th October

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Promenade

1st September – 1st January

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!

Chorley Live

Various venues, Chorley

6th & 7th October

One weekend, 35 venues, hundreds of appearances. A fantastic weekend of live entertainment taking place across the town.

Late Night opening:

Goose Spectacular

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

4th - 28th October

Romesh Ranganathan - The Warm Ups

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

4th October

Film nights at The Whitaker

Museum & Art Gallery

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Rossendale

Various dates

Family Magic Comedy Show

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

7th October

Whitney Queen of the night

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

7th October

History tours with John Barnes

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

Various dates

Lantivet with Joy Becker

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

8th October

Clitheroe Artwalk

Various venues around Clitheroe

Ribble Valley

8th October

Wildlife photography workshop at WWT Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

8th October

Jack Whitehall:Settle Down

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

9th October

All- Terrain Wheelchair

Demo Day

Gisburn Forest

Forest of Bowland

11th October

Musical Afternoon Tea

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

11th October

The Greatest Magician: an evening of Wonders

Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Burnley

11th October

Lancaster Music Festival

Various Venues

Lancaster

12th - 15th October

Word Fest.

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

12th - 15th October

Alfie Boe

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

13th October

Darwen Artisan Market

Darwen Market Square

Darwen

14th October

North West Bird

Watching Festival

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

14th - 15th October

Ginfest

Aspect Cocktail Bar & Bistro

Lancaster

14th October

Lightpool Festival

Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool

20th - 28th October

The award-winning Lightpool Festival returns for nine nights this October, with a spectacular programme of light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities.

Lucy Beaumont - The Trouble & Strife!

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

15th October

James Martin Live

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

19th October

Ruby Rouge

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

20th October

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake Exhibition Part 1

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

20th October - 11th December

World Fireworks

Championship Blackpool

Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool

20th October

Abbamania

Darwen Library Theatre

Darwen

21st October

Andrew Bird Taken Seriously

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

22nd October

Novelty Dog Show

The café at HAPPA

Burnley

22nd October

Pop Forever

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

25th October

Pete Firman: Trik Tok

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

26th October

Bradley Wiggins - An Evening with

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

26th October

Woof Shack

The café at HAPPA

Burnley

26th October

Sophie McCartney: Tired & Tested

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

27th October

Carl Hutchinson -

Watch Til The End

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

27th October

Calligraphy Workshop

Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

28th October

Photography ExhibitionOrmskirk Camera Club

The Chapel Ormskirk

West Lancashire

28th October - 24th

November

Whalley Monthly

Artisan Market

The Swan Hotel Courtyard, King Street

Ribble Valley

29th October

British Textile Biennial

Various locations

Lancashire

29th September -

29th 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 you will find a wonderful range of events planned, including free arts and craft workshops, scare festivals and plenty of pumpkin picking opportunities.

For more ideas and inspiration head over to our website - visitlancashire.com

Home of Halloween

Blackpool Tower Dungeon

Blackpool

1st October - 6th November

Ghost Blackpool

Heritage Tram Tour

Heritage Tram Tours, Blackpool North Pier

Blackpool

Various dates

Pumpkin patch

Mrs Dowsons Farm Park

Blackburn

Various dates

Scare Kingdom

Mrs Dowsons Farm Park

Blackburn

6th October - 5th November

Farm and pumpkin picking

Thornton Hall Country Park

Pendle

Various dates

Toddler Halloween Party

Thornton Hall Country Park

Pendle

Various dates

Murder at Monster Mansion

Ribby Hall Village

Fylde

13th October

Journey to Hell Freak Nights

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

13th - 31st October

Pumpkin and Picnics

Croasdale Farm

Blackburn

Various Dates

Frankenstein

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

16th - 21st October

Pumpkin Festival at Ridgeway Farm

Ridgeway Farm

Blackpool

Various dates

Preston Family Fun Park

Fishergate Shopping Centre

Preston

19th - 29th October

Lightpool Festival

Blackpool Town Centre

Blackpool

20th - 28th October

Johnny’s Fear Factory

Johnny’s Bar, Morecambe

Lancaster

20th October - 5th November

Halloween Blast Accrington

Accrington Town Square

Hyndburn

21st October

Halloween Outdoor

Cinema - Hocus Pocus

Fairhaven Lake

Fylde

21st October

Eek! Week

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

21st - 29th October

Spooks at Thornton Hall Farm

Thornton Hall Country Park

Pendle

21st - 29th October

Meet some Hawks & Owls

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

23rd October

Wizard Catch

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

24th October

Oct Half Term Crafternoon

Horse and Bamboo

Rossendale

24th October

The Little Mermaid

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

24th - 25th October

Viva movie sing-along Matilda

VIVA Blackpool

Blackpool

24th October

Sorcerer’s Stones Trail

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

25th and 27th October

Scarred for Life : A Folk Horror Special

The Dukes Lancaster

Lancaster

25th October

Dark Dukes

The Dukes Lancaster

Lancaster

25th - 29th October

Family board game day

Horse and Bamboo

Rossendale

25th October

Pumpkin Painting

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Burnley 25th - 27th October

Hocus Pocus Afternoon

Tea Experience

Stirk House Hotel & Restaurant

Ribble Valley

25th October

Slytherin Slime Workshop

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

26th October

Festival of Light 2023

Rivington Terraced Gardens

Chorley

26th - 28th October

Halloween Ghost Trains

East Lancashire Railway

Rossendale

26th - 28th October

Halloween Ghosts and Spooky Story Time

Gawthorpe Hall

Burnley

26th October

Peter Pan - The Arena

Spectacular

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

26th - 29th October

The Circus of Horrors

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

26th - 31st October

Wacky Woody’s World of Magic

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

27th October

The Haunting of Queen Street Mill

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Burnley

27th - 28th October

The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway

Rossendale

27th October

Spellbinding Saturday

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

28th October

Halloween Crafting

Crafty Diane Gift Shop

Preston

28th October

Halloween Special Curator Talk

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Rawtenstall

28th October

Spooky Story Reading

Fishergate Shopping Centre

Preston

28th October

Halloween Trail

Gawthorpe Hall

Burnley

28th October

Pumpkin Trail at The Whitaker

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Rawtenstall

28th - 29th October

Halloween Spooky Trains

Ribble steam railway and museum

Preston

28th October - 29th October

Hocus Pocus

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

29th October

The Woman in Black

Blackpool Grand Theatre

Blackpool

31st October - 4th November

Family Halloween Party

The Ashcroft

Rossendale

29th October

Murder Mystery Evening

Ribble steam railway and museum

Preston

29th October

The Séance

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

29th October

The Villains Ball

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

29th October

Ghost Walk - October

The Emporium

Ribble Valley

29th October

BONFIRES FIREWORKS & LIGHT EVENTS

Bonfire Night

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Ribble Valley

3rd November

Bonfire Weekend

Thornton Hall Country Park

Pendle

3rd - 4th November

Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle

Ribble Valley

4th November

Late Night Riding & Fireworks

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

4th November

Make a mini rocket

Gawthorpe Hall

Burnley

4th November

Astley Park Bonfire and Fireworks

Astley Park

Chorley

5th November

Astley Illuminated

Astley Park

Chorley

10th November

Light up Lancaster

Various locations, Lancaster

2nd - 4th November

This free family festival of light and art has been extended this year, taking over Lancaster for three days. The city’s historic buildings, Georgian squares and beautiful city parks, will also feature huge artworks and installations both inside and out.

NOVEMBER

The Woman in Black

Blackpool Grand Theatre

Blackpool

31st October - 4th November

Ben Hart: Jadoo

Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Burnley

1st November

Kieran Hodgson: Big in Scotland

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

1st November

Inhaler

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

2nd November

Mrs Brown’s Boys - Mrs Brown Rides Again

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

2nd - 4th November

Gruffalo Family Fun Day

East Lancashire Railway

Rossendale

4th - 5th November

Spooky Tour with Simon Entwistle

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

5th November

The Bodyguard

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

6th - 11th November

SONG: Nativity the musical

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

9th - 11th November

Willow sculpture workshop

Holden Clough Nurseries

Ribble Valley

10th November

Mind, Body, Nature Connection Walk

Barley

Festival of Bowland

11th November

The Makers Market Preston

Fishergate Shopping Centre

Preston

11th November

An evening without Kate Bush

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

12th November

Gabrielle

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

12th November

Musical afternoon tea at Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

15th November

Ed Byrne : tragedy plus time

Lowther Pavilion

Fylde

16th November

November Beer Hall Session

Holmes Mill

Ribble Valley

16th November

Artisan market at Holden Clough

Holden Clough Nurseries

Ribble Valley

17th - 19th November

Skies and Pies with the Starsmith

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Preston

16th November

Russell Watson Dinner Show

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

17th November

There’s a monster in your show

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

17th November

G-Astronomy - A voyage of discovery

Gibbon Bridge hotel & Restaurant

Preston

17th November

The Canterville ghost

Heskin hall

Chorley

18th November

Lino Printing Workshop

Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

22nd November

Everybody’s talking about Jamie

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

21st - 25th November

The spirit of Garstang

Gin tasting event

The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre

Wyre

23rd November

Jo Caulfield: Here Comes Trouble

Chorley Theatre

Chorley

24th November

Art workshops with Kerry Newell

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

25th November

The Diana Ross Story

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

25th November

The ultimate boyband party show

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

25th November

Lancashire Day

Various locations

Lancashire

27th November

Blackburn chamber choir performance

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

Rawtenstall

30th November

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON

Burnley Christmas Light Switch On

Burnley Town Centre

Burnley

18th November

Lytham Christmas lights switch on

Clifton Square

Fylde

18th November

Preston Christmas Light Switch On

Flag Market

Preston

18th November

Darwen Christmas light switch on

Darwen Market Square

Darwen

18th November

Chorley Christmas Light Switch on & Totally Locally Christmas Markets

Chorley Town Centre

Chorley

19th November

Accrington Christmas Light Switch On

Accrington Town Centre

Hyndburn

23rd November

St Anne’s Christmas Lights Switch On

St Anne’s on the sea

Fylde

25th November

Leyland Christmas light switch on

Leyland Town Centre

South Ribble

25th November

Ormskirk Light Switch On

Ormskirk Town Centre

West Lancashire

26th November

Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On

Market Square

Lancaster

26th November

Garstang Christmas Lights

2023 - The Big Switch On

Garstang

Wyre

27th November

Haslingden Christmas Light Switch On and Christmas Markets

Haslingden Library and Haslingden Market

Rossendale

1st December

Get ready for Christmas

As the run-up to Christmas begins, our charming county transforms into a winter wonderland of festive delights.

There are lots of festive events planned across Lancashire which are a perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Whether it’s meeting Father Christmas, a trip to the pantomime or exploring the many Christmas markets, Lancashire has everything you need this festive season.

For more ideas and inspiration head over to our website - visitlancashire.com

Bauble Decorating Workshop

Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

16th November

Christmas by the Sea

Tower Festival Headland

Blackpool

17th November - 1st January

Worden Hall Christmas Fair

Worden Hall

South Ribble

18th - 19th November

Wreath Making Class

The Lawrence

Burnley

19th and 23rd November

A Christmas Carol

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

20th November

A Christmas Carol

The Dukes Theatre

Lancaster

24th November -

31st December

Santa’s Magical Grotto

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

Every Weekend from the 25th November

Beauty and the Beast

Pantomime

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

25th November24th December

Christmas Grotto Wonderland

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

25th November24th Decemeber

Santa’s Christmas wish

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

25th November

Cheeky Elf on the Shelf with the Festive Little Cod Club

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

25th November

Friends of Astley Hall

Christmas Fair

Astley Park

Chorley

26th November

Christmas Fair at Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

26th November

Lancaster on Ice

Dalton Square, Lancaster

25th November - 7th January

Award winning and internationally recognised Lancaster on Ice returns for the 2023 season to the historic Dalton Square, in the heart of Lancaster.

Lancaster on Ice

Dalton Square, Lancaster

25th November - 7th January

Award winning and internationally recognised Lancaster on Ice returns for the 2023 season to the historic Dalton Square, in the heart of Lancaster.

Thornton Hall Christmas

Adventure

Thornton Hall Country Park

Pendle

26th November -

24th December

Christmas markets

The Ashcroft

Rossendale

26th November

Christmas wreath making

Lancaster House

Lancaster

26th November

Whalley Monthly Artisan Market

The Swan Hotel Courtyard

Ribble Valley

26th November

A Christmas Carol

Blackburn Cathedral

Blackburn

27th November

Aljaz & Janette - dancing in a winter wonderland

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

27th November

Artisan Market at Holden Clough

Holden Clough Nurseries

Ribble Valley

1st -3rd December

Christmas at Mytton Fold

Mytton Fold Hotel

Blackburn

1st - 31st December

Christmas in the Carribean

Burnley Mechanics

Burnley

Various Dates

Drag Queen Bingo

Christmas Special

Padiham Town Hall

Burnley

1st December

Festive Afternoon Tea at The Wrightington Hotel

The Wrightington Hotel

Chorley

1st - 30th December

Festive Jazz

The Chapel

West Lancashire

1st December

Viva Jingle Bells Ball

Viva Blackpool

Blackpool

1st - 21st December

Robin Robin Adventure trail at RSPB Leighton Moss

RSPB Leighton moss

Lancaster

1st - 30th December

Christmas at the Farm

Mrs Dowsons Farm Park

Blackburn

Various Dates

Christmas Concert

Gibbon Bridge

Preston

2nd December

Sail to Santa

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

2nd - 23rd December

Meet the Grinch with

Balloon Art Bob

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

2nd December

Festive Artisan Street

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

2nd - 3rd December

Astley Hall Santa’s Grotto

Astley Park

Chorley

2nd - 17th December/ Various

Christmas Markets

Heskin Hall

Chorley

2nd-3rd and 9th -10th December

Great Gatsby Christmas party night

Mitton Hall

Ribble Valley

2nd December

WinterFest

The Whitaker

Rossendale

2nd - 3rd December

Trees Alive

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

3rd December

The North Pole Experience

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

3rd December

Lunch with Father Christmas at The Lawrence

The Lawrence hotel

Burnley

3rd December

Lunch with Santa at The Wrightington Hotel

The Wrightington Hotel

Chorley

3rd, 10th and 17th December

Santa Specials at West

Lancashire Light Railway

West Lancashire Light Railway

West Lancashire

Various Dates

Garstang Victorian

Christmas Festival

Garstang

Wyre

Various Dates

Father Christmas Experiences at Barton Manor Hotel

Barton Manor Hotel & Spa

Preston

4th December

Santa’s Conservation Crew

SEA LIFE Blackpool

Blackpool

4th - 31st December

Three Georgian Christmases in Winckley Square - Historical Talk

Central Methodist Church, Lune Street

Preston

7th December

Christmas Beer Burger

Bingo Nights

Holmes Mill

Ribble Valley

7th December

Aladdin

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

7th - 31st December

Christmas Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Atkinson West Lancashire

7th - 31st December

Bay City Rollers - Christmas

Shang a Lang

King George’s Hall

Blackburn

8th December

Magio Strings - String

Quartet Christmas Music

Fishergate Shopping Centre

Preston

8th December and 14th December

Festive Wine Tasting

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

8th December

Visit Santa at Fishergate Shopping Centre

Fishergate Shopping Centre

Preston

9th and 16th December

Meet Santa’s Reindeer

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

9th December

Festive Fire Garden

Avenham Park

Preston

9th December

Maker’s Market

The Flag Market

Preston

9th December

Family Film Screening - Arthur Christmas

The Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

9th December

Alice through the Looking Glass on Ice. The Return to Wonderland

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

9th - 26th December

Christmas Party Night at The Whitaker

The Whitaker

Rossendale

9th and 16th December

Crafty Vintage Christmas Market

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

10th December

Winckley Christmas Concert

Winckley Square

Preston

10th December

Christmas Wreath Illustration Workshop

Holden Clough Nursery

Ribble Valley

10th December

Christmas wreath demo and workshop

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

11th December

G4 Christmas - Blackpool

Tower Ballroom

Blackpool Tower

Blackpool

12th December

Festive Film ScreeningAnna and the Apocalypse

The Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

13th December

Meet Buddy the Elf with Balloon Art Bob

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

16th December

Santa’s Grotto

Preston Markets

Preston

16th December

The Big Christmas Day Out

Williamson Park

Lancaster

16th - 17th December

Family Film Screening - The Muppets Christmas Carol

The Guild Hall Foyer

Preston

16th December

Christmas Dinner Dance

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

16th December

Lot 13 - A new ghost story for Christmas

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

17th - 22nd December

Breakfast with Santa

Mytton Fold Hotel

Blackburn

17th December

Snow Sisters afternoon tea experience

Stirk House Hotel

Ribble Valley

17th December

Carol Singing Crackers

Affinity Lancashire

Wyre

23rd December

Christmas Fun Day

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston 23rd December

Breakfast with Santa at The Wrightington Hotel

The Wrightington Hotel

Chorley

24th December

Christmas Eve afternoon

tea at The Lawrence

The Lawrence hotel

Burnley

24th December

DECEMBER

Family Theatre: The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet

Horse + Bamboo

Rossendale

Various Dates

ABBA Sensation

Preston Playhouse Theatre

Preston

1st December

Burnley Artisan Market

Burnley Town Centre

Burnley

2nd December

Choir Showcase

The Flag Market

Preston

2nd December

The Great Flatsby Murder Mystery

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Burnley

3rd December

Lost in Music

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

3rd December

Spooky Tour with Simon Entwistle

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

3rd and 17th December

Cake & Classical Music

Schubert: The Trout Quintet

The Atkinson

West Lancashire

4th December

The Full Monty

Opera House and Winter Gardens

Blackpool

5th - 9th December

The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show

Darwen Library Theatre

Darwen

6th December

The Whoville afternoon tea experience

Stirk House Hotel & Restaurant

Ribble Valley

10th December

History tour with John Barnes

Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

10th December

Shrek the musical

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

12th - 30th December

Victorian Choir

Preston Markets

Preston

16th December

Drawn to Water: Quentin

Blake Exhibition - Part 2

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

West Lancashire

20th December - 24th February

Wonka inspired afternoon tea at The Lawrence

The Lawrence Hotel

Burnley

23rd December

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant

Preston

31st December

New Year’s Eve Northern Soul & Motown Party

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Blackpool

31st December

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.

For more information on travelling to and around Lancashire go to visitlancashire.com

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