April - June 2023
Welcome
Spring has officially arrived in Lancashire!
As the longer days start to set in and the brighter weather warms up the beautiful countryside, bustling towns and cities and the golden sands of the Lancashire coast, the county starts to come alive with exciting things to see and do.
Witness adorable new animal arrivals at one of the many farm parks, walk through fields and gardens full of stunning springtime blooms, or enjoy delicious seasonal food and drink in one of the many restaurants. Add to that the many special events that will be taking place across the country over the next few months, is it any wonder that spring is such a popular time to visit Lancashire?
From family friendly events, music festivals and theatre shows, to Easter treats, bank holiday fun and celebrations of the great outdoors, you’ll find the perfect event for you.
This handy events guide provides you with all the information you need for the fantastic events happening in Lancashire from April – June. Including special sections for Easter Weekend, the King’s Coronation Celebrations, and the upcoming bank holiday weekends – the perfect time to visit Lancashire!
Don’t forget, Lancashire is home to some fantastic places to eat, stay and attractions are waiting to welcome you this spring.
Get booking now – 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 on visitlancashire.com online before your 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.
APRIL
Marjan Wouda: Familiar
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
Various dates
Den of Dragons Children’s
Competition Hunt
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Ribble Valley
1st - 30th April
Spring Farm and Soft Play at Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
1st - 6th and 11th-16th April
Islands in the Stream
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
1st April
Hyndburn Sound
Accrington Town Square
Hyndburn
1st April
Tales of Lancashire Exhibition
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Burnley
1st April - 4th Nov
Wildlife Exhbition
Carnes Fine Art, Cedar Farm
West Lancashire
Various Dates
Motorcycle Sprint at Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
2nd April
Family Theatre: The Dancing Elephant
Horse + Bamboo
Rossendale
2nd April
Down the Rabbit Hole - Interactive Afternoon
Tea Experience
Stirk House Hotel
Ribble Valley
3rd April
Cake & Classical Music at the Atkinson
The Atkinson West Lancashire
3rd April
Peppa Pig’s Aquarium Adventure
SEA LIFE Blackpool
Blackpool
3rd April - 21st May
Alice in Wonderland
Week long Workshop
Lowther Pavilion
Fylde
3rd-7th April
Italian Day - Teenage Cookery
Flavours Cookery School
Ribble Valley
4th April
Kids Crafts - Spring Drop in
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Burnley
5th - 6th April
Crafternoon
Horse + Bamboo
Rossendale
5th April
Work with the artist: Family Creating Story Workshop
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
5th April
Stonyhurst Holy Week
Retreat 2023
Stonyhurst College
Ribble Valley
6th - 9th April
Beginners Guide to Horse and Pony Care
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
6th April
Toddle Together
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston
6th April
Films at The Whitaker:
Toni Erdmann
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
6th April
Alice in Wonderland
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
7th April
George’s Comedy Club
King George’s Hall
Blackburn
7th April
Hidden Kingdom Quest
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
8th - 15th April
Twirlywoos
The Dukes
Lancaster
8th - 9th April
Pony Squad
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
8th April
Create with Caroline - Family Lino Printing Workshop
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
8th April
Blackpool Brick Festival
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
8th April
Makers Market
Preston Flag Market
Preston
Various dates
Oh What a Nite! Starring
The Jersey Beats
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
9th April
Fun Dog Show Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall
Chorley
9th April
EASTER WEEKEND
With the delicious Easter treats, cute fuzzy animals and beautiful countryside views, Easter is such an exciting time to visit Lancashire.
Not only is there lots of delicious chocolate for you to try but there’s Easter Egg hunts, Egg Rolling in the park and plenty of other exciting events for you to squeeze into the upcoming long Easter weekend. Whether you are looking for a family day out or simply looking for something to do whilst you catch up with friends, there’s plenty to do in Lancashire.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to visitlancashire.com
Egg-cellent Easter
Holiday Crafts
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Ribble Valley
1st - 17th April
Easter at the Farm 2023
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park
Blackburn
1st - 10th April
Easter Surprise
Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play
Blackpool
1st - 16th April
The Big Easter Hunt
Ribby Hall Village
Preston
1st - 15th April
Easter Fun on Ridgeway Farm
Ridgeway Farm Blackpool
Blackpool
1st - 10th April
Easter Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
1st April
Easter Egg Trail
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
1st - 16th April
Easter Craft Workshop
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
1st - 16th April
Skoolz out Easter Holiday Club
Waddow Hall Activity Centre
Ribble Valley
3rd - 14th April
Spring into Easter at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston
4th - 6th April
Spring into Easter at Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
West Lancashire
5th April
Mill Mouse Easter Trail
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Burnley
5th - 6th and 8th April
Meet the Mermaids
SEA LIFE Blackpool
Blackpool
6th April / 13th April
Meet the Flowerpot People!
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
6th - 7th April
Easter Eggstravaganza at Thornton Hall
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
7th - 10th April
Easter Funfair
Towneley Park
Burnley
7th - 16th April
Alice in Wonderland
Planting Workshop
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
8th April
Easter Bunny Trail
Gawthorpe Hall
Burnley
9th April
Easter Day Breakfast
Ribby Hall Village
Preston
9th April
Easter Sunday Lunch
Ribby Hall Village
Preston
9th April
Easter Sunday Lunch at The Midland Hotel
The Midland Hotel
Lancaster
9th April
Easter Sunday
The Villa Wrea Green
Preston
9th April
Egg Rolling
Avenham & Miller Park, Preston
10th April
Preston’s annual Egg Rolling event is back. There will be market stalls to browse, Henna artists, performances, and workshops - not to mention the annual Easter Bonnet Competition!
Easter Fun Day at Gibbon Bridge
Gibbon Bridge Hotel and Restaurant
Preston
10th April
Easter Family Fun Day
Waddow Hall Activity Centre
Ribble Valley
10th April
Egg Rolling
Avenham & Miller Parks
Preston
10th April
Easter Petting Zoo with Alldays Farm
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
11th - 13th April
For a full list of events happening in Lancashire go to VisitLancashire.com or
APRIL
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Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
10th April
Chris Connor: The World Famous Elvis Presley Tribute Show
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
10th April
Mother Goose
The Muni Theatre
Burnley
11th April
Den Village at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston
13th April
Dream Boys
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
13th April
River Monitoring with Wyre Rivers Trust
Scorton Area
Forest of Bowland
13th April
Dinosaur adventure at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston
14th April
Dreamcoat Stars
The Muni Theatre
Pendle
14th April
Re-Take That
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
14th April
Lune Valley Arts Festival
Hornby Village Institute
Forest of Bowland
15th - 16th April
Dinosaur Adventure live
The Muni Theatre
Burnley
15th April
Walk This Way
Cherestanc Square
Wyre
15th April
Lune Valley Arts Festival
Hornby Village Institute, Lancaster
15th & 16th April
A wonderful display of ceramics, paintings, paper craft, glass, stoneware and much more. A chance to speak with the makers themselves and perhaps treat yourself to something nice.
Fireman Sam
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
15th April
Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
15th April
Spring Modern Calligraphy
Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Barton Grange Garden Centre
Preston
16th April
Spring Craft Fair
The Muni Theatre
Pendle
16th April
Absolute Reggae
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
20th April
National Theatre Live: Othello
Lowther Pavilion
Fylde
20th April
Spring Themed Afternoon Tea
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Burnley
20th April
The Bench
The Muni Theatre
Pendle
20th April
Films at The Whitaker : Beyond
the visible - Hilma af Klint
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
20th April
Walk the Big One
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool
Various Dates
An Evening of Magic and Mystery
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa
Preston
21st April
Ugly Duckling
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
21st April
Mamma Mannia on the Lawn
Heskin Hall
Chorley
21st April
Walk the Woodie
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool
Various dates
RSPB Moorland Safari
Slaidburn
Forest of Bowland
Various dates
An Evening of Burlesque
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
22nd April
Secret Garden Bingo at Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
22nd April
Festival Bowland 2023 -
Cromwell in Bowland
Hurst Green
Forest of Bowland
22nd April
The Glamour of Eurovision: Europhoria
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
22nd April
Wray Scarecrow Festival
Wray Lancaster
22nd April - 1st May
Dinosaurs and all that rubbish
Lowther Pavilion
Fylde
23rd - 25th April
Rapunzel
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
23rd April
George and the Dragon Fun Day
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
23rd April
The Legends of American Country Show
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
24th April
Russell Maliphant Dance Company: VORTEX
The Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster University
Lancaster
27th and 28th April
Author Talk with Stephen Oldfield
The Whitaker Museum
Rossendale
27th April
Woof Shack
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
27th April
RSPB Bowland Farmland
Wader Walk
Claughton-on-Brock
Forest of Bowland
28th April
Forest Bathing
Gisburn Forest
Forest of Bowland
28th April
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival
Clitheroe
28th April – 1st May
Clitheroe and its surrounds will be buzzing with great music this bank holiday, as the festival returns for its 14th year, bringing wonderful concerts, street and community music.
May Bank Holiday
Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival
The Grand, Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
28th April - 1st May
Eid Celebration and Storytelling
Horse + Bamboo
Rossendale
29th April
Grizedale Valley Tramper Trek
Scorton Area
Forest of Bowland
29th April
The Greatest Show at Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
29th April - 1st May
Big Girls Don’t Cry
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
30th April
Restricted Rocks Festival 2023
Witton Country Park
Blackburn
30th April
Ron Hill 10K
Accrington Town Square
Hyndburn
30th April
Whalley Monthly Artisan
Market - Crafty Vintage
Swan Pub Courtyard
Ribble Valley
Various dates
Fun Dog Show
Samlesbury Hall
Preston
1st May
5 Years
The Dukes Theatre
Lancaster
1st May
The Commitments
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
1st May
Bank Holiday Spectacular
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
1st May
MAY
Earthworm Biology & Ecology
Gisburn Forest
Forest of Bowland
2nd May
Hunt for the Royal Jewels
Gawthorpe Hall
Burnley
3rd - 7th May
Toddle Together
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston
4th May
Walk the Woodie
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool
Various dates
Mayday Festival
Towneley Park
Burnley
1st May
Secret Garden Dance Anthem
Takeover at Thornton
Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
6th May
Great Harwood Plug & Play Event
Queen Street
Hyndburn
6th May
Lawn Mower Racing at Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park
Pendle
7th and 8th May
Garstang Walking Festival
Various Locations around Garstang, Rural Wyre, Forest of Bowland and Fylde
5th - 14th May
You can take part in all sorts of guided walks from short wellbeing walks to riverside rambles, historic walks, dog friendly walks, Nordic walking and evening strolls
CORONATION CELEBRATIONS
Don’t forget Saturday 6th May 2023 marks the coronation of His Majesty the King, as he is officially crowned. To celebrate there’s a range of ceremonial and community events taking place over the long Coronation weekend.
Did you know The King now also holds the title of the Duke of Lancaster? Which means he has a very special connection to our county and the people who live here. This bank holiday is the perfect time for Lancashire to come together and celebrate this historic milestone. Why not take a trip to one of the many Coronation events taking place across Lancashire this May?
To discover more head over to visitlancashire.com
Coronation Trail - The Kings Wardrobe
Accrington Town Centre
Hyndburn
17th April - 29th May
Throne Selfie Station
Affinity Lancashire
Wyre
5th - 8th May
Coronation Celebrations @
Accrington Market Hall
Accrington Market Hall
Hyndburn
6th May
Picnic in the Park
Astley Park
Chorley
6th May
Coronation Big Lunch
Avenham & Miller Parks
Preston
6th May
Great Harwood Coronation Day
Bank Mill Centre
Hyndburn
6th May
May Bank Holiday
Weekend at Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall
Chorley
7th May
Baxenden Community
Coronation Day
Haworth Art Gallery
Hyndburn
7th May
Coronation Brass Band Concert
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Preston
8th May
Wyre Coronation Walk
Cherestanc Square
Wyre
8th May
Children’s Coronation Party
The Dog Inn @ Belthorn
Blackburn
8th May
The Big Help Out Day
Cherestanc Square
Wyre
8th May
Chic to Chic - A Tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers and CHIC
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
7th May
Chorley 10K
Market Street
Chorley
8th May
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
9th - 10th May
Highest Point Festival
Williamson Park
Lancaster
11th - 14th May
Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals 2023
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
11th May
Ribble Rivers Trust Guided Walk - Chipping
Chipping
Forest of Bowland
12th May
Clitheroe Beer Festival
St Michaels & St John’s
Ribble Valley
12th - 13th May
Totally Tina
The Muni Theatre
Pendle
12th May
Lost in Music 2023 - One Night at the disco
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
13th May
Painting Padiham
Padiham
Burnley
13th May
Ormskirk Medieval Festival
Coronation Park, Ormskirk
13th & 14th May
Find out what life was like in West Lancashire 900 years ago by coming along to the marvellous Ormskirk Medieval Festival. Enjoy fabulous medievalthemed activities, entertainment and displays.
The Lancashire Hotpots: Good Times Tour
The Muni Theatre
Pendle
13th May
Gandhi in Bowland
Clitheroe
Forest of Bowland
13th May
Ormskirk Medieval Festival
Coronation Park
West Lancashire
13th - 14th May
In the Night Garden Live
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
17th May - 18th
Wines of the world Evening
The Villa Wrea Green
Preston
19th May
Thank you for the Music
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
20th May
Simon Day Comedy Tour at The Chapel
The Chapel in Ormskirk
West Lancashire
20th May
Lancashire Science Festival
UCLAN
Preston
20th May
An Evening of Magic with Richard Jones
The Atkinson
West Lancashire
24th May
Pendle Peat & Pie Challenge
Barley
Forest of Bowland
25th May
Woof Shack
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
25th May
Bumblee Spotting
Gisburn Forest
Forest of Bowland
26th May
The Wizard of Oz
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
31st May
Crafternoon
Horse + Bamboo
Rossendale
31st May
Own a Pony Day
HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
31st May - various dates
Spring Bank Holiday
Darwen Live
Darwen Town Centre Square
27th & 28th May
The free music festival returns to Darwen. Head down to witness a range of performances across the weekend including The View, The Blow Monkey, Lanterns and many more.
War of the Roses
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
27th- 28th May
Retro in the Park Weekender
Towneley Park
Burnley
27th- 28th May
Ministry of Science
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
28th May
Pirate Treasure Hunt
SEA LIFE Blackpool
Blackpool
28th May - 3rd September
Martin Kemp Live DJ Set Back to the 80s
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
28th May
Carribean Carnival
Preston City Centre
Preston
28th May
Skoolz out May holiday club
Waddow Hall Activity Centre
Ribble Valley
29th - 31st May
Music in the Park
Worden Park, Leyland
28th May
Following the success of last years event, the festival is back with headliners Bananarama, Nik Kershaw, Peter Andre and more all taking to the stage.
Pirate Treasure Hunt
SEA LIFE Blackpool
Blackpool
Various Dates
The Wizard of Oz
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
1st-2nd June
Family Board Game Day
Horse + Bamboo
Rossendale
1st June
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
2nd June
JUNE
Accrington Food Festival
Accrington Town Square
3rd June
The Accrington Food Festival is back celebrating all of Lancashire’s delicious produce, with a wide range of stalls as well as Netflix star Molly Robbins who will be returning to the main stage.
Justin Moorhouse
Stretch and Think
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
3rd June
Accrington Food Festival
Accrington Town Square
Hyndburn
3rd June
A Taste of Chorley
Chorley Town Centre
3rd - 4th June
Artisan Market at Mere Sands Wood
Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve
West Lancashire
3rd - 4th June
A Taste of Chorley
Chorley town centre
3rd & 4th th June
A Taste of Chorley returns this June to showcase the great food and drink culture Chorley has to offer. You can expect live cooking demonstrations, food tasting, advice on healthy eating.
Preston Tattoo Convention
Preston North End Football Stadium
Preston
3rd - 4th June
Jazz Ensemble: Young Jazz in Winckley Square
Winckley Square
Preston
3rd June
The Overtones
VIVA Blackpool
Blackpool
4th June
Psychic Sally
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
8th June
Meadow Inspiration Walk
Gisburn Forest
Forest of Bowland
9th June
Leyland Festival
Worden Park, Leyland
17th June
Head to the streets of Leyland to watch the spectacular parade through the town centre, followed by the popular festival at Worden Park.
Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
9th June
50th Anniversary Celebration
The Hill Ski Slope
Rossendale
10th June
Jazzin’ in the park
Winckley Square Gardens
Preston
10th June
The Big Green Get Together
Wyre Estuary Country Park
Wyre
10th June
Supercar Showtime
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
11th June
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Town Hall, Albert Road, Colne
18th June
It’s time to race using nothing but gravity, courage, and a bit of lunacy as the Super Soapbox Challenge comes to Colne this June. A great day out for all the family.
Winckley Square Walk: A regency Promenade & Afternoon tea: Elaine Taylor
Winckley Square
Preston
11th June
The Spongebob Musical
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool
13th - 17th June
Festival Bowland 2023Move More Naturally
Dunsop Bridge
Forest of Bowland
17th June
City Mela
Preston City Centre
Preston
17th June
Armed Forces Week
Blackpool
19th - 25th June
Blackpool will be saying thank you to our heroes as they welcome serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets with a wide range of activities for this years Armed Forces Week.
Leyland Festival
Worden Park
South Ribble
17th June
Ministry of Science 2023
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool
18th June
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Town Hall, Albert Road
Pendle
18th June
Father’s Day
Wrea Green
Preston
18th June
Blackpool Armed Forces Week
Blackpool
Blackpool
19th - 25th June
Catch the Wind Kite Festival
Morecambe Promenade
24th & 25th June
Celebrate the 30th year anniversary at Catch the Wind Kite Festival where you can expect music, professional kite flyers, street performers and creative workshops.
One Night of Queen
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley
23rd June
Outdoor Cinema Lytham - Top Gun Maverick
RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre
Fylde
23rd June
Murder Mystery
Gibbon Bridge Hotel and Restaurant
Preston
24th June
Three Towers Trek
Outdoor Activites Service and Alternative Adventure
Blackburn
24th June
The Tateham Modern Art Exhibition
Maiden Bridge, Tatham
24th June - 30th July
Each year since 1996 the Maiden Bridge Gallery exhibition has featured the best of Northern UK Artists and a small number of internationally renowned contributors from Europe and Scandinavia.
Outdoor Cinema Lytham - Dirty Dancing
RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre
Fylde
24th June
Catch the Wind Kite Festival
Morecambe Promenade
Lancaster
24th - 25th June
The Tateham Modern Art Exhibition
Maiden Bridge
Forest of Bowland
Various Dates
Burnley Vintage Car Show
Burnley Town Centre
Burnley
25th June
Burnley Classic Vehicle Show
Townley Park, Burnley
25th June
The 38th Annual Classic Vehicle show will be taking place at Towneley Park this June. This vibrant show offers plenty of attractions, suitable for the whole family.
Classic Car Show
Hoghton Tower
Chorley
25th June
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green
Fylde
28th June - 2nd July
Armed Forces Day
Preston City Centre Preston
29th June
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green, Lytham St Annes.
28th June – 2nd July
Lytham Festival returns this summer with headliners Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Kaiser Chiefs, Lionel Richie and more all taking to the stage.
SNEAK PEEK
Fleetwood Festival of Transport
Fleetwood
Wyre
16th July
Royal Lancashire Show
Ribchester
Ribble Valley
21st - 23rd July
Chorley Flower Show
Astley Park
Chorley
28th - 30th July
Garstang Show
Garstang
Preston
5th August
Blackpool Air Show
Blackpool Seafront
Blackpool
12th - 13th August
Clitheroe Food Festival
Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
5th - 12th August
Lytham 1940s Weekend
Lytham St Annes
Wyre
19th August
Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival
Colne
Pendle
25th - 27th August
Great Eccleston Tractor
Pulling Championship
Great Eccleston Showground
25th - 27th August
Ride the Lights
Blackpool
29th August
Blackpool Illuminations
Switch on
Blackpool
1st September
St Annes Kite Festival
St Anne’s Beach
Wyre
8th September
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Blackpool
16th September / Various Dates
A taste of Leyland
Leyland
South Ribble
23rd September
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
By RoadThe 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 RailLancashire 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 AirBoth 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 BikeBring 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