Visit Lancashire for events - April - June 2023

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April - June 2023

for events
Contents 3 Welcome 4 April 6 Easter Weekend 13 May Bank Holiday 14 May 16 Coronation Celebrations 20 Spring Bank Holiday 21 June 22 Sneak Peek Front cover - Skoolz Out – Summer event, Waddow Hall

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

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APRIL

Rock Icons

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

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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

For a full list of events happening in Lancashire go to VisitLancashire.com or FOLLOW US ON VisitLancashire @VisitLancashire @visitlancashire

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.

MAY

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.

For a full list of events happening in Lancashire go to VisitLancashire.com or FOLLOW US ON VisitLancashire @VisitLancashire @visitlancashire

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

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.

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.

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.

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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