Take a peek at artistic Lancashire

TAKE A PEEK AT ARTISTIC LANCASHIRE

For memories that don’t cost a penny (or thereabouts), get the family together, pack up your walking boots, and indulge your creative instincts on one of these invigorating sculpture trails.

Kids will love climbing, touching, and puzzling over the fascinating shapes and inspiring structures dotted throughout Lancashire’s spectacular countryside. Whether you have 3 minutes or 3 hours, make sure you pop on down to take a look, just don’t forget to bring the camera, you’re sure to snap some fabulous shots!

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Beacon Fell Country Park

Not recommended for the faint hearted! Crocodiles, lions, bears, snakes, and strange figures neither human nor animal lurk in this forest. Plus the Beacon Fell summit is 266 metres (873 feet) above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Forest of Bowland, Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. On a clear day it is even possible to see the Isle of Man.

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Irwell Valley Sculpture Trail

This superb trail goes from Bacup to Salford Quays, and features over 70 artworks by locally, nationally, and internationally renowned artists.

Pendle Sculpture Trail

Inspired by nature and the Pendle Witches,this new sculpture trail features 10 individualplaques representing the accused witches.

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Towneley Hall Sculpture Trail

This relaxing walk will take you through a beautiful country estate, past the magnificent Towneley Hall, and through to a picnic area and playground.

Great Promenade Show, Blackpool

This intriguing exhibition offers a unique interpretation of Blackpool’s natural and man-made environments. Stretching for two kilometres along the New South Promenade, these fascinating structures are amazing, inspiring and challenging.

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Cleveley’s Promenade

Stroll along this futuristic promenade, and admire the new collection of contemporary artworks, iconic architecture, innovative lighting that’s triggered by the tide, and a striking pavilion.

Tern Project, Morecambe Bay

Truly a bird lover’s haven, Morcambe Bay celebrates its vast array of birdlife by perching steel cormorants, gannets and razorbills in various locations throughout the seaside town. Make sure you check out the Stone Jetty!

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SHIP, Half Moon Bay, Heysham

Created by Anna Gillespie as part of the Morecambe Bay Partnership’s Headlands to Headspace project, the sculpture celebrates Morecambe Bay’s landscape and maritime heritage. The stunning artwork features two figures sitting on the bow and stern of a Viking-style longboat.

Horizon Line Chamber, Sunderland Point, Morecambe Bay

Another Headlands to Headspace commission, this dry stone structure is shaped like an upturned boat and contains a small lens that projects an upside down view of the ever changing horizon onto the inside wall.

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Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail, Clitheroe

This beautiful trail goes along the stunning River Ribble, revealing spectacular views over the Forest of Bowland AONB. Not only will you see some superb statues and unique artworks, you’re also likely to come across plenty of other little woodland critters!

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton

This award-winning Green Flag Country Park is well worth a visit! With picnic sites, a natural play area, and a range of habitats and wildlife, kids will be entertained all day long.

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