This handy guide is the perfect accompaniment to any summer day out in Lancashire, providing you with a breakdown of all the great events coming up from July - September.
Contents
Welcome
The sunshine season has officially begun, and there are so many fantastic memories waiting to be made in Lancashire. Whether you are looking for something to do in the school holidays or a break away with loved ones, you will be sure to find it in Lancashire. With miles of golden beaches, unmissable food and drink and bustling cities, towns and villages, there’s something to put a smile on everybody’s face. Once again, Lancashire’s events calendar is looking jam packed and you really won’t want to miss out. From the World Gravy Wrestling Championships to the fantastic Chorley Flower Show, unmissable theatre shows and of course the return of the world- famous Blackpool Illuminations, it’s set to be a fun summer here in Lancashire. This handy guide is the perfect accompaniment to any summer day out in Lancashire, providing you with a breakdown of all the great events coming up. Don’t miss the special bank holiday weekend section, the ideal time for a short break in Lancashire. So, what are you waiting for, get planning your visit now – VisitLancashire.com
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The award-winning Chorley Flower Show is back for 2025 - get your tickets for a great day out for all the family (including your canine companions!) • Stunning show gardens • Breathtaking displays from award-winning professional exhibitors • Expert gardening demonstrations • Entry into the historic Astley Hall included in the ticket • Amateur competitions • Incredible entertainment including vintage and classic car show and children’s activities • Shopping opportunities with a variety of trade stands • Fantastic food village • Special guests including JB Gill – see website for details
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JULY The Blackpool Tower Circus Blackpool Tower Blackpool Various dates Holmes Mill Beer Hall Sessions
The National Festival of Making Blackburn Town Centre 5th- 6th July Expect to find creative workshops, live street performances and delicious food and drink as the family festival returns to Blackburn town Centre.
Summer of Magic Hole in Wand Blackpool Blackpool Various Dates Dragonfly Festival WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley Various dates
West Lancashire Various dates Savage Beauty Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall Fylde 15th May - 15th August Capital of Dance Various locations Blackpool 1st - 31st July
Escaping the Blitz: Blackpool’s air raid experiences in WW2 Showtown Blackpool 3rd July Lost Voices; Living Stories The Whitaker Rossendale 3rd July Summer Diesel Gala East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 3rd - 6th July Mill Fest Live Music Weekender
Twisted! The Musical The Muni Theatre Pendle 4th - 5th July Voulez Vous - The Dinner Party Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 4th July Wannabe - The Ultimate Bingo Extravaganza Thornton Hall Country Park Pendle 5th July The MET (Mobile Event Tent) University of Central Lancashire’s School of Arts and Media Preston 5th July - 2nd August Murder Mystery “Game, Spice Girls VIVA Blackpool Blackpool 4th July Bottomless Bubbles &
Get Crafty: Saturday Free Arts and Craft Activites Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Blackburn Various dates Pure Imagination of Magic Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool Various dates Evolution of Magic Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool Various dates Wartime Blackpool Exhibition Showtown Blackpool Various dates Our Future Coast Exhibition Lancaster Maritime Museum Lancaster Various dates
Guided Dragonfly Walks WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre West Lancashire 19th June - 30th July One Night in Dublin Grand Theatre Blackpool
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley 4th - 6th July Axes to Ashes: Q&A Questions Axed Axes to Ashes Pendle 4th July Open Mic Night Horse + Bamboo Rossendale 4th July The Big Country
Blackpool 2nd July The Great Unrest Chorley Theatre Chorley 2nd - 5th July
Set and Murder!” Lancashire Manor Hotel West Lancashire 5th July
Lytham Festival Lytham Green, Lytham St Annes 3rd – 6th July
Mytton Fold Ribble Valley 4th July
Lytham Festival returns this summer with headliners Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, Simple Minds & Texas taking to the stage.
Witchcraft 1612 - A Walking Tour of Lancaster Lancaster City Centre
Pop up Victorian Tea Room Judges’ Lodgings Museum
Guided British Sign Language Walk WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre West Lancashire 9th July Disney’s Aladdin JR Chorley Theatre Chorley 9th - 12th July Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Masterclass Mytton Fold Ribble Valley 10th July Morecambe Music Festival Various locations Morecambe 10th - 13th July Exploring Wartime Art Showtown Blackpool 10th July Film Night: Conclave The Whitaker Rossendale 10th July Chris Stapleton VIVA Blackpool Blackpool 11th - 12th July Fish & Fizz Festival Artisan Ribble Valley Ribble Valley 11th - 12th July Jools Holland & His Rhythm
Live at The Nest - Alex Johnson Brindle Distillery Chorley 11th July Waterfoot Wakes Horse + Bamboo Rossendale 11th - 19th July An Audience with Mark & Lard Lancaster Grand Theatre
Lancaster 5th July
Lancaster 5th July Gin Experience Whitehall Distillery Darwen 5th July National Meadows Day Crook O’Lune picnic site
Children’s Free Art Workshops with Rita WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre West Lancashire 6th - 20th July Heritage Walk: Weavers Uprising The Whitaker Rossendale 6th July Japanese Car Rally Heskin Hall Chorley 6th July Live Music Sundays The Pub at Holland Hall
Lancaster 12th July Red Hot and Ready Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 12th July Affinity Lancashire Big 30th Birthday Bash Affinity Lancashire Wyre 12th -13th July Dino Fest Lancaster City Centre Lancaster 12th - 13th July Darwen Pride Market Square Darwen 12th July Jitterbug and Jive
Lancaster 5th July HAPPA’s In-Hand Show HAPPA Burnley 5th July History Beneath our Feet Clitheroe Castle Ribble Valley 5th July Artisan Street Affinity Lancashire Wyre 5th July Late Night Riding and Fireworks Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool 5th July Mini Makers: Pride The Whitaker Rossendale 5th July National Festival of Making Blackburn Town Centre Blackburn 5th - 6th July
West Lancashire Various Dates Woof Shack HAPPA Burnley 6th July Cake & Classical: Percussion Without Limits The Atkinson Southport 7th July Festival Bowland
Showtown Blackpool 12th July Fun Dog Show Heskin Hall Chorley 13th July
Forest of Bowland Forest of Bowland 7th July Spot’s Birthday Party The Atkinson Southport 8th - 9th July
& Blues Orchestra Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 11th July
Beat-Herder Festival Dockber Farm Ribble Valley 17th - 20th July Bongo’s Bingo 90s Special VIVA Blackpool Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show Salesbury Hall Ribble Valley 18th - 20th July Take That Tribute: Everything Changes Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool 18th July - 29th Aug The Lancashire Hotpots: Definitely Gravy Tour Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 19th July Rossendale Pride in the Park The Whitaker Rossendale 19th July Bill’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic Towneley Hall Burnley 19th July Blackpool 18th July
Celebrating Celine! Winter Gardens Blackpool
Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival Ormskirk Town Centre 13th July A family fun day out to celebrate the heritage of Ormskirk’s Gingerbread, with free children’s entertainment, non-stop musical entertainment and a fantastic Artisan Market.
Blackpool 19th July Clitheroe Castle Festival of Archaeology and Community Hub day Clitheroe Castle Ribble Valley 19th July ComedySportz Chorley Theatre Chorley 19th July Summer Fun at Go Ape Rivington Go Ape Rivington Chorley 19th July - 31st August History Beneath Our Feet - Clitheroe Castle Tour Clitheroe Castle Ribble Valley 19th July Lowther’s Ice Cream Festival Lowther Pavilion Fylde 19th - 20th July
Vintage Market Chew’s Yard Preston 13th July Penny Farm Summer Fair World Horse Welfare Penny Farm Fylde 13th July Annual Burnley & Pendle Grand Prix Towneley Park Burnley 13th July Princess and Pirates Day West Lancashire Railway West Lancashire 13th July The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I Hoghton Tower Chorley 13th July Anton & Giovanni: Together again Winter Gardens Blackpool
Historical Women of Lancaster - Lives in writing Lancaster City Museum Lancaster 15th July Summer Tennis Camp Stonyhurst College Ribble Valley 15th July - 8th August Explore Gawthorpe’s Walled Garden and Grounds Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 16th July In the Night Garden Live Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 16th - 17th July The Kings of Swing Lowther Pavilion Fylde 17th July
9 Group Sector Control Room Talk - Defending the North West in 1941 Spitfire Visitor Centre
The Dukes Park Show – The Wizard of Oz Williamson Park 18th July – 24th August
Blackpool 14th July
Blackpool 17th July
With Williamson Park transforming into the Emerald City, audiences can expect to be whisked away on a vibrant, colourful mission to find the Wizard in order to help Dorothy get home to Lancaster.
Beacon Country Park - Green Fayre Up Holland West Lancashire 19th - 20th July Indie Explosion: The Story of Britpop Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 19th July The Importance of Being Earnest The Platform Morecambe 19th July Heysham Viking Festival Heysham Village Morecambe 19th - 20th July The Lancashire Festival Avenham & Miller Park Preston 19th July Living History Weekend Samlesbury Hall South Ribble 19th - 20th July Minions East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 19th July
Fleetwood Festival of Transport - Tram Sunday Lord Street, Fleetwood Wyre 20th July Farmers Market Hoghton Tower Chorley 20th July Monthly Classic Car Rally Heskin Hall Chorley 20th July Rossendale 20th July Free Mini Golf Affinity Lancashire Wyre 21st - 25th July Equine Care and Cake Club HAPPA Burnley 21st July Chicago Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 22nd - 26th July Colne Grand Prix Colne Town Centre Pendle 22nd July Country Superstars The Atkinson Dino Adventure East Lancashire Railway
Chorley Flower Show Astley Park 25th – 27th July
Bigger and better than ever, the award-winning Chorley Flower Show is back for its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with more entertainment and activities than ever before! Come along for a great day out for all the family.
Festival of Fun: Summer Holidays Thornton Hall Country Park Pendle 23rd - 31st July Festival of Archaeology Clitheroe Castle Ribble Valley
High Jinx Blackpool Tower Circus
Blackpool 25th July Minecraft Little Cod Club Affinity Lancashire Wyre 26th July
19th July - 3rd August Own a Pony Day HAPPA Burnley 23rd and 26th July Sarah Joy Ford The Whitaker Museum Rossendale 24th July Banter Bingo Boys The Pub at Holland Hall West Lancashire 24th July Brewery Tours
Drag Queen Bingo Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 26th July Girlband Bottomles Brunch VIVA Blackpool Blackpool 26th July Story Tour: Family Friendly Georgian Walking Tour Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster 26th July Outdoor Theatre - Treasure Island Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 26th July Morecambe Pride Morecambe Promenade Morecambe 26th July
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley 25th July Fleetwood Bac The Atkinson
Summer Saturdays Lancashire Police Museum Lancaster 19th July - 30th August
Southport 23rd July
Southport 25th July
Wanderland Cottam Hall Playing Fields 26th July
Wyre’s family festival returns! From Bluey to bouncy castles, music, animals and magic – it’s the ultimate family day out.
Family Fiesta Schools Out for Summer Kanteena Lancaster 26th July Sweet and Sour Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 26th July Monthly Artisan Market Heskin Hall Chorley 27th July Spot’s Birthday Party Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 27th July Teddy Bear Picnic Artisan Ribble Valley Ribble Valley 27th July The Pony Club HAPPA Burnley 27th July
The Wizarding Adventure East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale 27th July Whalley Monthly Artisan Market Swan Pub & Hotel Car Park Ribble Valley 27th July The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 29th - 30th July
Fun and Games in the Beer Hall
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley Various dates Wednesday Quiz nights
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley Various dates
AUGUST
Clitheroe Food Festival Clitheroe Town Centre 9th August
Dragonfly Festival WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Mini Makers: Summer Seaside The Whitaker Rossendale 2nd August Much Ado About Nothing Hoghton Tower Chorley 2nd August Pop Up Victorian Tea Room Judges’ Lodgings Lancaster 2nd August Summer Gala West Lancashire Railway West Lancashire 2nd - 3rd August You Are My Best Friend Lowther Pavilion Fylde 2nd - 6th August Woof Shack HAPPA Burnley 3rd August Japanese Car Rally Heskin Hall Chorley 3rd August Taylormania Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 3rd August Ribble Valley Taste Fest Various locations Ribble Valley 4th - 8th August
West Lancashire Various dates Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn 1st August Flowers and Friendship 1st August Nestival Brindle Distillery Chorley 1st - 3rd August Lowther’s Jazz & Blues Festival Lowther Pavilion Fylde 2nd - 3rd August Day Out With Thomas East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 2nd - 3rd August Padiham Summer Fair/ Duck Race Padiham Town Centre Burnley 2nd August Late Night Riding and Fireworks Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool 2nd and 23rd August Bracelets The Atkinson Southport
Expect delicious produce from Lancashire and beyond, inspirational chefs and exciting culinary activities as the popular Clitheroe Food Festival returns.
Festival Bowland Various locations Forest of Bowland 4th August Megaslam Wrestling VIVA Blackpool Blackpool Various dates Own a Pony Day HAPPA Burnley Various dates Punch and Judy Shows Affinity Lancashire Wyre 5th - 7th August Sean Wrest and Dan Merriman Aven Preston 6th - 10th August
Pond Dipping and Explore the Walled Garden Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Various dates The Taylor Effect Darwen Library Theatre Darwen 8th August Travel to Wonderland East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 8th August Bacup Now Classic and Performance Car Show Irwell Terrace Rossendale 9th August Coldplay + Oasis + Stereophonics Tributes
Kanteena Lancaster 9th August
Blackpool Air Show Blackpool Promenade 9th – 10th August
Blackpool Air Show returns with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront, including the famous red arrows.
Light up the Dark Downham 12th August
Lytham 1940’s Weekend Lytham Green 16th – 17th August Lytham relives the 1940’s wartime era with a weekend of forties singing, dancing, historic vehicles, military charities and so much more.
Celebrate the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on this fun, family-friendly summer session with artist, Keith Parkinson. Let Keith fire your creativity and go home with some fantastic night-sky themed artwork.
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Create Your Own Wellington Aircraft Model Showtown Blackpool 9th - 10th August Meet the Flowerpot People Affinity Lancashire Wyre 9th August Holmes Mill Summer Sessions
The Wind in the Willows Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 14th - 17th August The Wizard and the Mechanic The Whitaker Rossendale 14th August The Wizarding Adventure East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 14th August
Festival of the Horse HAPPA Burnley 16th August Preston City Wrestling Preston Flag Market Preston 16th August Farmers Market Hoghton Tower Chorley 17th August Great Gawthorpe Gnome Hunt Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 20th August
Banter Bingo Boys The Pub at Holland Hall West Lancashire 21st August Peppa Pig Family Fun Day East Lancashire Railway Rossendale
21st - 22nd August Brewery Tours
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley 22nd August Lytham International Film Festival 2025 Gala Evening Lowther Pavilion Fylde 22nd August
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley Various dates
Villain Academy East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 15th August
Elton John Tribue Thornton Hall Country Park Pendle 9th August Free Mini Golf Affinity Lancashire Wyre 11th - 15th August Family Fun Afternoon Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 13th August CBeebies House Party Live Blackpool Tower Blackpool 14th - 16th August
150 Year Anniversary of Preston Market Canopy Preston Markets Preston 15th - 16th August Morecambe Maritime Festival Morecambe Promenade Morecambe 16th August Farm Nights X Calf Feeding Mrs Dowsons Farm Park Blackburn 16th August
The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival Colne Town Centre Pendle
Lowther’s Food & Drink Festival Lowther Pavilion Fylde
Accrington Soapbox Challenge
22nd - 24th August The Smiths LTD
23rd - 25th August Crafty Vintage August Weekender Blackburns Farm Nursery & Wildlife Centre Fylde 23rd - 24th August Family Friendly Story Tour - Roman Lancaster Lancaster City Museum Lancaster 23rd August Summer Makers Market The Atkinson Southport 23rd August Arrival - The Hits of ABBA Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 24th August The Pony Club HAPPA Burnley 24th August
Kanteena Lancaster 23rd August Preston City Mela Preston Flag Market Preston 23rd August Wicked Bank Holiday Weekend Affinity Lancashire Wyre 23rd - 25th August Accrington Soapbox Challenge Accrington Town Hall Hyndburn 23rd August Pop Princesses World Tour Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 23rd August Brockholes Summer Fete Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston 23rd - 25th August
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
As the summer season starts to come to an end, it’s not too late to make some fantastic summer memories. Make the most of your long bank holiday weekend by checking out one of these exciting Lancashire events. From family days out to long awaited catch ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For even more inspiration head over to VisitLancashire.com
The World Gravy Wrestling Championship Rose ‘N’ Bowl, Rossendale 25th August The World Gravy Wrestling Championships return once again this bank holiday with a wild and whacky wrestling competition in a pool full of Lancashire Gravy!
Burnley Canal Festival Finsley Gate Wharf 24th August
Head to Finsley Gate Wharf for the return of the fantastic Burnley Canal Festival. You can expect drop-in workshops, performances, delicious street food and lots of fun for all.
Ride the Lights Blackpool Promenade Blackpool 26th August Higham Scarecrow Festival Higham Pendle 26th - 28th August Punch and Judy Shows Affinity Lancashire Wyre 26th - 28th August The Addams Family Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 26th - 30th August Witchcraft in Lancashire Samlesbury Hall South Ribble 28th August Explore Tudor Life Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 29th August The British Country Music Festival Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 29th - 31st August AUGUST
The Blackpool Illuminations Blackpool 29th August – 4th January The World-famous Blackpool Illuminations need little introduction and will be back shining nightly for an extended two-month period.
HAPPA Wild West Funday HAPPA Burnley 30th August Nature Calling: Are you Lost? Gisburn Forest Hub Ribble Valley 30th - 31st August Dino Day Affinity Lancashire Wyre 30th August Northcote Cookery School Courses Northcote Hotel and Restaurant Blackburn Various dates Star Wars Meetup - Niamos The Venue, North Promenade Wyre 31st August Theatre in the Park - Quantum Theatre’s Alice Through the Looking Glass Astley Hall Walled Garden Chorley 31st August
A Garden Through Time - Special Tour Hoghton Tower Chorley 31st August
Whalley Artisan Market Swan Pub & Hotel Car Park
Ribble Valley 31st August
St Annes Kite Festival St Annes Beach 29th – 31st August
The fabulous international Kite Festival returns to St Annes this summer for another dazzling show where you can expect to see kites of all shapes and sizes.
SEPTEMBER Theatreland in Blackpool
Lancashire Game and Country Festival Scorton Wyre 6th - 7th September Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Burnley 7th September Party in the Park Padiham Burnley 7th September Story Tour: Going to Botany Bay Lancaster City Museum Lancaster 9th September The Ultimate Classic Rock Show Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 10th September Rossendale 60s Festival The Whitaker Museum & Park Rossendale 12th - 14th September Morecambe Poetry Festival Morecambe Winter Gardens Morecambe
Heritage Open Days Various Locations Lancashire 12th - 21st September Preston Heritage Open Days Preston City Centre Preston
Thornton Rocks Thornton Hall Country Park Pendle 6th September Hits Out of Hell: The Legend of Meatloaf Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 6th September Bleasdale Circuit Tramper Trek & Ramble Bleasdale Forest of Bowland 6th September Oktoberfest Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool 6th - 27th September Lunesdale Arts Trail Lune Valley Lancaster 6th - 7th and 13th - 14th September Queen of the Night: A Tribute to
Showtown Blackpool 1st September Miriam Margolyes from A to Z Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 2nd September Rule the World Marine Hall Wyre 5th September Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 5th September Horrible Histories : Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians The Aktinson Southport 5th - 6th September Padiham Flower Show Padiham Town Hall Burnley 6th September Bradford and Bitter Harvest Darwen Library Theatre Darwen 6th September
12th - 21st September The Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 12th September
Judges’ Lodgings Birthday Party: Heritage Open Days Judges’ Lodgings Museum Lancaster 13th - 14th September Chorley Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Festival Duxbury Hall Golf Club Chorley 13th - 14th September Vintage and Performance Car Show Burnley Town Centre Burnley 13th September Neil Delamere Chorley Theatre Chorley 13th September Russell Kane: Hyperactive Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 14th September
Whitney Houston Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 6th September Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 6th September
12th - 14th September Hometown Glory: A Tribute to Adele VIVA Blackpool Blackpool 12th September
Theatre in the Park - Outreach Opera’s Last Night of the Proms Astley Hall Walled Garden Chorley 6th September
Longridge Soapbox Derby Longridge Preston 14th September Cirque: The Greatest Show Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 14th September The Greatest Love of All - Starring Belinda Davids Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 17th September Kae Kurd: What’s O’Kurd Chorley Theatre Chorley
Calling Planet Earth Burnley Mechanics Theatre Burnley 19th September Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare Darwen Library Theatre Darwen 19th September Opera Boys Lancaster Grand Theatre Lancaster 19th September The Great Victorian Ghost Hunt Samlesbury Hall South Ribble 19th - 20th September Harry Hill: New Bits
Preston Encounter Festival Preston City Centre 20th September Immerse yourself in captivating performances, vibrant installations, and exciting activities as you join in the celebrations of the arts, culture, and heritage of Preston.
Secret Garden Ball Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort Burnley 20th September Heritage Open Days: Gawthorpe Hall Gawthorpe Hall Burnley 20th September Riddle at Casino Royale: Murder Mystery
The Life & Work of Stanley Jeeves Samlesbury Hall South Ribble 24th September Purple Zeppelin Marine Hall Wyre
17th September Rat Pack Live The Atkinson Southport 17th September
26th September Glenn Moore Chorley Theatre Chorley 26th September Desi Central - Comedy Show Darwen Library Theatre Darwen
and Greatest Hits Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 20th September Art workshops with Kerry Newell WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre West Lancashire 20th September
Mytton Fold Ribble Valley 20th September Working Engines Gala Sunday West Lancashire Light Railway West Lancashire 21st September Farmers Market Hoghton Tower Chorley 21st September
Lost in Music - One Night at the Disco Grand Theatre Blackpool Blackpool 18th September Heritage Open Days Theatre and Studio Open House The Atkinson Southport 18th September
27th September Preston Pride Preston Preston 27th September
Bluey and Bingo East Lancashire Railway Rossendale 20th September
World Firework Championships Blackpool Blackpool 13th, 27th September and 11th October These stunning firework displays will provide some jaw-dropping entertainment of all the family and even better, it’s free!
A Taste of Leyland Leyland Town Centre 20th September
Get ready for A Taste of Leyland 2025! Showcasing the very best of local food and drink combined with entertainment for all the family.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
SNEAK PEAK British Textile Biennial Various locations 2nd October - 2nd November Chorley Live Chorley Town Centre 3rd - 4th October Gaia at Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn Cathedral 6th October - 16th November Lightpool Festival Blackpool Town Centre 15th October - 1st November North West Bird Watching Festival WWT Martin Mere 18th - 19th October Light Up Lancaster Lancaster City Centre 6th-8th November Christmas By The Sea Blackpool Tower’s Festival Headland 14th November - 4th January Lancashire Day Lancashire 27th November
George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do The Dukes Theatre Lancaster 27th September Top Rope Wrestling Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 27th September The World Famous Elvis Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 27th September Wildlife Photography Workshop WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre West Lancashire 28th September Whalley Artisan Market Swan Pub & Hotel (Car Park) Ribble Valley 28th September
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.
2 HRS BY TRAIN GLASGOW
2.5 HRS BY CAR NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
LEEDS
1.5 HRS BY CAR
2.5 HRS BY CAR HULL PORT
LESS THAN AN HOUR BY CAR LIVERPOOL AIRPORT & CRUISE TERMINAL
LESS THAN AN HOUR BY CAR MANCHESTER AIRPORT
2.5 HOURS BY CAR BIRMINGHAM
2 HOURS BY TRAIN LONDON
For more information on travelling to and around Lancashire go to visitlancashire.com
LAKE DISTRICT
ARNSIDE & SILVERDALE AONB NATIONAL LANDSCAPE
KIRKBY LONSDALE
YORKSHIRE DALES
CARNFORTH
M6
A683
A6
MORECAMBE
LANCASTER
A65
HEYSHAM
FOREST OF BOWLAND AONB NATIONAL LANDSCAPE
A682
A6068
SCORTON
A588
SAWLEY
BARNOLDSWICK
FLEETWOOD
WHITEWELL
A587
A56
GARSTANG
A682
CHIPPING
CLEVELEYS
CLITHEROE
THORNTON
A586
A6068
A585
PENDLE HILL
COLNE
POULTON LE FYLDE
A59
NELSON
A6068
BLACKPOOL
LONGRIDGE
WHALLEY
A6
RIBCHESTER
PADIHAM
A671
M55
BURNLEY
A680
KIRKHAM
M65
A677
PRESTON
A584
A583
ACCRINGTON
A646
BLACKBURN
ST ANNES ON SEA LYTHAM
A675
A671
A682
A59
M65
HASLINGDEN
A6177
BACUP
RAWTENSTALL
DARWEN
A681
LEYLAND
A565
A675
A666
A581
CHORLEY
RUFFORD
RIVINGTON
A570
A6
M66
A49
A5209
A5147
BURSCOUGH
M6
GREATER MANCHESTER
ORMSKIRK
M61
A577
A570
A59
M58
A565
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