From museums to scenic nature walks, exploring the county on a budget is easier than you think.
We reached out to our readers for their top recommendations, and here are 25 fantastic things to do in Lancashire that won’t cost you a fortune:

21. Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
As one of the first purpose built free museums to open outside of London in 1874, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery houses a rich and fascinating collection covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia. | Google

22. Halo
Rossendale's Panopticon, 'Halo' is an 18m-diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod five metres above the ground. | David Dixon

23. Eric Morecambe statue
Unveiled by the Queen in 1999, the slightly larger than life-sized statue depicts Eric Morecambe in one of his characteristic poses with a pair of binoculars around his neck (he was a keen ornithologist). The statue is set against the stunning backdrop of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District hills. Photo: Daniel Martino

24. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Made famous by David Lean's romantic classic film Brief Encounter, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in 1945, the award-winning heritage centre includes a faithful restoration of the refreshment room where Laura and Alec first met. | National World Photo: National World


