Playgrounds and parks are some of the best – and cheapest – ways to while away an hour or two.
From hidden little cafes to beautiful scenic walks, we asked our readers to share their favourite spots in the county.
In no particular order, this is what they said:
9. Watson Road Park Playground
Watson Road, Blackpool, FY4 2BP | 4.5 out of 5 (140 Google reviews) | A family park in the South Shore area of Blackpool with sporting activities and playground | "Great place to go for family and children." | Google
10. Towneley Park
Burnley, BB10 4PJ | 4.7 out of 5 (1,227 Google reviews) | Towneley Park is the largest park in Burnley with a total of 180 hectares of landscaped parkland surrounding Towneley Hall and Museum. | "Kids love the playground and it's a nice day for a family walk." | Kelvin Stuttard
11. Fleetwood Memorial Park
Fleetwood, FY7 7AQ | 4.5 out of 5 (259 Google reviews) | Memorial Park is a much-loved Green Flag park in the heart of Fleetwood. | "Lovely park, well kept and a lovely place to stroll with the dog." | Google
12. Astley park
Park Road, Chorley, PR7 1RF | 4.7 out of 5 (2,679 Google reviews) | Just a short walk from the town centre and home to the River Chor, there are footpaths to enjoy the woodland, glorious gardens to relax in and a beautiful lake enjoyed by families. | "A good place to walk dogs and a large play area for children." | Johnathan Pin