When the schools break up, with those long days of summer ahead, we all go in search of things to see and do with family, friends and the special people who share our love of festivals, feasts and having fun.
Whether it’s fresh-air and outdoor activities, to keep everyone healthy and happy, or visiting that location, attraction or place to eat that’s been on your Lancashire bucket-list for ages – now’s the time to do it.
Lancashire has some of the country’s best loved attractions, award-winning accommodation and hospitality; in landscapes and coastal resorts that are made for unforgettable days out and holidays.
There’s no time for twiddling your thumbs or any need to agonise over ways to keep everyone entertained, especially with Visit Lancashire’s 80 page Summer Guide packed full of ideas and itineraries, that you can read or download on the county’s official tourism website VisitLancashire.com Here are some great places to go.
9. The Milk Shed, Longridge, Lancashire
The Milk Shed, Longridge, Lancashire: Fancy a milkshake to take home and savour? Or in need of milk at an odd hour? Why not stop by The Milk Shed in Longridge? With its fun cow print design, the Milk Shed is situated directly on the grounds of Ann Forshaw’s Alton Dairy. There are special limited edition milkshake flavours changing weekly so you will be greeted with something new each visit. https://www.facebook.com/AlstonDairyMilkShed/ | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire
10. Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream, Blackburn
Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream, Blackburn: Want to try a huge range of ice cream flavours, directly on the farm where the cows have grazed, whilst also keeping the kids entertained this summer? Then head to Mrs Dowson’s Farm Park. The farm park is home to a mouth-watering menu of food and ice cream in Mrs Dowson’s Farm Grill, making it a perfect place to stop off and grab a bite to eat. If you want to make a day of it, head into the farm itself to meet the cows, sheep, goats, bunnies, ducks and more. https://www.mrsdowsons.co.uk/plan-your-visit | National World Photo: Lancashire Post
11. Farm on the Fell Bleasdale, Forest of Bowland
Farm on the Fell Bleasdale, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire Farm on the Fell is a cow with calf dairy, where the cows get to rear their calves from birth. Farming as naturally as possible means that the milk from the herd has higher levels of Omega 3, higher vitamin and mineral levels and lower levels of the undesirable omega 6. The Farm on the Fell Vending Machine offers fresh pasteurised milk, and a range of fabulous milkshakes; the specials menu changes weekly so be sure to go back a few times over the summer to try other flavours! https://www.facebook.com/cowwithcalfdairy/ | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire
12. Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool
Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool: If the summer weather isn’t on your side, head to Sandcastle, the UK’s largest indoor waterpark and enjoy 18 fantastic water slides and attractions in a tropical 84-degree climate. There are attractions suitable for all ages and abilities, including four white knuckle rides for the thrill seekers, two of these are the Aztec themed slides that launch the rider from high up on the waterpark’s roof and venture outside before hitting the water. Prices: from £15.95 (dependent on age and height) https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/ | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette