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.
17. 130 years of The Blackpool Tower, Blackpool
130 years of The Blackpool Tower, Blackpool For 130 years the Blackpool Tower has dominated the Blackpool skyline. At the time of opening, it was described as “Wonderland of the World” and with attractions including the Blackpool Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and the Blackpool Tower Eye that offers panoramic views and the SkyWalk glass viewing platform, it continues to be a major attraction. There are also the Blackpool Tower Dungeons and Dino Mini Golf. Prices apply per activity if not utilising the Pick ‘n’ Mix pass. https://www.theblackpooltower.com/ | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
18. Thornton Hall County Park Festival of Fun Thornton-in-Craven, Lancashire
Thornton Hall County Park Festival of Fun Thornton-in-Craven, Lancashire Get ready for a summer of fun at Thornton Hall Country Park. Embark on a quest with the Pirates of Swashbuckle Bay, before entering a world full of fairy tales and princesses. There are also dino encounters where you can go nose to nose with huge dinos before exploring the roarsome Dino Discovery Trail. All on offer between July 20 and September 1. Prices: Children £13.95, Adults £10.50 https://www.thorntonhallfarm.co.uk/ | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire
19. Summer Code Breakers at WWT Martin Mere Burscough, Lancashire
Summer Code Breakers at WWT Martin Mere Burscough, Lancashire Love puzzles? The team has transformed their stunning wetlands into a HUGE puzzle adventure. With the beautiful site as a backdrop, you will have to find the 18 clues hidden amongst the centre’s flamingos, cranes, swans and more, and embark on an exciting quest that promises unforgettable memories for the whole family. Can you crack the code to win a prize? The trail costs just £1 to enter and runs from until September 1 Prices: Children £10.72, Adults £16.50, family discount prices available https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/events/summer-code-breakers-1/ | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire
20. Chorley Flower Show, Chorley
July 26-28 Chorley Flower Show, Chorley The Chorley Flower Show started out in 2015 and has grown to a three-day event over the last 13 years. Attracting visitors from across the UK the show transforms Astley Park, with the beautifully renovated Astley Hall at its centre, into a paradise of colour. The show will feature some of the finest professional exhibitors who have won medals from the UK’s most prestigious flower shows Prices: Day tickets from £16.75, full weekend tickets from £27.75 https://www.chorleyflowershow.com | National World Photo: Lancashire Post