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.
25. August 23-25 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival Colne, Lancashire
August 23-25 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival Colne, Lancashire The Lancashire town of Colne comes alive as venues across the town host some of the world’s top Rhythm and Blues musicians and performers – for one of the only festivals of its kind in the UK. Winner of the UK Blues Award – Blues Based Festival of the Year 2021, over 35,000 people attended in 2022, this year’s headliners include The Matt Schofield Trio, Dom Martin & Band and Kyla Brox & Friends. . Prices: Day Tickets from £50, Full weekend tickets £110 https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk | National World Photo: National World
26. Burnley Canal Festival, Burnley
August 25 Burnley Canal Festival, Burnley The Leeds Liverpool Canal is known for its fantastic walking routes, but during the August Bank Holiday weekend, it is known for the amazing Burnley Canal Festival. A free day of celebrations along the canal from Finsley Gate Wharf, you will find arts and crafts, canal side walks, performances, food and drink stalls, an artisan market and more. A great way to spend a Sunday and explore other attractions close by Prices: Free https://burnleycanalfestival.org/ | National World Photo: Burney Express
27. Vintage By the Sea, Morecambe
August 31 - September 1 Vintage By the Sea, Morecambe Winner of the 2023 Large Event of the Year at The Lancashire Tourism Awards, Vintage by the Sea pays homage to the brilliance of timeless design, fashion, art, culture and more in Morecambe and beyond from the 1920s and 1990s. with a whole weekend dedicated to the era. Whether you love swing, rockabilly, mod, soul, funk, disco, ska, film, art or design there will be something for you to see and love. Visitors can expect performance, dance, classic cars, mobile vintage cinemas, DJ sets, fashion parades, family workshops and street food Prices: Mostly free with a small number of special ticketed events expected https://www.vintagefestival.co.uk/ | National World Photo: Lancaster Guardian