Villages near me: 15 breathtakingly beautiful hidden Lancashire gems to visit in 2023

As the weather improves, it’s only natural to begin to get out-and-about more to enjoy walks, days out with your family, or just to soak up the evening sun as the days get longer.

By Colin Ainscough

Published 2nd Jan 2023, 16:17 BST

Updated 18th Apr 2023, 11:38 BST

The good news is that you won’t need to travel too far to enjoy incredible sweeping countryside views, walks or trails, as our fine county has everything you need right on your doorstep

To help you make the most of the spring and summer months, we’ve rounded up some of the wonderful villages to visit in Lancashire, there may even be a few that you aren’t aware of.

Glasson used to be the biggest port in the region, but now it has been reduced to a tranquil hamlet and port. It is renowned for its smokehouse.

1. Glasson

Glasson used to be the biggest port in the region, but now it has been reduced to a tranquil hamlet and port. It is renowned for its smokehouse. Photo: Other

Parbold, which is situated in West Lancashire, is surrounded by incredible scenery and with plenty of village amenities.

2. Parbold

Parbold, which is situated in West Lancashire, is surrounded by incredible scenery and with plenty of village amenities. Photo: Other

15 lesser-known villages in Lancashire that are breathtakingly beautiful

3. Lancashire villages

15 lesser-known villages in Lancashire that are breathtakingly beautiful Photo: Other

Wycoller is sleepy village which now forms part of a beautiful country park. The beck in the village is crossed by seven ancient bridges.

4. Wycoller

Wycoller is sleepy village which now forms part of a beautiful country park. The beck in the village is crossed by seven ancient bridges. Photo: Other