Blog (blog) - Visit Lancashire

Affinity Lancashire is the place to be this summer, as once again there's a huge range of family friendly events planned, and even better they are FREE!

This weekend Visit Lancashire will be attending the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, where we will be showcasing a range of delicious food and drink providers in the Taste Lancashire tent – which will be located on King Wiliams Street.

This year marks a monumental milestone in British history as we look back on 200 years of the modern railway

If you are looking for somewhere special to eat out, why not take a visit to Lancashire. Home to many multi-award-winning restaurants, Lancashire has a great collection of fine dining opportunities ensuring delicious food, friendly service, and stunning settings.

It’s Pride Month, and as a county, Lancashire is ready to celebrate.

Pride Month takes place each June due to the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots which took place in New York, 55 years ago. The events and parades that take place to celebrate Pride are open to all LGBTQ+ community members and their allies as a celebration of love, acceptance and solidarity.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've put together a short list of exciting events taking place across the county.

As Samlesbury Hall celebrates its 700th anniversary in 2025, a major new book is set to reveal the full, dramatic sweep of its remarkable story. A Journey Through Time is a rich and atmospheric exploration of one of Lancashire’s most iconic and enigmatic buildings.

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week with this year’s theme being community. As humans, we thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone.

Families in Lancashire looking for outdoor fun this May half term will find a new reason to visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its exciting Paddle and Play with a brand new wet play area.

The full line-up has been announced for the highly anticipated 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival, taking place on Saturday 7th June