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Guide to Lancashire and Blackpool

The districts of Lancashire each have their own character and charm.

Some are centred on cities and town, others embrace rivers, valleys and rural villages. Some are steeped in the heritage of the Industrial Revolution, others are more medieval. Some lie in the rugged hills, others on the coastal plains. Each one is worth getting to know individually.

Together they make up Lancashire in all its glory, the perfect getaway destination.

Film & TV locations are abound in Lancashire

Along with all of the rest that Lancashire has to offer, Lancashire also offers lots of great film locations - maybe you could add the locations to your places to visit!

Lancashire's Destinations
Blackburn with Darwen Blackburn has a vibrant town centre set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire.	Blackpool It's a town full of firsts: taller, faster roller coasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world.	Burnley Where can you relive the reign of one of Britain's most important 'kings'? In Burnley.
Chorley Whether you want historic sites, fun and excitement, relaxation in beautiful countryside, or a unique shopping experience, Chorley, has it all.	Forest of Bowland Forest of Bowland offers plenty of opportunity for quiet enjoyment such as walking, cycling, fishing and horse riding.	Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley A unique combination of city, coast and countryside. From the idyllic scenes of the Lune Valley to historic Lancaster.
Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Countryside Take a genteel breath of sea air in the historic village of Lytham or the traditional seaside resort of St Annes.	Hyndburn At the heart of Pennine Lancashire, Hyndburn's principal town is Accrington, much of which is a Conservation Area with attractive Victorian architecture.	Pendle Discover the enchanting beauty of Pendle, where the distinctive Pendle Hill rises above a lancscape of peaceful country lanes and villages.
Pennine Lancashire The West Pennine Moors, ideal for walking, cycling and birdwatching, is an area of 90 square miles of uplands, valleys, farmland and reservoirs and is home to many species of birds.	Preston Proud Preston is the administrative capital of Lancashire, set against a backdrop of beautiful countryside and a rich history dating back to the doomsday book.	Ribble Valley Discover the landscapes and picturesque villages of the Forest of BowlandArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to excellent country hotels and restaurants.
Rossendale The Rossendale Valley has something for everyone to enjoy. Experience adrenalin action at Ski Rossendale, the longest dry-slope snowboarding and skiing centre in the North West, with spectacular views.	South Ribble Fascinating heritage attractions include Worden Park's gardens, arboretum and Arts and Crafts Centre and medieval Samlesbury Hall, built in 1325.	West Lancashire In West Lancashire visitors will discover a whole range of unspoilt treasures. From historic, bustling market towns to colourful attractions, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Wyre Unspoilt countryside goes hand in hand with traditional seaside resorts such as thriving Fleetwood, bustling Thornton Cleveleys and Marsh Mill Village for a look at bygone times.	Throughout Lancashire there is a network of Tourist Information Centres where you will find friendly, helpful staff who will help you get the most out of your visit.

Lancashire's Destinations

Blackburn - Cathedral

Blackburn with
Darwen

Blackburn has a vibrant town centre set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire.

Blackpool

It's a town full of firsts: taller, faster roller coasters, bigger clubs, even the biggest mirror ball in the world.

Burnley - Gawthorpe Hall

Burnley

Where can you relive the reign of one of Britain's most important 'kings'? In Burnley.

Chorley

Whether you want historic sites, fun and excitement, relaxation in beautiful countryside, or a unique shopping experience, Chorley, has it all.

Forest of Bowland - Kitcham Hill

Forest of Bowland

Forest of Bowland offers plenty of opportunity for quiet enjoyment such as walking, cycling, fishing and horse riding.

Morecambe

Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley

A unique combination of city, coast and countryside. From the idyllic scenes of the Lune Valley to historic Lancaster.

Lytham St Annes

Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Countryside

Take a genteel breath of sea air in the historic village of Lytham or the traditional seaside resort of St Annes.

Hyndburn - Haworth Art Gallery

Hyndburn

At the heart of Pennine Lancashire, Hyndburn's principal town is Accrington, much of which is a Conservation Area with attractive Victorian architecture.

Pendle

Discover the enchanting beauty of Pendle, where the distinctive Pendle Hill rises above a lancscape of peaceful country lanes and villages.

Pennine Lancashire - Singing Ringing Tree

Pennine Lancashire

The West Pennine Moors, ideal for walking, cycling and birdwatching, is an area of 90 square miles of uplands, valleys, farmland and reservoirs and is home to many species of birds.

Preston Marina

Preston

Proud Preston is the administrative capital of Lancashire, set against a backdrop of beautiful countryside and a rich history dating back to the doomsday book.

Ribble Valley

Discover the landscapes and picturesque villages of the Forest of BowlandArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to excellent country hotels and restaurants.

Rossendale View

Rossendale

The Rossendale Valley has something for everyone to enjoy. Experience adrenalin action at Ski Rossendale, the longest dry-slope snowboarding and skiing centre in the North West, with spectacular views.

South Ribble - Samlesbury Hall

South Ribble

Fascinating heritage attractions include Worden Park's gardens, arboretum and Arts and Crafts Centre and medieval Samlesbury Hall, built in 1325.

West Lancashire - Martin Mere

West Lancashire

In West Lancashire visitors will discover a whole range of unspoilt treasures. From historic, bustling market towns to colourful attractions, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

Wyre

Unspoilt countryside goes hand in hand with traditional seaside resorts such as thriving Fleetwood, bustling Thornton Cleveleys and Marsh Mill Village for a look at bygone times.

Tourist Information Centres

Throughout Lancashire there is a network of Tourist Information Centres where you will find friendly, helpful staff who will help you get the most out of your visit.