Blog (Activities) - Visit Lancashire

Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens. Many great movies and shows have been filmed in the area, so why not jump in the car and find see some of the onscreen treasures for yourself.

Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations. Take a three-day road trip to explore the areas of Blackpool, Preston and beyond and visit some of the many locations you may have seen on your screen.  

Morecambe has risen to TV fame over the last few years thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of hit ITV show, The Bay. But it’s not the only location in the area to have had it’s time on TV and cinema screens.

Halloween is fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the spooky spirit than pumpkin picking.

From the Ultimate Fiesta at The Blackpool Tower Circus to uncovering the gruelling history of Lancashire at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Blackpool this Easter. 

Are you looking for things to do this weekend? Check out our list of some of the exciting events and openings hapening this weekend across Lancashire.

Lancashire Day 2021 is here! We've put together a list of some of the exciting events happening this Lancashire Day. 

Get in the Christmas spirit and visit one of Lancashire's exciting festive events happening this weekend. 

Just because Halloween and Bonfire night are finished, it doesn't mean the fun has to stop! There are lots of exciting events happening this weekend, so there's no need to be bored. Some are even free, so no matter your budget you can have fun in Lancashire this weekend. 

Bonfire night is here! There are lots of organised bonfire and firework’s displays happening across Lancashire so you can celebrate safely. If fireworks aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of things happening across the county this weekend, so there’s no need to be bored.