Blog (blogs) - Visit Lancashire

If you have been lucky enough to get in engaged recently and are now on the hunt for your perfect wedding venue then look no further. From pictuersque, rural landscapes to vibrant city celebrations, Lancashire has somewhere for every happy couple to Say i Do.

Our Visit Lancashire advent calendar has now closed. This year's calendar received over 41,000 entries and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for entering and say a huge congratulations to all of the winners.

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.  

Help conquer those January blues with some of these exciting January offers.  Many of Lancashire's fantastic businesses know that we're feeling the pinch, but fear not they are here to help. From cheap eats to relaxing spa treatments, there's something for everybody to enjoy.

Whether you are looking for a jam packed break full of great attractions, or are looking for a relaxing retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of the season, you’ll find it here in Lancashire. Take a look at some of the great hotels, B&Bs and cottages that still have availability between Christmas and New Year.

New Years Eve is a time for celebration with friends and family, and if you are hosting this year, then you will need party food a plenty. Thankfully, Booths has you covered with a huge range of food and drink ready to order now, with convenient pick up times and stores close by.

A classic story delivering a whole lot of fun.

From Christmas party nights to weekly quiz nights, New Years Eve celebrations to Christmas markets there's so much happening at Holmes Mill this festive season that you won't want to miss. 

This weekend we had the fortune to head along to The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster to watch their very own production of the classic tale The Borrowers.