Blog (Events) - Visit Lancashire

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.

One thing Lancashire is well known for is its historic houses, with castles, manor houses and stately homes now open to the public as wedding venues, restaurants, museums, art galleries and more.

The first of the two long weekends in May is upon us, and Lancashire has so much to offer to visitors and residents alike.

Bank holiday weekend is here and there are so many exciting events happening in Lancashire. We've put together this handy list of some of the things taking place over this long weekend but for even more ideas and inspiration check out our events guide here.

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

There’s lots of exciting events happening across the county this weekend, from free festivals to spectacular shows, there’s something to put a smile on everybody’s faces.

It’s bank holiday weekend (again!) and the sun is set to shine all weekend, so why not visit one of the many exciting events happening across Lancashire. Check out this handy list below to discover more about some of the events happening, or for further information why not head over to our events guide.

There's lots to do this weekend in Lancashire, whether you are looking for somewhere to watch the Eurovision Song Contest, starting festival season by attending Highest Point Festival or looking to try something new, there's something for everybody to enjoy in Lancashire this weekend.

Last week's Lancashire Tourism Awards shone a light on the county's wonderful tourism and hospitality businesses, from amazing attractions and must-do events, to places to stay and delicious food and drink.

With the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life, there never seems to be a lot of time for looking after ourselves. But self-care is important, and if you have committed to practise self-care, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Lancashire.