Blog (History and Heritage) - Visit Lancashire

With the Euros just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into Lancashire’s amazing football heritage. Here in Lancashire, football isn’t just a game—it’s a beloved tradition that brings people together, creating a sense of community and joy.

Alongside the picturesque landscapes, historic charm and warm welcome you find in Lancashire, there is a growing range of fantastic eco-friendly options for those looking to getaway in a more earth friendly way.

2024 is here, and it's going to be a bumper year for Lancashire!

With lots of exciting new openings, anniversaries, and big events happening this year, you’ll have plenty of reasons to visit this amazing county.

Don't miss out on the exciting events taking place across the county this weekend. We've put together this handy list of events but for further ideas on what to do, head over to our What's on pages now. 

For those who love to add a little culture to their holidays and days out, Lancashire’s museums and art galleries provide the perfect place. While away and afternoon exploring some of the rich heritage of the county, or enjoying artwork from all over the world.

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

There is something magical about visiting a historic hall in the winter months, from the sparkling frost covered gardens and warming banqueting halls, to the heavily decorated foyers and giant Christmas trees. Discover a warm welcome and a touch of sparkle on your next visit and be rest assured Lancashire will be celebrating in style this winter.  

Here in Lancashire our local producers provide an amazing range of fresh vegetables, award winning dairy produce and cheeses, chutneys and preserves and home-reared meat from the fells. 

Many areas of the UK claim to have inspired JRR Tolkien’s creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent much of his time at Stonyhurst College whilst he was working on Lord of The Rings during the Second World War.

John Ruskin, the Victorian artist, poet and art critic famously wrote of the Lune Valley ‘I do not know in all my own country, still less in France and Italy, a place more naturally divine.’