Blog (Latest News) - Visit Lancashire

The Encounter Festival is delighted to unveil the exciting plans for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, promising an unforgettable celebration of Preston heritage and an immersive showcase of artistic excellence.

The Dukes have been creating memorable outdoor experiences for over 35 years, and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Showtown is Blackpool’s new museum of fun and entertainment. Although the museum isn’t open yet, the team have some exciting events planned throughout the Summer, full of fun and entertainment for everyone!

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, there's plenty going on in Lancashire. We've put together this handy list of some of the events taking place across the county, but for even more events make sure you check out our brand new events guide available to view here.

One of the world’s most iconic parachute display teams will perform on both days of this summer’s Blackpool Air Show.

Rusty the male Amur tiger has become the latest resident of Big Cat Habitat at Blackpool Zoo after he arrived from Longleat Safari Park in Warminster on Thursday 29th June.

We invite you to become a vital part of an extraordinary evening of community celebration, music, and artistic expression by supporting the Torchlight Procession at the Encounter Festival on September 16th.

Blackpool Zoo has welcomed its first critically endangered Bornean orangutan baby for more than two decades after first-time mother Jingga gave birth in the early hours of Wednesday 14th June.

Local charity Morecambe Bay Partnership has launched a brand-new, interactive route planning website called Ways Around The Bay designed to get locals and visitors exploring the beauty of the Bay in low-carbon ways.

Placed in the top ten of the weirdest ‘sports’ and pastimes, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships will again be held at the Rose ‘n Bowl, Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire.