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The school holidays are upon us, and if you’re looking for great events to keep the kids, or yourself, entertained throughout the next six weeks… look no further!
Visiting Lancashire for the summer holidays has never been so exciting. Not only can you enjoy great attractions and find amazing food and drink venues, this summer the counties events calendar is bursting at the seams with things to see and do.
Here are some of the highlights but for more inspiration take a look at our Summer Events Guide.
21st - 23rd July
Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show
Taking place at the historic Salesbury Hall Estate the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show is famous for showcasing the amazing agriculture of the area, celebrating farming, food, crafts, show jumping and more. There will be Heavy Horse displays, a Shetland Pony grand national, livestock competitions, dog agility demonstrations and a dedicated children’s village making the event a fantastic day out for the whole family.
Price: Tickets from £14
22nd - 23rd July
Lytham Ice Cream Festival
Celebrate all things ice cream by the seaside. This event will bring together fine ice cream vendors from across Lancashire alongside free family entertainment in the beautiful historic Lowther Gardens.
Price: Free
21st July – 27th Aug
The Dukes Play in the Park: Around the World in 80 Days
This year, you can follow Phileas Fogg on his epic whirlwind adventure as he races against the clock, on the “stage” of Lancaster’s Williamson Park. Expect explosive encounters in this journey of romance, trickery and shenanigans and witness Fogg’s life changing before your eyes.
Price: Tickets from £22.50
25th July – 3rd September
Affinity Lancashire’s Summer of Fun
This summer Affinity Lancashire has a whole host of free events to entertain! From monster takeovers to seaside shows, climbing walls to giant bubbles, and even a mini golf course popping up at the retail outlet. There is so much to keep the whole family entertained, not to mention the great shopping and food and drink opportunities right on site.
Price: free
28th – 30th July
Chorley Flower Show
The Chorley Flower Show attracts visitors from across the UK, transforming Astley Park into a paradise of colour. The show will feature some of the finest professional exhibitors who have won medals from the UK’s most prestigious flower shows and RHS events. There will also be displays from national and local societies, demonstrations from professional gardeners, horticultural traders, live music and walkabout acts.
Prices: Day tickets from £12, full weekend tickets from £20
12th – 13th August
Blackpool Air Show
One of the longest running air shows in the country, Blackpool Air Show has been entertaining the crowds for over 100 years. This free event on the seaside town’s promenade fills the streets and this year the world-famous Red Arrows will be opening the show on both days, with the RAF Typhoon team closing each day too. The show attracts a range of stalls, attractions and food concessions, with fairground rides and more within the Air Show village on the tower festival headland.
Price: Free
19th – 20th August
Lytham 1940s Weekend
Re-live the wartime era on the coast at the 12th annual Lytham 1940s weekend! The weekend will offer re-enactments of the era, singing, dancing, vehicle parades, a fashion show and more! Expect spitfire flyovers, vintage fairgrounds, weapon displays and battle re-enactments. There will be a whole host of events throughout the weekend.
Price: Free
25th – 27th August
Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
Visit Colne as it comes alive with some of the world’s top Rhythm and Blues musicians and performers – for one of the only festivals of its kind in the UK. Winner of the UK Blues Award – Blues Based Festival of the Year 2021, over 35,000 people attended in 2022. This year’s headliners include Elles Bailey, Aynsley Lister and Xander and The Peace Pirates. Toby Lee who has starred on the X Factor and Ant & Decs Saturday Night Takeaway will also take to the stage.
Prices: From £30 per day
26th August
Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge
Have a great deal of fun at the Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge! This year not only can you join in with the racing, you can watch the amazing creations others have made as they whizz down the course, which includes chicanes, jumps, water blasters, giant screens and more. Not to mention great entertainment and local food stalls.
Prices: Free
27th August
Burnley Canal Festival
The Leeds Liverpool Canal is known for its fantastic walking routes, but during the August Bank Holiday weekend, it is also known for the amazing Burnley Canal Festival. A free day of celebrations along the canal, you will find arts and crafts, canalside walks, performances, food and drink stalls, an artisan market and more. A great way to spend a Sunday!
Prices: Free
28th August
World Gravy Wrestling Championship
Without a doubt this is one of the World’s craziest culinary competition, the World Gravy Wrestling Championship in Rossendale is back for its 15th year. Watch as contestants don fancy dress and wrestle in a pool full of Lancashire gravy for 2 minutes, with points awarded for best dressed, comedic effect, entertainment and wrestling ability. In addition to the contests, there are many activities for the family, the event has been known to include cheer leading groups, BB gun shooting ranges, Bouncy castles, face painting, craft beer stalls, cake and tombola stands. The kids also get a chance to get a go in the gravy!
Prices: £2.50 per adult
1st – 3rd September
The British Country Music Festival
One of the UK’s fastest growing country music festivals, its one not to be missed. Join some of the biggest names in British Country at Blackpool this September, with headline act Graham Nash. The festival will see Graham Nash return to his hometown for the first time as a solo artist, having only played with his former band, The Hollies.
Prices: Weekend tickets from £97.50
2nd – 3rd September
Vintage by the Sea
Back for its 10th anniversary is an event that everyone loves. Vintage by the Sea pays homage to the brilliance of timeless design, fashion, art, culture and more in Morecambe and beyond from between the 1920s and 1990s. Expect performance, dance, classic cars, mobile vintage cinemas, DJ sets, fashion parades, family workshops and street food. This year will be even bigger and better as the festival celebrates a decade of celebrating all things vintage.
Price: Free
Of course these are just some of the great events we have on, with many of Lancashire’s theatres and attractions also featuring more shows and events to enjoy too. For a more thorough breakdown check out our Summer Events Guide or visit our What’s On page.
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Amalia As someone who loves to travel, I'm always on the lookout for exciting destinations and experiences, and Lancashire seems to offer a wonderful mix of activities. Speaking of travel, this summer I had the chance to visit the USA. While planning my trip, I found this https://travelocity.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html travel agency to be extremely helpful. It's great to see so many fun things to do and see in Lancashire during the summer months, and I can't wait to explore more of the area myself, as I live near! Travis Nice post, thank you.
