Blog (What's On) - Visit Lancashire

Just because the bank holidays are over, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. There’s still plenty of exciting events happening across the county including art festivals, family shows and craft fairs.

Every Easter, Avenham Park in Preston, comes to life with hundreds of people looking to join in the springtime fun of rolling eggs down the steep banks in the park.

April is here and many of Lancashire’s fantastic attractions are ready to welcome you back for Spring. Whether you’re choosing to get in the Easter sprit at one of the special Easter events starting this weekend or you’re simply looking for something to do, there’s a range of exciting events happening all across the county.

One of the world’s oldest emus will celebrate his 40th birthday at Blackpool Zoo on Monday 20th March. 

Throughout the Easter break the Charity has planned activities and events at their Centre, Shores Hey Farm in Burnley, Lancashire. They are also encouraging food lovers to come and enjoy an Easter afternoon tea or fish supper in The Cafe.

We’re very excited to announce that Lancaster’s 44^th Annual Literature Festival, Litfest, begins this Friday 17 March. Running until the 26 March, we’ll be offering a packed programme of events, including opportunities to meet our authors; take part in discussions; find out more about nature and history, philosophy and politics; and be entertained by poems and stories.

As the proud winners of the Lancashire Tourism Award for Best Self-Catering Accommodation, we wanted to celebrate English Tourism Week by sharing some exciting news.

Turtle Bay is heading to Blackpool as new restaurant and bar confirmed for town centre.
    •    Turtle Bay Blackpool will open in summer 2023
    •    The Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar coming to ground floor of the Forshaws Hotel on the promenade

As the weekend soon comes back around, there’s no need to panic as Lancashire has a range of exciting events taking place this weekend. Whether it’s for some quality time with your loved one, somewhere to hang out with your friends or something to entertain the children, there’s something for everybody to do with a visit to Lancashire.

The Mall Blackburn’s happy themed free crafts sessions have been a huge hit with little artists this week and there is still plenty more fun to be had!