A very warm welcome to Lancashire!

Blackpool is set to become the UK’s comedy capital once again as the Blackpool Comedy Festival returns from 24 May to 1 June 2025, bringing together world-class comedians, immersive outdoor entertainment, and exciting new programming across the resort.

Nick Park CBE, four-time Academy Award®-winner and Preston-born creator of Wallace & Gromit, has officially opened the city’s £45m+ Animate entertainment and leisure destination.

Blackpool Tower Circus returns for a new season with a host of acts promising a spectacular showcase of world-class entertainment, breathtaking acrobatics, and unforgettable family fun. 

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, is marking a major milestone.

The grand opening of Pleasure Beach Resort’s re-imagined Launch Pad ride has moved a step closer, as engineering reached a major milestone today.

This show is all about Dave’s life in ….. well…. a northern town so no surprise there. 

The iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool is set to play a pivotal role in the national Let's Dance Day on March 2nd, joining thousands of venues across the UK in a celebration of dance that promises to transform lives through movement.

The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is coming to Bacup Royal Court Theatre for one night only on Saturday 1st March 2025 and this is a concert you don’t wanna miss!

If you’re holidaying on a budget or looking for a value for money option for your meals out, then you’re in luck! Lancashire has plenty of options, whether you are looking for a quick lunch, tea for the family or snack between meals.

The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious 'Large Event of the Year' at this week's Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region's most significant cultural and economic contributors.

An exciting competition has been launched by Hyndburn Borough Council and the Great Harwood Events team to promote the Great Harwood High Street this February half-term.

A spectacular new season of shows will jive into Blackpool Grand Theatre for 2025. You’d better shape up and book now for this year’s hottest tickets before you miss out!

Global superstar Pete Tong, and one of the UKs biggest bands of the 90s, Embrace, are to headline this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’.

As the February half term holidays beckon, younger diners from across Blackpool wanting to enjoy a meal out can do so absolutely free!

Popular Great Harwood venue, Mellows Lounge Bar & Eatery, will be giving away over 140 free slices of pizza and over 150 free bags of sweets at the Valentine's weekend ‘Hollywood In Harwood' event.

Last night the Lancashire Tourism Awards returned as guests and businesses from across the county gathered in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to shine a light on Lancashire’s wonderful tourism and hospitality businesses.

Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained? Then look no further.

From February 9th 2025 visitors to The Hole In Wand Blackpool will be able to experience  a brand new hole on the magical golf course – Tears of a Wizard!

Morecambe Sparkle CIC in association with Morecambe Town Council is excited to introduce a series of standout installations for the upcoming Baylight '25 festival.

Award-winning theatre company, Rubbish Shakespeare Company are joining forces with Silly History Boys to proudly present the first UK Tour of The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth - a hilarious hour of high-octane adventure, told through their distinctive fusion of clowning, silly storytelling, physical comedy and live music.

Finding the love of your life is magical, and it makes you want to make every moment perfect for them. If you have found your one true love and are ready to get down on one knee, then you need two things; the ring and the perfect place to propose.

With 137 miles of coastline and two National Landscapes it won’t come as a surprise that Lancashire can offer some movie worthy views. Whatever your budget or whether staying for a night or longer, take a look at some of what Lancashire has to offer.

Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), a registered Charity based in Burnley, Lancashire, will be running a whole host of fundraising activities to enjoy throughout February and the school half-term.

Garstang Walking Festival is back for 2025, and tickets are on sale now! 

The enchanting WinterBloom Light Festival is  back for 2025 after Colne BID successfully won their Arts Council bid for another year; set to transform Colne into a mesmerising wonderland this winter.

We are delighted to announce that Eight at Gazegill has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Rural Enterprise category.

Looking to get away on an adult’s only adventure? Lancashire has the perfect places for you. Not only does the county feature a great range of accommodation to suit every budget, there are some fantastic things to do, delicious places to eat and plenty of exciting events that you will be able to enjoy together during your escape.

To mark the 130th anniversary of the controversial and legendary playwright Oscar Wilde and his final play, The Importance of Being Earnest, join actor and theatre director, Russell Grant, in Blackpool, for a special play reading workshop.

The sensational Women in Rock UK tour is heading to Lancashire with three unmissable performances in Bacup, Morecambe, and Blackburn!

What's on at the Winter Gardens Blackpool this February

Lancaster’s annual literature festival is back on the 7–17 March with the theme ‘The World Into Words’ – a huge and hugely varied programme exploring how our heritage and our environment can be brought into focus via powerful words and stories.

The Fylde Ice Festival is back for its third year, bringing a spectacular array of ice sculptures and family fun to St Annes on Saturday 15 February 2025.

Blackpool Gang Show Goes Around The World – Saturday 1 February at 2pm & 7pm Get your passports ready as over 100 young people and adult volunteers from Blackpool Scouts & Guides take you on a..

Best-selling author, explorer and TV presenter Levison Wood is heading to Lytham this spring as he embarks on exciting new tour - Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure.

Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston is celebrating one of spring’s earliest flowers with a dedicated Primrose Festival taking place from Saturday 1st February to Sunday 2nd March 2025.

On the hunt to find the perfect wedding venue? Take a trip to one of these wedding open fairs taking place this February so you can see for yourself why you should say 'I Do' in Lancashire.

Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston is celebrating after being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2024 awards.

Fylde Council is thrilled to announce the return of the award-winning St Annes Kite Festival, set to take place from midday on Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August 2025.

To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025, WWT Martin Mere is inviting nature-lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket and explore their local wetland.

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce that former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV Presenter Janette Manrara will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut. 

The Muni Theatre, Colne, continues to provide top level entertainment, from West End Musical stars to Comedy legends, Adult pantos to Children’s favourites, 80’s pop royalty to 00’s dance classics.

Following the huge success of their Christmas events, Great Harwood Events are proud to launch and new and unique experience over Valentine's weekend - a Pop Up Cinema in the historic Mercer Hall - sitting in the disused swimming pool!

For one day only, the popular Blackpool Waterpark will be offering 50% off admission tickets on Monday 20^th January.

There’s something magical in the sea air this February half-term as Blackpool kicks off the Tourism season with Showzam!, a festival of circus, magic, live entertainment and fun for all the family.

A singer with the Royal Ballet and Opera will perform in Morecambe this January at the town’s popular New Year Viennese Concert.

Looking for a pitch perfect getaway in 2025 that just keeps on giving?

Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool is opening Nickelodeon Land early this year in time for February half term – and it’s one of the first theme parks in the country to do so.

Organisers will be hoping for fine weather this coming half-term as the Forest of Bowland's seventh Dark Skies Festival approaches.

Marco Pierre White’s Blackpool-based restaurant has launched a brand-new winter menu that’s packed with dishes perfect to enjoy during the remaining winter months.

If you have been lucky enough to get in engaged recently and are now on the hunt for your perfect wedding venue then look no further. From pictuersque, rural landscapes to vibrant city celebrations, Lancashire has somewhere for every happy couple to Say i Do.

Our Visit Lancashire advent calendar has now closed. This year's calendar received over 41,000 entries and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for entering and say a huge congratulations to all of the winners.

Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens. Many great movies and shows have been filmed in the area, so why not jump in the car and find see some of the onscreen treasures for yourself.

Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations. Take a three-day road trip to explore the areas of Blackpool, Preston and beyond and visit some of the many locations you may have seen on your screen.  

For a limited time only, Blackpool residents can get face-to-fin with over 5000 mesmerising sea creatures for half price.

After a packed year, including two acclaimed tours and another highly successful Cropredy Convention, the architects of British Folk Rock - Fairport Convention - announce dates for their 2025 UK Tour.

The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Preston is teaming up with Lytham International Film Festival to launch a new season of independent film nights.

Help conquer those January blues with some of these exciting January offers.  Many of Lancashire's fantastic businesses know that we're feeling the pinch, but fear not they are here to help. From cheap eats to relaxing spa treatments, there's something for everybody to enjoy.

Diners looking to enjoy a meal out in January 2025 can head to Marco Pierre White’s restaurant at the Holiday Inn on Talbot Road where they can tuck into a main course for half the price!

UK West Coast Folk Festival, Paul Smith, Boyzlife, UK Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival and much more!

Cinderella Pantomime, Theatre heritage tours, Swan Lake, Chris McCausland and more!

Whether you are looking for a jam packed break full of great attractions, or are looking for a relaxing retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of the season, you’ll find it here in Lancashire. Take a look at some of the great hotels, B&Bs and cottages that still have availability between Christmas and New Year.

Shone Productions Ltd presents Colne’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Sleeping Beauty at The Muni Theatre from 4^th Until 19^th January 2025.

This Sunday, December 15th, the much-loved Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets return, this time at the stunning Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley.

New Years Eve is a time for celebration with friends and family, and if you are hosting this year, then you will need party food a plenty. Thankfully, Booths has you covered with a huge range of food and drink ready to order now, with convenient pick up times and stores close by.

A classic story delivering a whole lot of fun.

Blackpool Grand Theatre announces a spectacular new season of shows, headlined by major new co-productions of Grease the Musical and Louise May Alcott’s Little Women

VisitBlackpool has launched a new Destination Guide for 2025 showcasing everything that the resort has to offer in the year ahead.

How about this for a fabulous Christmas surprise…

Families looking for a magical Christmas experience this holiday season won’t want to miss the festive adventures at Billy Bob’s Myerscough!

This Saturday will see the town's free-to-attend Christmas Extravaganza on Queen Street and in front of Mercer Hall, with one of the biggest selling boybands of the 90s, East 17, headlining the main stage.

The multi award-winning musical SIX, the crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, has today announced its royal return to the Winter Gardens Blackpool as part of its UK tour on Monday 22^nd December 2025 – Sunday 04 January 2026!

Get ready to embrace the festive spirit this weekend at the Crafty Vintage Indoor Christmas Market, hosted at the enchanting Blackburns Farm Nursery and Wildlife Centre, Wrea Green, on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8.

Park Hall Hotel & Spa Joins Radisson Individuals and Unveils New Spa & Gym Facilities Following Major Refurbishment under new ownership.

Visitors to Great Harwood this weekend will get the opportunity to enjoy a free ice rink, with the second of three exciting Christmas events taking place on Saturday.

From Christmas party nights to weekly quiz nights, New Years Eve celebrations to Christmas markets there's so much happening at Holmes Mill this festive season that you won't want to miss. 

This weekend we had the fortune to head along to The Dukes Theatre in Lancaster to watch their very own production of the classic tale The Borrowers.

A stellar lineup of 80s and 90s acts has been revealed for the fourth annual Music in the Park at Worden Park in Leyland on Sunday 25 May 2025!

King of Leon are joining the line-up for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.

Cinderella pantomime – Friday 6 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025. Evening and matinee performances. Times vary It wouldn’t be Christmas without an unforgettable trip to this year’s fabulous..

Visitors to this year’s annual Art Fair at The Storey in Lancaster can buy anything from a greetings card to inspiring art.

Love theatre? It’s time for tea, treats, and timeless elegance as Blackpool Grand Theatre announces exclusive heritage Theatre Tours and Afternoon Teas on The Grand stage that are just perfect for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day in 2025. What a scrumptious gift!

Would you like to escape the winter blues and imagine yourself in your very own holiday home with just the click of a button? Or immerse yourself in your next exciting short break experience?

Calling all foodies! We have an idyllic countryside adventure that you must embark on this winter.

Did you know that winter is the best time of year to really appreciate Lancashire’s starry skies? The longer nights allow for more opportunities to view constellations, and the colder air allows for better visibility.

If you struggle to find motivation to get outside in the cold, give yourself an additional push this winter by exploring new places with your pooch. Going somewhere new and exciting will help get you out and about even if the weather isn’t the best; just wrap up warm and go!

Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), a Charity based in Burnley, Lancashire will be running a whole host of fundraising activities to enjoy throughout the festive season at its Shores Hey Farm.

Last night we headed to Winter Gardens Blackpool for the opening night of the sensational Rocky Horror Show.

Blackpool is preparing to bid a fond farewell to one of the most successful events seasons on record with a free family celebration on New Year’s Eve.

Christmas will come early to Nigel Haworth’s The Three Fishes in Mitton this year, with the restaurant set to introduce their Christmas seasonal menu on Wednesday 27th November.

Award-winning magician Michael Jordan is set to dazzle audiences this winter season with his spectacular High Jinx show at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Circus.

Santa has officially arrived at Pleasure Beach, and from today children can head into the magically transformed North Pole to meet the big man himself.

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is open – with a helping hand from the stars of Strictly.

New Year is a time for a fresh start for many, and what better way to celebrate than with a break in Lancashire’s beautiful countryside?

We understand that there is lots to consider when booking a family getaway, but one things for certain, everybody is sure to get a warm welcome in Lancashire. With a wide range of places to stay, Lancashire truly can cater for everybody - including those that may have additional needs and requirements.

How many times did you hear the phase “It’s like Blackpool Illuminations in here!” when you were younger and had left the lights on all round the house? Well, winter is the best time to really see those illuminations shine.

It’s a two-fold celebration for Ribble Valley Italian restaurant La Locanda: Awarded WINNER of the ‘Best Independent Italian Restaurant’ at last week’s PAPA Awards in London, La Locanda will celebrate its 21st Anniversary this December with an unforgettable festive afternoon of Italian cuisine and opera.

Blackpool is preparing to launch a magnificent programme of Christmas entertainment – with a sprinkling of Strictly stardust!

As the excitement builds for Chorley’s Christmas Lights Switch On taking place on Sunday 17 November, Chorley Council and Chorley FC, have made a further exciting announcement about the special guests.

A full day of festive fun in Chorley town centre is in store on Sunday 17 November for the Christmas Lights Switch On and Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market

It’s been just over a month since MasterChef Professional Matt Willigg opened the doors of OH! Pizza in Longridge, and the buzz is undeniable.