Our guide to the best days out in Lancashire

Iconic towns, a warm culture and good transport links make Lancashire a good pick for a getaway.

The Blackpool Pass

Choose a one-, two- or seven-day pass (consecutive days), depending on how long you’re in this neck of the woods. Each pass grants you... Keep reading

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse Blackpool

Looking for a new way to tire the kids out in Blackpool? The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse is a mix between an adventure playground... Keep reading

Selfie Town Blackpool

Selfie Town (at Viva Vegas Diner & Bar on the Promenade) has everything you need to make your selfies pop. There are 10 interactive... Keep reading

The Manchester City Stadium Tour

As football stadium tours go, this one’s pretty special. The Manchester City lot don’t mess around when it comes to the latest technology (holographic... Keep reading

Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play

Ah, Peter Rabbit. Been around since 1901 but still has a spring in his step. Your kids probably get ready for school in the... Keep reading

The Blackpool Tower Circus

Clowns. High-wire walkers. Acrobats. Magicians. Escapologists. Contortionists. Seeing a show at Blackpool Tower Circus reminds you how fun this type of old-school entertainment can... Keep reading

The Blackpool Tower Ballroom

You’ve seen it on Strictly Come Dancing. But nothing prepares you for shuffling out onto the dancefloor at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, gazing at... Keep reading

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Fancy proper good fish and chips on the beach with a side of adrenaline? Look no further than Blackpool Pleasure Beach. With more rollercoasters... Keep reading

SEA LIFE Blackpool

Stuck for something to do in between beaches, rollercoasters, and nightclubs? SEA LIFE Blackpool lets you see what’s going on beneath the waves –... Keep reading

Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Nothing spices up your Instagram feed more than snaps with the stars. At Madame Tussauds Blackpool you’ll meet the biggest names from the Marvel... Keep reading

The Blackpool Tower Eye

360-degree panoramic views, a glass SkyWalk and a bar - all 380ft in the sky. Blackpool Tower Eye is a must. ... Keep reading

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon serves up scoops of seaside ‘I scream’ with sprinkles of spine-tingling terror - ghouls like The Plague Doctor and The... Keep reading

Days out in Lancashire

Blackpool’s tower, beachfront thrills, and pubs a plenty mean it’s great for hen dos and weekends away with the kids alike. You can check out Blackburn’s impressive cathedral. Or how about learning to scuba dive with Canary Divers?

What else is there to love about Lancashire? How about hanging about with wild boars in the forest of Bowland or quad bike trekking in Skipton? For something a bit more chilled, pick up bargains at Fleetwood market or cruise along the Lancaster canal.

2 hours by train from Glasgow and London and close to Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester Airport, Lancashire’s easy to get to and great for families.

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