Some are listed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, while others have stood empty for years awaiting new purpose or investment.
With restoration projects continuing across the county, these 13 sites are places we’d like to see safeguarded, repaired or brought back into use in 2026.
Each tells a story about Lancashire’s past, and highlights the challenge of protecting heritage while finding viable futures for much-loved landmarks:
1. Holy Trinity Church, South Shore, Blackpool
The Grade II listed church is described by Historic England as being in poor condition, with slow decay affecting the building. | Google
2. BHS, Fishergate, Preston
Empty since the collapse of BHS in 2016, the prominent Fishergate building has remained unused despite its central location. | Google
3. Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool
Historic England says the long-vacant chapel is in fair condition but continues to suffer from slow decay internally. | Google
4. Edith Rigby House, Winckley Square, Preston
The Grade II listed former home of suffragette Edith Rigby has stood empty for more than a decade and is in poor condition. | Contributed
5. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Heys Street, Thornton
Historic England has placed the Grade II listed church on its at-risk register due to structural issues and the risk of rapid deterioration. | Google
6. Queen Victoria Memorial, Dalton Square, Lancaster
The Grade II* listed memorial is described by Historic England as being in poor and declining condition, with slow decay and no solution agreed. | Queen Victoria Memorial, Dalton Square, Lancaster