When the schools break up, with those long days of summer ahead, we all go in search of things to see and do with family, friends and the special people who share our love of festivals, feasts and having fun.
Whether it’s fresh-air and outdoor activities, to keep everyone healthy and happy, or visiting that location, attraction or place to eat that’s been on your Lancashire bucket-list for ages – now’s the time to do it.
Lancashire has some of the country’s best loved attractions, award-winning accommodation and hospitality; in landscapes and coastal resorts that are made for unforgettable days out and holidays.
There’s no time for twiddling your thumbs or any need to agonise over ways to keep everyone entertained, especially with Visit Lancashire’s 80 page Summer Guide packed full of ideas and itineraries, that you can read or download on the county’s official tourism website VisitLancashire.com Here are some great places to go.
19. Summer Code Breakers at WWT Martin Mere Burscough, Lancashire
Summer Code Breakers at WWT Martin Mere Burscough, Lancashire Love puzzles? The team has transformed their stunning wetlands into a HUGE puzzle adventure. With the beautiful site as a backdrop, you will have to find the 18 clues hidden amongst the centre’s flamingos, cranes, swans and more, and embark on an exciting quest that promises unforgettable memories for the whole family. Can you crack the code to win a prize? The trail costs just £1 to enter and runs from until September 1 Prices: Children £10.72, Adults £16.50, family discount prices available https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/events/summer-code-breakers-1/ | Visit Lancashire Photo: Visit Lancashire
20. Chorley Flower Show, Chorley
July 26-28 Chorley Flower Show, Chorley The Chorley Flower Show started out in 2015 and has grown to a three-day event over the last 13 years. Attracting visitors from across the UK the show transforms Astley Park, with the beautifully renovated Astley Hall at its centre, 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 Prices: Day tickets from £16.75, full weekend tickets from £27.75 https://www.chorleyflowershow.com | National World Photo: Lancashire Post
21. Brockholes Village Fete, Preston
July 28 Brockholes Village Fete, Preston With artisan market stalls selling local handmade items, traditional fete games, competitions, Morris dancing, live music and entertainment, a fantastic classic vehicle showcase, and delicious street style food, there will be plenty to do and see all day long at Brockholes Nature Reserve’s floating visitor village. Prices: £20 https://www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2024-08-03-brockholes-village-fete | National World Photo: Lancashire Post
22. Lowther Ice Cream Festival, Lytham
July 20-21 Lowther Ice Cream Festival Lytham, Lancashire This July, head along to the beautiful seaside town of Lytham and join in the ice cream related fun at Lowther Ice Cream Festival. This free-to-enter festival offers a dozen different ice cream vendors, plus fantastic family entertainment. There will be a children’s fun fair, theatre shows, creative crafts, activity trail, musicians, activity parks and walk around characters to entertain the whole family, plus food vendors, bar amd much more. Prices: free entry https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/lowthers-ice-cream-festival-2024/ | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
23. SeekOut Festival, Gisburn Forest, Slaidburn
SeekOut Festival, Gisburn Forest, Slaidburn, Lancashire Head to the forest this summer to SeekOut an adventure filled with live music, arts, and family-friendly activities. With two stages of live music and performances, plus plenty of arts and wellbeing opportunities, SeekOut arts and music festival is perfect for getting in touch with nature, enjoying yourself and make unforgettable memories. Prices: Day tickets from £25 per child and £40 per adult, full weekend tickets from £30 per child to £90 per adult | National World Photo: National World
24. July 27, Wanderland – NEW FOR 2024 Poulton-le-Fylde
July 27, Wanderland – NEW FOR 2024 Poulton-le-Fylde Enjoy fun for all ages at Wyre’s new family festival. Expect a whole host of fun as Hey Duggee takes to the stage to celebrate his 10th birthday, and CBeebies’ favourite gardener Mr Bloom wows the crowds. Fun-filled entertainment zones include Dream Fields where you can meet a mystical mermaid, transform into a butterfly, pirate or tiger at the face painting station, sign Hey Duggee’s massive birthday card and meet the guy himself. Wyldwood will offer the chance to get up close and personal with fascinating creepy crawlies! Prices: £10 per person https://www.wyre.gov.uk/wanderland/ | Third party Photo: Third party