Lancashire has 10 locations where designated mountain bike trails are available, including red and black runs, here are some of the highlights.
GISBURN FOREST has 18 km of adrenaline pumping mountain bike trails. Get to grips with the gnarly Whelpstone Crag and the roller coaster ride of Hully Gully – as close as you can get to dancing on a bike!
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From trail, track or towpath, fall in love with cycling in Lancashire.
The Lancashire landscape just cries out to be explored by bike along the many miles of quiet roads and tracks that pass through stunning countryside.
Put yours on the back of the car or hire when you arrive and you’ll soon be exploring some of the UK’s best cycling routes.
Come and enjoy our rich culture and heritage, take to our coast and hills for fresh-air fun and some of the best outdoor activities around, or to learn why we’re referred to as the ‘food and drink county’ thanks to authentic local produce that’s second to none.
Jump on a Virgin train from London and be in the centre of Lancashire in just two hours, then it’s just a short hop to the bright lights and entertainment of Blackpool- the UK’s favourite seaside resort or to the wide open spaces of the Forest of Bowland, the geographic centre of the United Kingdom and the latest star-gazers paradise.
This county of contrasts has something for everyone, here is just a taste of what to expect this spring!
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To find out more about the huge choice of events, festivals, activities and experiences go to our What's On Guide
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At Stanley House we specialise in creating an experience like no other but how can you ensure your 2016 is unique for all the right reasons?
Here, we put together our top five tips on how to make this year beautiful on the inside and out.
Move More
Physical activity provides more than countless benefits to your body. By generating endorphins, the happiness molecule, it boosts your vitality, improves your self-image and minimises the risk of depression. It also increases cognitive function.
Why not work out the stress of your busy day in our fully equipped gym which is open to our residents, or add some balance to your life in our Pilates studio? Whether your focus is strength, flexibility, inner calm or agility our stunning views across the rolling Lancashire countryside provide the perfect backdrop.
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2016 promises to be another action packed year in Lancashire including a fantastic range of events and things to do across the county.
Take a look below for some of the many highlights we had to let you know about!
Forest of Bowland AONB sites gain new Dark Sky Discovery Status
During 2016 there will be a series of events at Discovery site locations – during the spring when glittering star clusters and magnificent constellations like Orion grace the sky, and in the autumn when the Milky Way is overhead and meteor showers like the Perseids can put on an amazing show.
New mega-hide at WWT Martin Mere
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere Wetlands Centre will get even closer to its famous spectacle of thousands of geese and swans now a brand new mega-hide has been completed. The 70 metre long hide has four distinct sections for visitors to choose from according to their level of bird watching experience. The ‘discovery’ section is furnished with sofas and has spotting scopes available for novices and those who simply enjoy comfort.
Is there any wonder why December is the most popular month to be engaged? The enchanting Christmas spirit can be contagious for couples asking that all important special question during this festive time. After all, it’s the time of year for love and romance! Enjoying mulled wine by the fire, spending quality time together and inevitably the best present of all…the engagement to your loved one!
With Christmas and the New Year on the horizon, are you thinking about popping the question this season? What better present to receive on Christmas morning or bringing in the New Year than an engagement?
The festive time is already upon us and for many couples embracing those fabulous winter weddings, it’s time to start planning! Magical winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular as more people are attracted to all the festivities - the fluffy white snow and a venue dressed will all the trimmings! Snow crunching underneath your feet, soft fur boleros to finish bridesmaid dresses and serving heart-warming mulled wine to guests are all great ideas to add your winter twist.
Just a few weeks to the BIG day and what better way to get into the Christmas mood than a rip-roaring fun- filled trip to the theatre for that very British of traditions – the annual trip to panto! So, with a keen love for festive fun in the theatre we headed off to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool, for this year’s production of Snow White, featuring the Wicked Queen, Su Pollard, Dan Whiston as the Prince, a very talented Millie Booth as Snow White and of course, Lancashire’s very own Steve Royle as Muddles (BBC Radio Lancashire presenter/TV Phoenix Nights) perhaps the real star of the show.
That time of year is upon us once more, panto season.
Grab your coat and the kids, it’s time to make your annual festive trip to the theatre and enjoy some thigh slapping good fun!
If you are looking for some good old fashioned ‘it’s behind you’ laughs for the whole family, boy have we got some treats waiting for you in Lancashire.
This Christmas time shopping needn’t be stressful at all.
Lancashire offers an unrivaled array of shopping experiences for everyone whatever your budget. Take a trip to Lancashire and re discover the true excitement of Christmas shopping.
Festive Thursdays at Freeport Fleetwood
Join Freeport Fleetwood for Festive Thursday's. Enjoy free hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows or free mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, plus entertainment and extra discounts throughout the centre!
