Visit Lancashire

Blackburn Heritage Festival

My name is Susan & I work at Blackburn Visitor Centre (Tourist Information Centre in old money). I love my job but during Heritage Open Days I was regretting having to work all weekend. Blackburn was buzzing – more venues than ever before were opening their doors, there were tours & talks all around the town & to add to the fun a spectacular Heritage Festival was keeping everyone entertained. 

As the morning went on I devised a plan of action – just how many HODs could I visit in the hour I had for lunch!

Cycling in a dreamland

This blog has been given to us from our Guest Blogger Garry Cook

Cycling in a dreamland of undulating hills, strolling through a picturesque village and then
dining in some of the country's best restaurants. 

I’m in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire’s at its most brilliantly rural. It’s also a destination for cyclists beyond compare.

A criss-crossing of fabulous country roads and Quiet Lanes, the staggeringly beautiful scenery make the area a honeypot for day-tripping cyclists and touring families.

New Lancashire Landmarks

This blog has been given to us from our Guest Blogger - Nick Hunt, Director - Mid Pennine Arts

Working around Pennine Lancashire and along the M65 corridor, I too often forget the wonders of rural Lancashire just a few short miles away, over the hill. This summer and autumn though, I am getting plenty of chances to get out there and explore. This is while we work on an absolutely lovely project. Two weeks from now, I’d like to introduce it to you too. What more reason do you need to explore the magical world of the Forest of Bowland?