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Tis’ the season to get engaged!

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?

A time for love and romance!

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.

It’s Panto Season – Oh Yes It Is!

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.

Oh yes it is! It's Pantomime Time

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.

Christmas shopping 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!

Lancashire Christmas Markets

Make this Christmas special by visiting a local market or fair to some extra special gifts. Wrap up warm, grab a hot a drink and soak up the festive atmosphere.

Here’s some of many great Christmas markets taking place across Lancashire.

Lancashire Christmas Markets - Preston until 3 January 2016

The Lancashire Christmas Market returns to the Flag Market with log cabins selling festive food, drink and gifts. Open for an extended period of time this year, there's even more opportunities to get those presents in.