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Great free things to do this summer in Lancashire

We have put together this free days out section to let you know that you can have a great time in Lancashire and it doesn't have to cost you the Earth.

Beacon Country Park, Upholland

Perfect for family picnics and impromptu games of rounders this beautiful park has been awarded Green Flag Status for its natural beauty. Look out for free family events throughout the summer.

Great Promenade Show, Blackpool

Take a walk along Blackpool’s famous promenade to see a dazzling array of lighting features, sculptures and structures. And don’t miss the Comedy Carpet right outside The Tower – it will give you a case of the giggles!

Happy Mount Park Splash Park, Morecambe

Open daily throughout the summer – just bring your swimming stuff! The free brass band concerts every Sunday throughout the summer are a blast!

What's on in Lancashire this weekend - 15 - 17 July 2016

As lots of you lucky things are starting your summer holidays this week we've an abundance of great events taking place across Lancashire this weekend to kick start your holidays in style.

Renowned for good humour and quirkiness, Lancashire offers a unique brand of fun, and this is never more evident than when you look at our huge range of events.

Here is our guide to the best of whats on across Lancashire this weekend -

Welcome to Lancashire this Summer

Take a look at our 2016 Summer Guide offering you a snapshot of what we have to offer this summertime.

Jump on a train from London or Glasgow and be in the centre of Preston 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.