Walk through the Illuminations • savour a pint of real ale • enjoy one last ice cream • have a picnic in a sculpture park • send a postcard from the top of the tower • eat game pie • sing-along to a live musical • browse an antique centre • take a cookery course • collect shells on the beach
Event highlights
LIGHTPOOL, Blackpool, 2 Sept – 6 Nov
Running alongside the Illuminations, look out for a brand new 3D projection show on The Blackpool Tower, which this year features an astronaut exploring new worlds. There will also be a Lightpool Village on the Comedy Carpet and a special Festival of Light running from 28 Oct - 2 November
LANCASHIRE ENCOUNTER, Preston, 23-25 September
Immerse yourself in a bold and imaginative spectacle of Lancashire’s music, street theatre and art and discover a world of creativity around Preston city centre. Be part of the magic, see amazing performances and the illuminated procession.
Blackpool’s World Firework Championships (Friday’s in September), Burnley Gin Festival, 17 Sept Footloose Winter Gardens Blackpool 19-24 Sept, Discover the Stars in the Forest of Bowland, Beacon Fell Country Park, 24 Sept For a full list of events this month of events
Stay
With views across the wide expansive beach the St Annes Beach Apartments is the perfect place for a coastal self-catering escape. Just five minutes walk from the town centre and a short drive from Blackpool. Opt for a cosy, country break, at the Millstone at Mellor in the Ribble Valley (a short drive from Preston) and you’ll wake up to the aroma of a Lancashire breakfast made with the freshest local ingredients.
Explore
Pick up a pair of headphones from The Harris Museum & Art Gallery then walk over to the Cenotaph and experience Homing (till 13 November). A sound exhibition based on original letters from Preston soldiers serving in the front line trenches of World War I.
Relax
The Spa at The Dalmeny Hotel in St Annes has undergone a luxurious transformation and reopens this month. Spa breaks and packages available.
Discover
A completely unique theatrical experience at the Winter Gardens Blackpool this autumn. Absent takes you on a journey through a mysterious hotel incorporating film, architecture, live action and a haunting soundtrack. Runs until 29 September.
Taste
Indulge in a classic afternoon tea at the Walled Garden Bistro at Barton Grange Hotel including a glass of champagne for only £25 for two. Dine and relax at Ribby Hall Spa with their dinner & Aqua Thermal package. £49 pp includes two course dinner in the Orangery Restaurant.
Shop
Go independent and pick up something that little bit different in Preston Antiques Centre.
Great Outdoors
Enjoy a round on one of Lancashire’s four championship golf courses before it gets too chilly, including host of the Open, Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Plan your autumn and winter break in Lancashire – read our online guide
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