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Things to do in Lancashire

Lancashire covers 3 towns with 118 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, amusement arcades and playgrounds. The widest choice is around Preston, Lytham St Annes and Chorley.

The mix includes 63 free to visit, 55 indoor and 65 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Lancashire include SEA LIFE Blackpool, The Atkinson, Showtown Blackpool, Southport Eco Centre and Hangar 42 - Spitfire Visitor Centre, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Lancashire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] and Winckley Square.
    39 places
  2. 02
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Hart's Amusements and Hart's Amusements.
    24 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Whittle-le-Woods Recreation Ground and Worden Park Play Area.
    23 places
  4. 04
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Brinscall Baths and Olympian Swimming School.
    9 places
  5. 05
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including tenpin and MFA Bowl.
    6 places
  6. 06
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including The Atkinson and Showtown Blackpool.
    6 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Lancashire?

This guide maps 118 places to visit across Lancashire, spread across 3 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Lancashire?

Recognisable names in Lancashire include SEA LIFE Blackpool, The Atkinson, Showtown Blackpool and Southport Eco Centre. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Lancashire?

63 of the places listed for Lancashire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Lancashire on a rainy day?

55 indoor options are recorded across Lancashire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Lancashire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.