Lancashire is home to plenty of top attractions and a gorgeous coastline. It is the place where you break free from the conurbation into some pretty countryside.
From beautiful seaside resorts like Blackpool to former centres of industry such as Burnley, there’s a great variety in the kind of towns you can call in on. In this county, you will unravel an abundance of adorable villages and historic market towns.
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District may steal most of the limelight, but this county should not be underestimated as a perfect holiday destination. From cycling in Pendle Hill to wildlife watching nature reserves, there’s a wealth of things to do here. Not only this, when it comes to finding accommodation in this county, you will get the option of choosing from affordable stays or furnished cottages by Brickhouse farm Cottages, and luxury hotels, whichever is suitable.
Here are the top 5 reasons why you should visit Lancashire.
Blackpool
One of the country’s most iconic beach resorts, Blackpool is famous for its wild rides and spellbinding shows. The famous Blackpool Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower and has a glorious Victorian Ballroom as well as the Tower Circus and the Blackpool Tower Dungeons. The wide sandy beaches of the town meet the exacting Blue Flag standards for hygiene. The iconic Blackpool Illuminations will not leave you disappointed. There’s way more in Blacktown that we can list here, but the Pleasure Beach amusement park is an extra incentive to come.
Lancaster
Although Lancaster is just a little, lovely city that you can easily explore on foot, its historic ties to Queen Elizabeth II makes it an exciting place to unravel. It is a beautiful city to stay, whether you want to use it as a base to explore further afield or you want to make the most of what it has to offer. The city boasts beautiful Georgian architecture and Georgian houses from the 1700s built on the banks of the Lune River. Take a trip to the castle or sit down in one of the old pubs along the river. The Lancaster Castle is one of the city’s most treasured historic monuments, imbued with years of tales and intrigue. The city is full of independent shops, galleries, amazing restaurants to eat while you sit and gaze at the sunset. The major attractions include the Lancashire City Museum, the haunting Ashton Memorial High in Williamson Park, and the Lancaster Canal.
Morecambe Bay
The scenic bay in the north of Lancashire, Morecambe Bay means huge sandy beaches, chippies, ice cream parlours, kite-flying and many such simple joys of a British coastal destination. This sweeping bay offers lots of wildlife to spot, outdoor activities and spectacular sunsets. There are a plethora of activities to do here – mountain biking, parachuting, sailing, etcetera. The breathtaking Midland Hotel – an art deco masterwork is one of the most fabulous sights to take in. Some of the famous works of an English playwright, Alan Benett, are based in the town. And if British comedy is what excites you, you will appreciate the statue of the performer Eric Morecambe – fondly remembered for the Wise double Act in the 1970s.
Garstang
Just west of the Forest Of Bowland, this prime walking country and adorable market town was mentioned in the 11th century Domesday Book and has a weekly market running since 1310. The decayed remnants of the Greenhalgh Castle, built in the late fifteenth century, now ruined, have their own fragile beauty. It is a perfect place for relaxed shopping trips, teashop treats, lazy picnics and traditional pub lunches. Walk the towpath to experience famous Lancashire’s fells and wild moorland at a lighter gradient.