Waltz on down to Blackpool for a Strictly extravaganza!

It’s time to put on your sequinned glad rags to join the celebrities making the trip to the seaside this year
for Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals 2022!

The tour will feature an exciting line-up of ten magnificent dancers and Strictly favourites, including 2021 finalist Kai Widdrington, Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima, and Professional World Mambo Champion Karen Hauer.

Location: Blackpool Opera House
Dates: Wednesday 25th May and Thursday 26th May 2022

Get your tickets here!

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Explore Roddlesworth Reservoir and Woodland Walk

The Lancashire hamlet of Roddlesworth offers a peaceful and picturesque countryside walk. At just under 4 miles, this relaxing route is filled with the calming sounds from Roddlesworth stream, phenomenal views, and is perfectly pet-friendly.

The walk starts and ends at the Hare and Hounds Pub in Abbey Village – the ideal place for some fantastic pub grub and a refreshing pint upon your return!

Find out more here.

Roddlesworth Reservoir and Woodland Walk
The meandering stream through Roddlesworth woodland.


Rock out at Highest Point Festival: Lancashire’s biggest open-air music festival

Whether you are a music aficionado, free spirit, or just come for the craft beer, Highest Point Festival is the event to be at this May! With headline acts Richard Ashcroft, Clean Bandit and The Kaiser Chiefs, there are artists for everyone.

Highest Point Festival is set at one of the most beautiful UK event sites, Williamson Park, based in enchanting woodland overlooking the breath-taking Morecambe Bay and Lake District mountains.

Location: Williamson Park, Lancaster
Dates: Thursday 12th – Saturday 16th May 2022

Buy your tickets here.

Highest Point Festival
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Visit Hoghton Tower

Discover the thousand-year-old history and natural beauty of this landmark in Preston, with underground passages and walled gardens. Located on a hilltop in the heart of Lancashire, it is a stunning gateway to the picturesque views of the Ribble Valley, pictured below.

Location: Hoghton, Lancashire, PR5 0SH

To find out more, click here.

The Ribble Valley
The stunning landscape of the Ribble Valley.


Rev yourself up for the Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint

The classic and longstanding motorbike event at Hoghton is the 45th one that this historic venue has held, and will see bikes of all classes will take on the challenge of the Hoghton Tower track race against the clock.

There will be lots of food to enjoy on the day, so bring the whole family along for an adrenaline-filled day out!

Date: Sunday 3rd April 2022

Find out more here.

Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint
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Enjoy a relaxing picnic at the scenic Barley Picnic Site

Set in the beautiful village of Barley, and at the foot of the magnificent Pendle Hill, Barley Picnic Site is a great location from which to trek the Pendle Witches Trail or the Pendle Way.

The site boasts its own café, The Cabin, which provides sandwiches, cakes, and drinks galore, so enjoy a bite to eat by the stream before discovering the many local landmarks!

Find out more here.

Barley Picnic Site is surrounded by the beautiful, verdant woodland of Barley.