Category: lancashire

News, posts and releases on Lancashire in the North West of England.

Line-up announced for Blackpool Fireworks Championships

Teams from Canada, China and France will go head-to-head in this year’s fireworks championships in Blackpool, it has been announced. A team from Canada, Firemaster Productions, put on an incredible display to scoop the prestigious prize last year, seeing off competition from finalists from Sweden and Austria. And this year a team of their fellow …

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Summer holiday adventures at Lancaster Castle

A series of interesting activities is available for children, young people and adults alike to enjoy at Lancaster Castle over the summer holiday. Events include activity tours with costumed guides around the castle, including a mock trial, helping Roman soldiers build a section of Hadrian’s Wall, and a Roman drill parade. Other activities include discovering …

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Blackpool beach voted the best by British Public

Blackpool’s beaches have been voted the best in the world! In the latest in a string of awards, Post Office Travel’s Holiday Feelings Barometer survey found the resort’s golden sands were thought of as the best beach by British tourists, putting Bondi and Malibu in the shade! And while Blackpool’s beaches may not have their …

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