28-06-2025
New guide to amazing place to visit in Lancashire this summer
A new guide has been launched celebrating what Lancashire has to offer this summer.
The 90-page 'Visit Lancashire in Summer Guide' from highlights the county's diverse attractions, from award-winning locations to budget-friendly family activities.
Here are some of the guide's top places in Lancashire to visit this summer:
Towneley Hall, Burnley
Towneley Hall (Image: Supplied)
A Grade I listed building dating back to the 1400s is set to reopen in July. It has been under repair and restoration for two years to preserve its historical features.
Visitors can expect to see restored plasterwork, paint, roof, stonework, and windows.
The museum's exhibitions and a collection of objects stored since 2023 will also be on display again.
The reopening will be marked with various events, including 'Bill's Teddy Bear's Picnic' in July.
For those planning an overnight stay, the four-star Crow Wood Hotel offers an opportunity for a spa break at The Woodland Spa.
The Woodland Spa, rated the Best UK Day Spa by The Good Spa Guide, has recently completed a £16 million refurbishment, doubling in size.
Samlesbury Hall, South Ribble
Samlesbury Hall (Image: and Matthew Grainger)
The hall is celebrating its 700th anniversary this year with a packed programme of events.
These include a new Food and Drink Festival, illustrated lectures, additional guided tours, and a living history weekend.
It also boasts a history of 13 known ghosts, and has recently added a dedicated Ghost Room and Witches Room to its public spaces.
Visitors can also enjoy the courtyard, play area, and grounds.
If you would like to stay overnight, its 'Hamlet' of shepherd's huts are equipped for up to four guests.
The Hamlet is adding a wood-burning hot tub, sauna, and cold water drop bucket, ready for the summer months.
For dining, the Hall's Garden Room eatery offers a menu in botanical surroundings.
Domain Boutique Hotel, Lancaster
Domain Boutique Hotel (Image: Supplied)
The hotel features bold interiors, premium bathrooms, and a digital check-in system.
Each room is powered by renewable energy, and each booking supports ocean plastic clean-up through a partnership with Plastic Bank.
The Springbank Manor Hotel in Darwen has also undergone refurbishment and restoration under new management, returning to its original name from 1898.
The newly designed rooms take inspiration from the hotel's gardens and views of the West Pennine Moors.
Brindle Distillery, Brindle
Peckish at Brindle Distillery (Image: Supplied)
The distillery is introducing a new community dining concept, Peckish, which pairs the distillery's award-winning spirits with dishes from vendors Fratellis and Meld.
From outdoor dining in picturesque beer gardens to wildlife encounters, Lancashire offers a variety of experiences for all interests and budgets.
Must-visit alfresco dining spots
Top alfresco dining spots include Chew's Yard in Preston, the Black Bull Inn in Old Langho, and The Cartford Inn in Little Eccleston.
Chew's Yard, a new food hall and bar space, offers a garden and events space.
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The Black Bull Inn, a bustling gastropub, has an award-winning outdoor dining provision with a luxury stretched tent.
The Cartford Inn, a riverside pub, offers a newly landscaped dining terrace with views of the River Wyre and the Lancashire countryside.
The guide is available to download from
