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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Lancashire, England.

About the county of Lancashire

Set in the historic North West of England lies the red rose county of Lancashire. A county of beautiful countryside and places of historic interest. Visit the stately homes and castles along with ancient market towns and cities of national and international importance. Coastal towns, natural beaches and superb countryside offer much to walkers, photographers, and nature lovers whilst for those seeking the fast life a visit to Blackpool, the largest beachside funfair in Europe, with its famous tower and annual free Illumination display will take your breath way.
International airports at Manchester and regional airports at Liverpool and Blackpool are right on the doorstep of this beautiful county noted for its warm, friendy, people.
Lancashire description by Michael Gerrard

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Lancashire

Blackpool Tower, Lancashire

Blackpool (315 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire

Blackpool, long famous for its vast illuminated Golden Mile, commenced its rise to fame way back in the Victorian Era when the famous seafront consisted of no more than a single row of houses...

Picture of Lancaster taken from the Ashton Memorial

Lancaster (142 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire

This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas...

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Lancashire

Grange-over-Sands from Arnside Knott

Arnside and Silverdale AONB (12 Pictures)

Arnside and Silverdale is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) situated in the North West of England, on the.....

One of several waterfalls at Healey Dell, Whitworth, near Rochdale, Lancs.

Healey Dell (7 Pictures)

Healey Dell Nature Reserve on the Whitworth - Rochdale border, sits in a picturesque part of the Spodden Valley. Rich with flora.....

Hornby Castle

Hornby Castle (1 Pictures)

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Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

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