Lancashire

Properties and events in Lancashire

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'The Story of Standish' Exhibition Launch at St Wilfrid's Church

St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Standish, Lancashire, WN6 0JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Gain exlcusive access to St Wilfrid's historic Peace Gate for the launch of 'The Story of Standish' exhibition produced in collaboration with Standish Community High School.

15 Castle Hill: the evolution of a building

15 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit 15 Castle Hill and the Cottage Museum, the smallest and most immersive museum in the North West. Learn about this fascinating building and how it has changed over the centuries.

500 years of Garstang - Heritage Trail

Cherestanc Square, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1EF
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover through local buildings and structures, the historic town and surrounding area of Garstang.

A Neighbourhood Through Time – Fairfield & Cannon Hill guided walk

Lancaster Railway Station/Tite & Locke, Station Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk exploring the development of a leafy suburb for the ‘respectable classes’ on the western edge of Lancaster town centre. Discover what was there before, when and how it was developed and who lived and stayed there.

A Walk Down Whitegate Drive

The Number Three, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9BW
In person
Pre-booking required

Walk down Whitegate Drive (the area once known as Whitegate Lane) on a guided tour of its heritage, houses and iconic pubs.

Accrington Library

Accrington Library, St. James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Experience and learn about the unique architecture of the Grade II listed Carnegie library that has been central to the town since 1908.

Accrington Stanley Football Club

Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5BX
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to gain a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Accrington Stanley’s history and learn about the club's fantastic past.

Accrington Town Hall

Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Councillor Josh Allen, elected Mayor of Hyndburn, will provide tours of Accrington Town Hall.

All Hallows Church & Guided Churchyard Walk

All Hallows Road, Bispham, Lancashire, FY2 0AY
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a short, guided walk of the churchyard and/or an opportunity to explore and learn more about the Mother Church of Blackpool.

All Saints Church Habergham, with St John the Baptist

All Saint's Church with St John the Baptist, Habergham, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6LG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this lovely Victorian church, with links to the Kay-Shuttleworth family of Gawthorpe Hall and a stunning modern stained glass window.

Another Brick in the Walk

Walk sets off from Fylde Road., Preston, Lancashire, PR2
In person
Pre-booking required

This brisk walk round brickworking history traces the hidden past of one of Preston's most important industries. The 3 mile linear walk takes an indirect route ending at the HODs event at Dobcroft Nature Reserve in Ingol.

Apple Festival

Christ Church, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a fun afternoon of apple juicing, music and stalls to celebrate the harvest from our church orchard

Artistic and Functional

The Storey & Gardens, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1TH
In person
Pre-booking not required

In The Storey building a stained glass window provides light, enhances the architecture and has an educational function. Admire the historic portico gate entrance opposite Lancaster Castle, the Georgian wall and huge copper beech tree in the garden.

Ashton Freehold - built in style

Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover what the architecture tells us about a Victorian suburb created in Ashton-on-Ribble by a freehold land society, an early type of building society.

Assembly Arts - Open Artists Studios in Lancaster's Historic Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1JN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and meet the resident artists at Assembly Arts in the their studios housed in the beautiful and historic Georgian Assembly Rooms on Lancaster's King Street. There will be an opportunity to tour the building and see our latest art exhibition.

Astley's Architects

Astley Hall, Hallgate, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Astley to celebrate this years Heritage Open Day theme of ‘architecture’. Enjoy a variety of activities, including walks and workshops.

Aunty Social - Designing a Good Time

28 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ever wondered about the design of buildings that helped Blackpool visitors & residents enjoy their leisure time? We’ve got good news for you. If you’re a fan of Art Deco, Moderne or Victorian architecture, here’s your chance to see original plans.

Aunty Social - New Futures for Old Buildings

28 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Joseph Boniface and Catherine Mugonyi as we explore ways to breathe life into heritage buildings; adapting them to meet modern day needs while preserving their history.

Bank Hall, Bretherton

Bank Hall, Bank Hall Drive, Bretherton, Lancashire, PR26 9AT
In person
Book on day

The grounds of Bank Hall will be open for guests to explore the woodland and gardens with our tree trail and visit the craft stalls in the walled garden and see our new display! The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will be open for pre-booked tours.

Behind the Scenes at Preston Playhouse

The Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Access all areas in a guided tour of Preston Playhouse - built for worship, used for drama! See front of house and backstage, discovering the history of the building and how performances are created here today.