10 Lancashire hot spots

LANCASTER CASTLE

Owned by the Queen – as Duke of Lancaster – this was Europe’s longest- serving operational prison until its closure in 2011.

FOREST OF BOWLAND

Just off the busy M6 is the peace and beauty of this splendid Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH

Untold millions have enjoyed the noisy thrills of the famous amusement park.

MORECAMBE BAY

The beautiful bay takes in Grange-over-Sands, Heaysham and, of course, seaside favourite Morecambe.

HAWORTH ART GALLERY

This Edwardian arts and crafts house in Accrington shows off an internationally renowned collection of Tiffany Glass.

CLITHEROE CASTLE

High on Castle Hill it has dominated the town’s skyline for 800 years. The Victorian Kitchen is one fun attraction.

PENDLE HILL

Great views over an area which was infamous as the home of the Pendle Witches who were executed in the 17th Century.

LANCASHIRE COASTAL WAY

Savour the sea air on a stretch of this 137-mile footpath from Merseyside to Cumbria.

BLACKBURN MUSEUM

This imposing 19th Century listed building has the largest icon collection outside of London’s V&A.

HOGHTON TOWER

You’ll appreciate the scale of this 16th Century manor house as you approach on a three quarter mile-long straight drive.