Holiday rentals and lettings in Lancashire

Whether you seek the tranquillity of the British countryside, the excitement of the coastal towns or the vibrancy of the city, Lancashire has you covered. Blackpool is without question the UK’s most famous beach and entertainment destination, and Morecambe Bay offers exceptional beaches and plenty of fun for all the family. Head inland to explore the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the border with Cumbria. Another AONB is the Forest of Bowland in the centre of the county. Lancashire’s rivers are also natural beauty zones, and its many canals, relics of the county’s industrial past, are now tranquil havens for flora and fauna which have reclaimed the spaces they once ruled over.

Previously one of the wealthiest and most important places in the world, Lancashire has a rich industrial heritage. Visit the valleys created by the River Ribble where many of the mills used to be part of the cloth making industry. See how the cotton mills drove the economy, and led to the whole area’s prosperity.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach is one of the UK’s finest theme parks, with rides and excitement for people of all ages. What makes Blackpool Pleasure Beach unique is its unrivalled collection of antique wooden roller coasters. The Big Dipper was originally installed in 1923 and offers the kind of thrill that can only be experienced on a truly original wooden coaster. The Pleasure Beach has other unique offerings such as the Steeplechase, where riders sit on a horse which races around a metal track. The park successfully balances speed and adrenaline with top notch rides and wonderful experiences for young children and those who want a more gentle day out!

With several areas certified as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find Lancashire to be the perfect place for a walking holiday. Explore the trail of the Carnforth Canal, where willow trees dip their leaves into the water and wildlife abounds. Or head to Pendle, where once wild boar and wolves roamed. Have no fear, they’re long gone, but the wild and wonderful beauty that they once shared is still there for you to enjoy.

Head to Pendle to follow the Walking with Witches trail, a historical route taking you through some of the most magical countryside – with a fearsome pas! Pick up a leaflet in the Lancashire town to explain all.

Not only is it a castle, Lancaster Castle was also the oldest functioning prison in the country until its closure in 2011. Now offering visitors the chance to get a magnificent window back in time, this is an extraordinary opportunity to understand the way that the justice system used to work.

Immerse yourself in the way life used to be when Lancashire was the world’s leading textile production centre. Learn how fabrics were made and what life was like for the workers at the time.

The Lancaster Maritime Museum pays tribute to the history of fishing in the area, one of Lancashire’s most important industries until fairly recently. The evocative smells, sights and sounds of the fishing ports are recreated here as well as offering the chance to see some of the original fishing vessels.

Where the Romans went, they built bath houses, and Lancashire was no different. Visit the site of the Ribchester Roman Bath House to see how the ancient residents of the county relaxed and socialised.