Places That Should Not Be Missed In Lancashire
Written by John L Jones on February 17, 2009
Lancashire, a county in the north of England is filled with sandy beaches, moors, hills, and beautiful landscapes. If you are looking for a picturesque vacation in which you can take long walks, enjoy local sights, and spend time on the beach, then this is the place for you. Lancashire is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, and has the best beaches in the country.
The county was very important in the industrial revolution as it had a thriving textile industry. You can still see some of these in the towns inland. The coastal towns of Blackpool, Morecambe, and Southport are all seaside resorts catering to tourists and are very developed because of the tourist population.
In case you want to get a taste of the country, just move towards the north. Here you can take long walks especially around the Pennine Hills and the Forest of Bowland which falls under one huge reserve.
The history of the county is very rich as well. This is where the Pendle Witch Trials of the 17th century was held. A dozen women were blamed of being witches in what were to become England’s most famed with trials. They apparently murdered ten people around the Pendle Hills area. You would be able to see the reminders of this at the Burnley and Pendle bus service “The Witch Way” which goes to Manchester and has a logo representing a flying witch. The hills still signifies witchcraft and at every Halloween host a gathering at the top.
Whilst in Lancashire, there is a lot more to do than to just spend time on the beach. Visit the Forrest of Bowland as it is one of the most attractive places in the county. This jungle served as inspiration for “Lord of the Rings,” so you have got to visit it to see what it was about that struck Tolkein.
The last Temperance Bar in the UK is in Rawtenstall and is known as Fitzpatricks. It was founded in the 1890s and serves blood tonic, black beer, and other great drinks. If you are in Waterfoot don’t miss The Boo which is a location for arts performances. Blackpool is one of the UK’s finest resorts, and is a must see place particularly for families. The children will be in love with the amusement park, the Sea Life Centre, and the Blackpool Tower. So, if you are planning a holiday with kids, they definitely will love the place and will insist on visiting every now and then.
The Ashton Memorial was an endowment by Lord Ashton and positioned in Williamson Park in Lancaster. It looks very similar to St. Paul’s cathedral, only this is situated in the jungle and not in Vatican City. It is a memorial for Lord Ashton’s wife, and inside it are an art gallery and a butterfly house.
While in Lancashire, don’t forget to watch a game of cricket as the locals are very serious about their game. You should spend an entire day here, but. Make sure to pack a picnic lunch so you are able to enjoy the game thoroughly.
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