The Queen died on Thursday (September 8) triggering a 10-day period of national mourning.

In order to pay respect to the Queen some Lancashire businesses have closed and events have been postponed today (September 9) and in the coming days. 

There is no obligation on organisations to suspend business during the national mourning period.

Depending on the nature and location of their business and the tone of planned events, some businesses may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the State Funeral, however this is at the discretion of individual businesses.

Here full list of cancellations, closures and postponements across Lancashire:

  • Burnley Football Club, Blackburn Rovers and Accrington Stanley

The EFL has postponed today’s match (September 9) against Norwich City, which was meant to take place at 3pm, following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

READ MORE: Burnley v Norwich City postponed following the death of Elizabeth II

An English Football League (EFL) official statement said: “As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II earlier today, the EFL has confirmed that its fixtures scheduled Friday– Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County - have been postponed."

Earlier today it was also announced by the EFL that the weekend's games would be postponed, meaning the Rovers and Stanley's trips to Wigan and Lincoln, respectively, will not go ahead.

This retro festival was meant to be taking place this weekend. It has now been cancelled.

A spokesperson said: “In respect to this sad news we will not be pursuing the Festival and are advising any venues from within the programme to make their own decisions as to whether to proceed or not.

“We feel it inappropriate to celebrate a great decade whilst the rest of the world is in mourning.

“As coorganiser of the 60’s Festival I support the statement posted above but explain that we felt that it wouldn’t be fair to the many venues involved in this year’s festival to cancel the Festival completely but to ‘step back’, show respect the passing of the Queen and allow each venue to make a decision based on what they and their customers would wish to do. We will continue to promote those venues who wish to continue.”

  • The Red Lion pub

The Red Lion, in Red Lion Street, Earby, will be closed on Friday “as a mark of respect following the sad loss of the Queen”.

  • Bus and Coach world

This Bus and Coach Refurbishment business on Appleby Street, Blackburn will be closed today “as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen”.

  • The Coach House at Ghyll Church

The Coach House at Ghyll Church, Barnoldswick, will be closed from September 11. It serves hot drinks and homemade caked to church visitors.

Church warden, June Barker, said: “It is with great sadness to hear that we have lost our beautiful Queen. As a mark of respect the Coach

“House will be closed from Sunday 11th Sept until after her funeral.

“On behalf of my team, thank you for all your support and understanding during this sad time.

“There will be a book of condolence in Ghyll Church for you to write any messages”.

  • Nelson Food and Drink Festival

The 2022 festival was meant to be taking place on Saturday (September 10).

Organisers have decided to postpone it.

They said: “We’re very saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, we have taken the decision with Nelson Town Council to postpone this Saturday's festival.

“We'll announce another date at a future time.”

  • Blackpool Grand Theatre

The theatre was closed for part of the day on Thursday and will be closed for the day of the funeral.

Chair of Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Ltd, Roger Lloyd Jones said: “We’ve been fortunate that many members of the Royal Family have taken an interest in our theatre, one of Frank Matcham’s finest, and hosting Her Majesty following the refurbishment and restoration of the auditorium was a particular highlight for everyone involved”.

  • British Red Cross charity shops

Every Red Cross charity shop will be closed today.

Those in Lancashire include:

  • Poulton St, Kirkham
  • Fishergate, Preston
  • St James's St, Burnley
  • Village Walks, Poulton-le-Fylde
  • Union St, Accrington 
  • Burnley Rd E, Waterfoot

A Red Cross spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has died.

“All @britishredcross shops will be closed today as a mark of respect.

“As our Patron for seventy years, Her Majesty showed enduring support for the work of the Red Cross here in the UK and around the world. Our deepest sympathies are with The Royal Family.”

  • Blackpool Illuminations and World Fireworks championships

The iconic Illuminations will not be turned on tonight. One event at The World Fireworks Championships will also be rescheduled.

A spokesperson said: "As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Blackpool Illuminations display will not be lit tonight.

"Instead, The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute to the monarch who has served our country with the utmost strength, dignity and kindness.

"The full display will resume tomorrow night, Saturday September 10. The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue throughout the period of mourning.

"On the night of the actual funeral (date to be confirmed), the Illuminations will once again remain unlit. The display will then resume in full the following day.

"We have also decided to postpone the first round of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool on the night of Saturday 17 September because of the proximity to the State funeral. It will be rescheduled to October half-term.

This means the revised dates for the four firework events are:

  • Saturday 1 October
  • Saturday 15 October
  • Thursday 27 October
  • Friday 28 October
  • Southport Pleasureland

While not in Lancashire many locals may have been planning to visit the marine drive amusement park in the coming weeks.

Southport Pleasureland will remain closed for the next two weekends as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

CEO Norman Wallis has decided to suspend all entertainment activity at the popular waterfront attraction as the country enters an official period of mourning.

Southport Pleasureland opens weekends (Spring/Autumn) and special dates outside the summer school holidays.

Under these exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, tickets bought in advance for the next two weekends will be refunded.