As summer draws to a close, Lancashire offers exceptional midweek deals, weekend events, and autumnal landscapes perfectly suited for mini-breaks.
Here are six terrific Lancashire getaways to savour this September and catch the final rays of summer sunshine or embrace the beginning of autumn.
1. The Encounter Festival in Preston is an eagerly awaited annual art and culture celebration, taking place this year on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.
"Past Encounters have seen an array of spectacular performances, inspiring arts and impressive music bringing spectators to their feet," according to VisitLancashire.
The Festival's host city, Preston, also boasts a thriving music and comedy scene, extensive food and drink offerings, and the five-star Number 10 Preston aparthotel in the heart of the city.
2. The Shireburn Arms, a character-filled 17th-century inn located in the heart of the Ribble Valley, offers a unique connection to literature and nature.
The inn serves as the starting point for The Tolkien Trail, inspired by JRR Tolkien’s visits to his son studying at the renowned Stonyhurst College.
3. West Lancashire's gourmet getaway in the small village of Aughton offers foodie delights, including four Michelin-starred restaurants.
Its star eatery, Moor Hall, not only boasts two Michelin stars but has also earned a Michelin Green Star for its home-grown kitchen garden.
4. East Lancashire's museums and art galleries, including Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian era interiors and the Haworth Art Gallery's unsurpassed Tiffany glass collection, are must-see attractions for history buffs.
. The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery and Pendle Heritage Centre also show off East Lancashire's cultural offerings.
5. Enjoy seaside sunsets and local delicacies in Morecambe on Morecambe Bay.
The recently opened Bath Rooms boutique hotel offers a fantastic selection of rooms close to the seaside resort’s promenade.
The bay also offers arguably one of the best views of the Lakeland Fells.
6. Finally, St Anne’s Kite Festival (September 13th – 15th) in the Victorian Seaside Resort will bring colour and excitement to the skies.
With an array of shopping experiences, restaurants, and attractions available, the festival will help make the perfect end to a summer getaway.
For more inspiration go to VisitLancashire's website and start planning your one-of-a-kind September getaway.
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