The county had a very important role in the industrial revolution as it had a booming textile industry. You can still see a few of these in the towns inland. The coastal towns of Blackpool, Morecambe, and Southport are all beach resorts catering to tourists and are very developed for the reason of the tourist population.
To be able to get a taste of the country, just go towards the north. Here you are able to take long walks particularly around the Pennine Hills and the Forest of Bowland which falls under one great 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.
When you are in Lancashire, try to do more than just spend time on the beach. Pay a visit to the Forrest of Bowland as it is one of the most attractive places in the county. This forest was an inspiration for "Lord of the Rings," so you must visit it to see what it was about that struck Tolkein.
The last Temperance Bar in the UK is in Rawtenstall and is called Fitzpatricks. It was founded in the 1890s and serves blood tonic, black beer, and other great drinks. If you are in Waterfoot make sure you visit The Boo which is a venue for arts performances. Blackpool is one of the UK's best resorts, and is a must visit place especially for families. The children will love the amusement park, the Sea Life Centre, and the Blackpool Tower. So, if you are planning a holiday with kids, they surely will love the place and will insist on coming again and again.
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.
When in Lancashire, make sure you catch a game of cricket as the locals are very serious about their game. You should spend a whole day here, but. Make sure to pack a picnic lunch so you can enjoy the game thoroughly.








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