Hosting a variety of year-round events, from guided walks to jazz evenings, Winckley Square is a Georgian square packed with history in Preston city centre.

With an array of independent shops and places to eat and drink, including a number of contemporary pubs and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Located in the heart of Preston, Avenham and Miller Parks are among the finest examples of traditional Victorian parkland in the North West.

Preston’s historic market square hosts many outdoor cultural events throughout the year.

Dating back to 1865 when it opened as one of four exchange halls in the country, The Exchange is an iconic Blackburn venue

Music, comedy, dance, drama and children’s shows in an Edwardian railway station, opposite The Midland Hotel.

Morecambe gallery which showcases and sells contemporary works, often by artists from the area, which are varied and beautiful.

This technicolour mural along the Morecambe pier brings local artists’ talent to the forefront of the seaside town.

Edgelands Gallery in Morecambe is a beautiful studio and gallery, regularly displaying high quality artwork.

The White Swan at Fence is a gastro-pub with much to brag about. Delicious drinks and fantastic food has got this pub a Michelin Star.

The live-music venue and bar is a hidden gem, standing out against the technicolour nightlife of Blackpool with its own understated edge.

Burnley Mechanics Theatre showcases an array of talent; touring shows and local theatre also.