Award winning Foray brings Traitors themed dining experience to The Casterton Grange Estate.
Award winning North West catering company Foray, led by renowned chef Oli Martin and hospitality professional Alex Blamire, is set to host a brand new immersive dining pop up at the stunning Casterton Grange Estate this April, combining refined cuisine with a night of strategy, suspense and theatrical intrigue. Following the success of Chef Oli’s […]
Eden Project Morecambe paving the way to break ground in 2026
Eden Project Morecambe, a new world‑class destination and cultural landmark for North West England, is celebrating a major milestone today (February 16, 2026) with planning approval granted for its evolved design. This decision marks the beginning of a transformative year for the ambitious site overlooking Morecambe Bay, including the creation of 1.5 acres of vibrant, interconnected community gardens. Opening in early 2027, these free‑to‑enter gardens will form a welcoming gateway to the […]
VisitEngland launches domestic North West coastal campaign to boost spring breaks
Marketing Lancashire is proud to share that VisitEngland will next week launch its domestic coastal marketing campaign to drive breaks to all seaside destinations on England’s North West coast The £1 million funded campaign, ‘All on England’s North West Coast’, will feature key Lancashire destinations, and kicks off on 16 February. The campaign is putting […]
Lancaster firm to create new website for US-based Shakespeare company
Lancaster-based Hotfoot Design has been appointed to design and develop the new website for Hudson Valley Shakespeare, the acclaimed theatre company based in New York’s Hudson Valley. The new site will launch later this year to coincide with the opening of the company’s first-ever permanent home, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center. Founded in 1987, […]
Blackpool Restaurant Week set to return this March
Blackpool Restaurant Week returns from Thursday, 12th to Thursday, 19th March, with restaurants across the town offering special menus and deals to encourage people to eat out, try new places and support local businesses. The week brings together a wide range of venues, from long-standing family-run favourites to independents and well-known names, with more businesses […]
Royal seal of approval for Lancashire’s only Vet School
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met students and academics on a tour of the University of Lancashire’s School of Veterinary Medicine The University of Lancashire’s School of Veterinary Medicine has been given the royal seal of approval by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. During her visit to the UK’s 11th and the county’s […]
New report shows tourism worth £147bn to UK economy
Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, demonstrating the industry’s significant economic contribution to local communities nationwide and its potential for growth. The report ‘Economic Value of Tourism in the United Kingdom‘ shows tourism is worth £147 billion annually to the UK, about 5 percent […]
Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved
West Lancashire Borough Council has approved a strategic masterplan to guide the future development of Beacon Country Park as a regional destination for recreation, wellbeing, and nature. The decision provides a clear framework for phased improvements to one of the Borough’s most treasured assets. Beacon Country Park, spanning over 300 acres of woodland, meadows and […]
Moor Hall launches new private dining experience with The Macallan
Three Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Lancashire has opened Atelier Hearth – a new private dining experience in collaboration with world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan. Named for its dual spirit – atelier, the maker’s workshop, and hearth, the centre of the home – Atelier Hearth offers an intimate setting for special […]
Applications open for the scariest job in Blackpool
Could this be the most unusual job in Blackpool? The Blackpool Tower Dungeon is assembling an exceptional cast of theatrical performers to bring to life the scariest – and funniest – journey through Blackpool’s murky history. Successful candidates will be required to transport guests back in time and immerse them in tales of terror, humour, […]
Festive domestic holiday plans expected to bring £3.3bn boost to economy
A recent VisitEngland survey shows that visiting friends and family and going out for a Christmas meal are most popular festive activities. VisitEngland’s Christmas Trip Tracker Survey released today, 18 December, shows that 11.6 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Christmas and New Year period, bringing an estimated […]
Lancashire hotel celebrates Portuguese links with bar refurbishment
A North Lancashire hotel’s cultural links with Portugal and the production of the country’s renowned Port wines has been brought alive through the modern refurbishment of its bar and lounge. Lancaster House Hotel has completed the renovation of its Sandeman Bar with a contemporary upgrade which gives a nod to its connections with the House […]