From fascinating museums to scenic nature trails, enjoying the county on a budget is easier than you might think.
We asked our readers for their favourite low-cost activities — here are 25 fun, family-friendly ideas to make the most of the sunshine this weekend:
21. Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
As one of the first purpose built free museums to open outside of London in 1874, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery houses a rich and fascinating collection covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia. | Google
22. Halo
Rossendale's Panopticon, 'Halo' is an 18m-diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod five metres above the ground. | David Dixon
23. Eric Morecambe statue
Unveiled by the Queen in 1999, the slightly larger than life-sized statue depicts Eric Morecambe in one of his characteristic poses with a pair of binoculars around his neck (he was a keen ornithologist). The statue is set against the stunning backdrop of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District hills. Photo: Daniel Martino
24. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Made famous by David Lean's romantic classic film Brief Encounter, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in 1945, the award-winning heritage centre includes a faithful restoration of the refreshment room where Laura and Alec first met. | National World Photo: National World