25 family-friendly activities in Lancashire that won't break the bank this February half-term

By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 12th Feb 2025, 14:34 BST

Looking for a budget-friendly day out this February half-term? Lancashire has plenty of options that won't stretch your wallet.

From museums to scenic nature walks, exploring the county on a budget is easier than you think.

We reached out to our readers for their top recommendations, and here are 25 fantastic things to do in Lancashire that won’t cost you a fortune:

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Take a trip through time and learn about some of the pivotal moments across Lancashire Constabulary’s history. |

1. Lancashire Police Museum

Take a trip through time and learn about some of the pivotal moments across Lancashire Constabulary’s history. | | Daniel Martino Photo: Daniel Martino

Walk up from the lovely village of Barley to the wood and you’ll find bats, stone witches, mythical creatures, and a host of marvellous sculptures on the Pendle Sculpture Trail.

2. Pendle Sculpture Trail

Walk up from the lovely village of Barley to the wood and you’ll find bats, stone witches, mythical creatures, and a host of marvellous sculptures on the Pendle Sculpture Trail. | Walks4All

The Regent is an antiques, vintage, craft and retro emporium in Blackpool which spans three floors in an old 1920's cinema.

3. The Regent

The Regent is an antiques, vintage, craft and retro emporium in Blackpool which spans three floors in an old 1920's cinema. | Google

Unique to Blackpool, family run collectors shop with free entry to their first floor memorabilia museum on South Promenade

4. Brooks Collectables and Toy Museum

Unique to Blackpool, family run collectors shop with free entry to their first floor memorabilia museum on South Promenade | Daniel Martino Photo: Daniel Martino

Lancashire Budget Blackpool Preston

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