Ready to get into the festive spirit?
Towns and villages across Lancashire will be buzzing with Christmas markets and winter fairs over the next few weeks.
Take a look at our gallery below to see what’s going on in the county this festive season:

13. Christmas Fair at Penny Farm: December 1
Penny Farm, Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 5JS | Join a fun filled day to meet the ponies and enjoy some festive fun. There will be donkey rides, games for the children, music from local school choirs, an indoor market area to stock up on your Christmas gifts and plenty of fab festive fayre in the coffee shop. | Contributed

14. Holmes Mill Christmas Markets: December 5
Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB | 4.4 out of 5 (1,304 Google reviews) | Holmes Mill are hosting their annual Christmas markets alongside the Christmas light switch on. | Google Photo: Google

15. Blackburns Farm Christmas Markets: December 7 - December 8
Ribby Rd, Wrea Green, Preston, PR4 2PA | Set in a charming countryside paradise, this is the perfect festive escape for the whole family. Shop 'til you drop, savour delicious street food and sweet treats, sip on festive cocktails, and discover one-of-a-kind handmade treasures and bespoke gifts and vintage finds. | Contributed

16. Chorley's Winter Wonderland 2024: December 14 - January 5
Cleveland Street, Chorley, PR7 1BH | Chorley’s Winter Wonderland will return to the town centre, with the popular real ice rink, festive tipis and children’s rides. | Contributed