Things to do in Lancashire

Founded in the 12th century, Lancashire is characterised by its dramatic landscape and its warm and welcoming 'Lancastrians'. The borders of the county have been jumbled up in recent years and thus the county is much smaller than its historical counterpart which contained Manchester, Lancaster, Ribchester, Burrow and Castleshaw which were all Roman forts, protecting the military zone of Roman Britain.

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What to do in Lancashire?

For things to do in Lancashire why not begin a quest to discover what part the county played during Roman times and thereafter? Many of Lancashire's villages and towns were mentioned in the infamous Doomsday Book and are fascinating places to wonder around. For impressive historic houses and buildings dating back to the 16th century you are spoilt for choice, stroll around the building that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien, send shivers up your spine on a ghost tour of Towneley Hall.