Lancashire, a county in the north of England is filled with sandy beaches, moors, hills, and beautiful landscapes. If you are looking for a picturesque vacation in which you can take long walks, enjoy local sights, and spend time on the beach, then this is the place for you. Lancashire is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, and has the best beaches in the country.

The county was very important in the industrial revolution as it had a thriving textile industry. You can still see some of these in the towns inland. The coastal towns of Blackpool, Morecambe, and Southport are all seaside resorts catering to tourists and are very developed because of the tourist population.

If you want to get a taste of the country, head to the north. Here you can take long walks specifically around the Pennine Hills and the Forest of Bowland which falls under one large reserve.

The history of the county is very rich as well. This is where the Pendle Witch Trials of the 17th century took place. A dozen women were accused of being witches in what were to become England's most famous with trials. They supposedly murdered ten people around the Pendle Hills area. You can see reminders of this at the Burnley and Pendle bus service "The Witch Way" which goes to Manchester and has a logo depicting a flying witch. The hills still represent witchcraft and at every Halloween host a gathering at the top.

While in Lancashire, do more than just spend time on the beach. visit the Forrest of Bowland as it is one of the most beautiful places in the county. This forest served as inspiration for "Lord of the Rings," so you must visit it to see what it was about that struck Tolkein.

The last Temperance Bar in the UK is in Rawtenstall and is called Fitzpatricks. It was founded in the 1890s and serves blood tonic, black beer, and other great drinks. If you are in Waterfoot make sure you visit The Boo which is a venue for arts performances. Blackpool is one of the UK's best resorts, and is a must visit place especially for families. The children will love the amusement park, the Sea Life Centre, and the Blackpool Tower. So, if you are planning a holiday with kids, they surely will love the place and will insist on coming again and again.

The Ashton Memorial was a gift by Lord Ashton and stands in Williamson Park in Lancaster. It looks a lot like St. Paul's cathedral, only this is situated in the forest and not in Vatican City. It is a memorial for Lord Ashton's wife, and inside it are an art gallery and a butterfly house.

When in Lancashire, make sure you catch a game of cricket as the locals are very serious about their game. You should spend a whole day here, but. Make sure to pack a picnic lunch so you can enjoy the game thoroughly.

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