HOTELS IN LANCASHIRE

Lancashire has impeccable royal connections, ever since the roses of Lancaster and York combined into one mighty dynasty in Tudor times. The majority of British visitors on a holiday or short break in Lancashire head for Britain's number one fun-filled attraction, the seaside glory that is Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

At Blackpool, you can yell, scream and generally have a thrilling time on over 145 different rides and attractions, and still build a sandcastle just yards from your Blackpool bed and breakfast or guest house! With the added attraction of the famous winter Illuminations, nowhere does seaside fun quite like Blackpool.

Lancashire is a county where yesterday's myths and legends seem to come to life. You can almost hear the mighty medieval knights striding through Skipton Castle, or the Elizabethan soldiers defending Hogton Tower, or the rustle of elegant ladies in silk dresses at 17th century Gawthorpe Hall. You can even get locked in one of Lancaster Castle's ancient dungeons, although hotels in Lancaster will prove a lot more comfortable!
Outside, the Lancashire countryside is hard to resist. The scars of the Industrial Revolution have healed to reveal a landscape ideal for activities, from watersports on the canals to hot-air balloon ride and micro-lighting. From the Forest of Bowland, Pendle Hill rises as a reminder of the famous Pendle Witches, hung for murder in 1612. This Area of Outstanding beauty is a birdwatchers' paradise; ask your Lancashire hotel reception for details of the best 'twitching' areas to see birds of prey including hen harriers and rare merlin.