Marketing Lancashire

Marketing Lancashire is Lancashire’s place marketing organisation and leads the LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) for the county. Working collaboratively with both local authority and private sector partners to communicate investment opportunities and to showcase Lancashire’s strengths as a place to live, work, study and invest in, as well as a premier destination for visitors. Visit Lancashire is the tourist board for the county and a division of Marketing Lancashire. Read more


Spotlight Features

Be part of English Tourism Week 2025

English Tourism Week is the annual celebration of the tourism industry and its importance to local communities and economies.

This year’s theme is  ‘Supporting people and places to drive growth.’

Stars of Lancashire Tourism dazzle at awards ceremony

The best of Lancashire tourism and hospitality was on show at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, held in the world famous Tower Ballroom, on Tuesday 11 February, with support from Destination Sponsor, VisitBlackpool and hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Mike Stevens.

#StarringGREATBritain - Exclusive interview with screenwriter Daragh Carville

Daragh Carville is a playwright and screenwriter, best known for co-creating and writing the ITV crime drama The Bay, filmed in Morecambe and the Morecambe Bay area of Lancashire. He lives with his family in Lancaster.  In this exclusive interview with Marketing Lancashire he talks about the starring role of Morecambe, ahead of the new series.

Hospitality Action - working together to support our sector

Recognising the challenges faced by of the hospitality industry, Marketing Lancashire has partnered with Hospitality Action as their nominated charity for the Lancashire Tourism Awards, taking place on Tuesday 11th February at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Find out more about this partnership and Hospitality Action  here…..

Volunteers in the Spotlight

Volunteers across the county play an invaluable role in supporting Lancashire’s visitor attractions – many could not exist without them.  Here we pay tribute to some of our great volunteer groups.

23 volunteers from the Friends of the Guild Wheel have cleared the path at Sandyforth Lane, Fulwood, to improve access to the Preston Guild Wheel for walkers and cyclists.

Telling the stories of Lancashire's Past

Gregory Wright just won the Lancaster BID Visitor Attraction of the Year Award for his fascinating tours around Lancaster. Find out more about Gregory, how he became a Blue Badge Guide and find out what is next for him and Lancaster, Walks, Talks and Tours.

Early Connect Pilot for Lancashire

The Lancashire Skills & Employment hub is working with the Department for Education on the Early Connect Pilot and is looking to connect with businesses who already employ young people and apprentices to capture best practices and promote the recruitment of young people.

Finance opportunities for new Lancashire businesses

Find out more about business support and funding options for Lancashire businesses, with BOOST’s Flying Start Service and  GC Business Finance.