The Harris is a stunning Grade I listed Neo-Classical building which was designed by James Hibbert (1833-1903) to house the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library. It was completed in 1893. The history and architecture of the Harris are of great interest to local...

The Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry collection marks its association with the county with exhibits that include items from World War I in the Middle East, Peterloo, and South Africa. Mounted in co-operation with the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and Lancashire...

Here you can travel around both country and coast to explore Lancashire’s historic wonders. Discover the stories behind a county full of history. Whatever your interest, we know that our buildings and the treasures within will capture your imagination.

Once reopen we'd like to invite you for your first taste of the Lancashire story which will signpost you to the diverse heritage across the county. Seven interactive galleries along with new visitor facilities such as a shop, cafe and improved access for the disabled...

Owned by the same archaeologists who discovered the Viking-Age City and created JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG offers you a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist. This is a one of a kind! DIG offers a variety of ways for...

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland Lancashire has for the past twenty years been dedicated to preserving the history of the road transport industry in the United Kingdom.

The Leyland Free Grammar School was established by Henry ffarington in 1524, and the present building was probably erected on this site about 1580. After various church-based uses it was acquired by South Ribble Borough Council in 1978, restored, and opened as the...

Discover where the past meets the present at Samlesbury Hall: a haven for history lovers, a place of peace and tranquility, a home for Lancashire’s finest produce and a fantastic family day out. Visit our splendid gallery and shop to sample Lancashire’s finest,...

Hoghton Tower has been the home of the de Hoghton family since the Norman Conquest. Take the long drive to the 16th century and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and King James I who, at a banquet held in his honour, famously knighted a...

Astley Hall is one of the most significant buildings in the North West, with a fascinating history of families who lived there and some magnificent architecture. The history of the Hall itself is full of intrigue, with stories of plotting and religious turmoil. It...