Marketing Lancashire

The team at Marketing Lancashire is now taking a well-earned break and will be back in the office on Mon 6 January 2025. Our very best wishes to all our Partners, industry and business colleagues across Lancashire and beyond, for a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 We look forward to working with you in 2025.

Exciting news for the county as University of Central Lancashire gains approval to change its name to University of Lancashire 👏

Latest VisitEngland #Christmas tracker survey reveals millions of Brits are planning a domestic holiday during the festive season, bringing an estimated £2.5 billion boost to economy. We're inviting visitors to experience the delights of Lancashire through our 118-page digital guide (link in news release) >> https://lnkd.in/eqe4rMMS #Lancashire #ShopLocal #TasteLancashire

Congratulations to chefs George Birtwell from Burnley and Dan Merriman, who both did #Lancashire proud in the BBC Masterchef -The Professionals Final last night. Exceptional cooking and incredible nerve shown by all but Dan Merriman of The Black Bull Inn Old Langho, is a truly deserving champion! #TasteLancashire

We're delighted to announce the finalists of the new #TasteLancashire producer awards. 12 Lancashire related businesses have made it through to the four categories within these new awards, sponsored by Booths and Blackpool and The Fylde College. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gws7GKwv

Are you looking for the ideal venue for your business event or meeting in Lancaster? The Lancaster University Conferences and Events+ team has curated three upcoming Drop-In Days at venues on campus and in the city centre, to explore the versatile and unique spaces that can host a meeting, conference, or special event. Event planners are invited to view the outstanding facilities, meet the expert team, and enjoy light refreshments during their visit. Take a look on the following dates: 🗓️ Tuesday 7 January, 10am-2pm, Lancaster Conference Centre 🗓️ Wednesday 8 January, 10am-2pm, Forrest Hills 🗓️ Thursday 9 January, 10am-2pm, Lancaster Suite at Lancaster Castle  

The Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar is back! Every year Marketing Lancashire helps spread Christmas cheer with the launch of the Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar - the reveal of a new prize draw every day for the first 24 days days of December. Thank you so much to each and every one of the Visit Lancashire Partners who have it made it possible to run the advent calendar once again, so far we've had doors reveal prizes from Booths, RIBBLE VALLEY HOLIDAY HOMES LIMITED, Hickorys Smokehouse, THORNTON HALL COUNTRY PARK LTD, Affinity Lancashire Outlet Shopping and Horses and Ponies Protection Association at Shore's Hey Farm. There are more to come too! Discover more: https://lnkd.in/emF3q-Fv

Are you the owner of a Lancashire tourism or hospitality business who has plans for something new and exciting for 2025? We are pulling together content to share "What's New for 2025" and would love to share your new ventures with the wider world. If you, or someone you know, is opening a new hotel, restaurant, attraction or is putting on a new event, we want to hear from you. Send details over to us at comms@marketinglancashire.com by Friday 13th December to be included!

Looking for a new opportunity in #Lancashire or in the #Theatre? Take a look at these vacancies at Blackpool Grand Theatre and join them in their 130th year!