We asked residents to share Lancashire’s best hidden gems, including attractions, venues, bars and more.
In no particular order, here are 25 of their suggestions:
![The Regent is an antiques, vintage, craft and retro emporium spanning three floors in an old 1920's cinema | 4.5 out of 5 (595 Google reviews) | "Great food, friendly service and interesting place."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/14/55/The%20Regent%20Cinema.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
1. The Regent Cinema, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NY
The Regent is an antiques, vintage, craft and retro emporium spanning three floors in an old 1920's cinema | 4.5 out of 5 (595 Google reviews) | "Great food, friendly service and interesting place." | GooglePhoto: Google
![Preston’s newest permanent entertainment space | 4.4 out of 5 (21 Google reviews) | "Great range of drinks and pricing is very sensible for such a high standard."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/15/01/Chew%27s%20Yard.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
2. Chew's Yard
Preston’s newest permanent entertainment space | 4.4 out of 5 (21 Google reviews) | "Great range of drinks and pricing is very sensible for such a high standard." | ContributedPhoto: Contributed
![Spitfire Visitor Centre is at Hangar 42 at Blackpool Airport | 4.8 out of 5 (352 Google reviews) | "Brilliant place run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable people."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/14/11/Spitfire%20Visitor%20Centre.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. Spitfire Visitor Centre
Spitfire Visitor Centre is at Hangar 42 at Blackpool Airport | 4.8 out of 5 (352 Google reviews) | "Brilliant place run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable people." | Daniel MartinoPhoto: Daniel Martino
![Chain House Lane, Preston, PR4 4LB | 4.8 out of 5 (777 Google reviews) | "Nice place for families with children, good stuff and great atmosphere."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/17/54/Turbary%20Woods%20Owl%20and%20Birds%20of%20Prey%20Sanctuary.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Turbary Woods Owl and Birds of Prey Sanctuary
Chain House Lane, Preston, PR4 4LB | 4.8 out of 5 (777 Google reviews) | "Nice place for families with children, good stuff and great atmosphere." | ContributedPhoto: Contributed
![Award-winning Supernatural Events presents thrilling and chilling paranormal-based events in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast | 5 out 5 (361 TripAdvisor reviews) | "A history-filled, well presented and most enjoyable tour."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/30/15/17/Blackpool%20Ghost%20Walks%20and%20Supernatural%20Events.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Blackpool Ghost Walks and Supernatural Events
Award-winning Supernatural Events presents thrilling and chilling paranormal-based events in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast | 5 out 5 (361 TripAdvisor reviews) | "A history-filled, well presented and most enjoyable tour." | National WorldPhoto: National World
![Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve is a recognised as a site of special scientific interest for its bird population | 4.5 out of 5 (168 Google reviews) | "Great place to walk your dogs."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/29/12/18/Marton%20Mere%20Local%20Nature%20Reserve%20by%20Terry%20Robinson.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve is a recognised as a site of special scientific interest for its bird population | 4.5 out of 5 (168 Google reviews) | "Great place to walk your dogs." | Terry RobinsonPhoto: Terry Robinson