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Bird lovers and nature enthusiasts will find a fascinating place to explore in the wildlands of Lancashire, specifically in the county’s Ribble Estuary. This nature reserve is located where the River Ribble meets Ireland’s Sea in the north-west coast of England. The estuary occupies territories both in Lancashire and in Merseyside. Around the reserve and…

Catch-can wrestling refers to a basic wrestling style that allows all tactics and holds in ground and upright wrestling. The rules forbid actions injuring an opponent such as kicking, strangling, hitting, and gouging. The main objective is to compel the opponent such that both shoulders touch the ground. This was popularly known as the Lancashire…

Other than the nature reserves, historical landmarks, and fun activities that you can do in the county, Lancashire also has its own memorable narratives in the field of sports. One such story is the Lancashire cricket championship won over Somerset in 2011 after almost 77 years of waiting to take home the title. Lancashire’s Deserved…

Lancashire has a rich and long history and a lasting appeal of the UK; however, there are historical tales that come with a little creepiness and evil. Lancashire is known to have some of the spookiest locations and has excellent stories from white robed women guarding the hallways to witches that performed dark magic. Listed…

Usually, vacations, fun, and relaxation are equated to a nearly empty bank account.  A lot of people turn down the opportunity to travel and explore the world for fear of draining their hard-owned savings. However, traveling is no longer for the rich, as many have also discovered fun and frugal ways to have an adventure…

Figure skating represents a sport where individual athletes or athletic teams perform on the ice. They give an artistic performance that is more pleasing to look at when the techniques are right, and the selection of music is perfect. Both men and women are allowed to participate as singles or even as a pair, as…

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, but it might be hard for a lot of people to find the motivation. Walking is a popular choice as it is such an easy exercise that it could be enjoyable to both by young people and adults alike. In addition, walking experiences can also be…

The tale of The Gruffalo has been popularized by a children’s book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Alex Scheffler. The book sold more than 3.5 million copies around the world, won children’s literature awards, and has been developed into plays by West End and Broadway. It tells of the story of a mouse…

The end of the summer season need not be the end of fun and festivities. In fact, the Lightpool Festival occurs after summertime during the middle of autumn in October. Fall is the time when the daytime shortens and the period of night lengthens. Although darkness lasts longer, the people of Blackpool turn this occasion…

Trees have been known to dance and sway with the wind, but the unique Singing and Ringing Tree in Lancashire also proves that certain kinds of trees can sing. This singing tree consists of a sculpture made from hundreds of tubes made to resemble a tree. The Singing Ringing Tree is set among the range…