There are many wonderful lesser-known places that are well worth seeing, so here are 15 of the best villages in the county that may be less familiar.
.
Home-grown holidays: An ice cream van in Hest Bank, near Morecambe
. Barley
Often used by walkers as a starting point for a hike up Pendle Hill, but this picturesque village in worth a look around from closer quarters
. Waddington
Three pubs, two churches and a babbling brook... and surrounded by fabulous walks
. Hest Bank
Small village bordering the salt flats of Morecambe Bay. Attractive centre with a good selection of shops.
. Newburgh
One of the most attractive villages in Lancashire. It has a village green which was once the site of an ancient fair and is surrounded by buildings going back to the 17th century.
. Glasson
Was once the largest port in the county, but is now a quieter little village and harbour. Home to a famous smokehouse.
. Lathom
Lovely canalside village which was recorded as Latune in the Domesday Book in 1086.
1. Barley
Often used by walkers as a starting point for a hike up Pendle Hill, but this picturesque village in worth a look around from closer quarters
2. Waddington
Three pubs, two churches and a babbling brook... and surrounded by fabulous walks
3. Hest Bank
Small village bordering the salt flats of Morecambe Bay. Attractive centre with a good selection of shops.
4. Newburgh
One of the most attractive villages in Lancashire. It has a village green which was once the site of an ancient fair and is surrounded by buildings going back to the 17th century.