With the school year nearly over, it is time for parents to start thinking about activities and places in East Lancashire to take the kids.

Many places are reopening and hosting some unique activities to take part in with all the family.

If you are looking for more things to do in the region, here are five places you can visit in East Lancashire this summer:

Shores Hey Farm, Burnley
Opening hours: Everyday 11am- 4pm
Cost: Free

If your little ones love horses, then Shores Hey Farm is a must-visit destination.

Kids can get to know the horses and ponies at the farm, as well as how they are looked after.

There is also a children’s play area and café to visit.

If you want to visit the farm, you must book in advance through their website.

Thompson Park Railway, Burnley

Hours: July-September, 12-4pm.
Cost: £1 per person

This popular Burnley attraction has been closed throughout lockdown- but it finally reopened last Saturday (11 July).

The miniature railway takes you on a half mile scenic journey through a restored park.

One Trip Advisor user said it was an “Excellent little service” adding that they “will be returning again.”

Blackpool Zoo
Hours: 10am-6pm
Cost: Adult- £19.75
Senior- £17.75
Child (3-15 years old)- £15.25

It’s around an hour drive away from East Lancashire, but it's worth the trip if your kids love exotic animals.

If you want to visit, you will need to book online to guarantee entry.

This zoo opened up earlier this month (4 July) and is home to monkeys, elephants, meerkats and a variety of other cute and interesting animals.

Blackburn Museum
Opening hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12-4:45
Cost: Free

To keep up your kid’s education outside of school and home, a trip to Blackburn Museum is a must.

The museum contains many historic monuments and pieces of art from the Egyptian period- it even has the largest icon collection outside London.

The museum is reopening this Saturday (15 July) and you must book in advance in order to guarantee a spot.

Witton Country Park

Cinemas were closed throughout lockdown and many people were desperate to watch movies on the big screen again.

Luckily, cinemas have been given the green light to open again and Witton Country Park has embraced this by hosting drive in cinema events.

From 17-19th July, families can pay £20 per car to watch some classic movies.

This is the line-up:

Friday 17 July
4pm - Toy Story 4
6pm - Sonic the Hedgehog
8pm - Grease

Saturday 18 JULY
4pm - The Lion King
6pm - Trolls World Tour
8pm - The Greatest Showman

Sunday 19 July
4pm - Jumani 2
6pm - Mamma Mia
8pm - Bohemian Rhapsody

Even without events, this park is a great place to take the kids for fresh air and a picnic.

Have we missed anywhere off the list? Let us know in the comments.