Autumn

November is a month filled with beautiful contrasts. Inky skies are illuminated by the glittering explosions of fireworks and the golden crackle of fire. People dash away from work in darkness, craving the cosy glow of home. This is a month of darkness and light, golden leaves and herringbone clouds. And when you’re seeking warmth and light in the darkness, where better to find it than in the comfort of our kitchens?

Our guide to Halloween in Lancashire to ensure you don't miss a thing.

A mini guide to bonfire events in and around Lancashire.

With the countryside turning stunning shades of red and gold, this is probably the best time to pull on your boots and go for a heavenly hike.

Cosy, warm and welcoming. Discover some of the county’s best places serving up food perfect for the new season

Autumn is the perfect time for a break in Lancashire or the Lakes. Here are a dozen of our favourites

The colours may have changed, but these scenes should be familiar to anyone who knows the county.

There’s plenty to keep you busy this Autumn in the city

Celebrate apple season by helping keep some of our county’s heritage varieties growing. Mairead Mahon reports

Pull up a chair, dine on fine food or enjoy superb ales in one of these fantastic Lake District inns.

Whether you are planning a dinner party or a dinner for two, this autumnal dish is sure to impress

As Halloween approaches, Mairead Mahon takes ghoulish delight visiting some of the region’s spookiest haunts

The nights are drawing in so make best of the daylight with these wonderful ideas for places to go

The Lake District is undoubtedly beautiful all year round, but the Autumn colours make it truly stunning as our readers’ photos show

A mix of refinement and understatedness are to be found at The Pheasant, writes Sue Riley

We are not short of great pubs in the Lakes but which to choose? Here are some favourites picked by the Lancashire Life team