Stephen Hawking At Work
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordStephen Hawking at Work will give an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. Come and marvel at the extraordinary contents of Hawking’s office, which was acquired for the nation by the Science Museum Group in May 2021. Highlights of the display will include a rare copy of Hawking’s PhD thesis, his spectacles, which were specially adapted to aid communication, and even an invitation to the time travellers' party Hawking hosted.
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkWe recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. 10am – 4pm. Last Admissions: 3pm. We are closed on Wed until Mar 1st. Adult £12, child £5, under 5s free, family £30.
craft exhibition 2023
Platform Gallery Station Road, ClitheroeThe Platform Gallery’s annual exhibition, known for highlighting the wealth of talented craft makers surrounding the Platform Gallery connecting visitors with local contemporary makers and their crafts.
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm, Sun & bank holidays 10am - 6pm.
Coronation Afternoon Tea
Castle Howard Estate YorkTo celebrate this momentous year in history, come along to Castle Howard to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, with a celebration of all things quintessentially British - A day out at Castle Howard with Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall. Non Member - £55.00 Members - £36.00.
KINGS CORONATION AFTERNOON TEA
BARTON MANOR HOTEL SPA Garstang Road, PrestonCome and join us celebrate the new King Charles. Throughout May 2023 come and indulge in a classic British afternoon tea inclusive of a glass of fizz.
Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsAdapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the latest thrilling instalment of the Grace series most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £28 - £49.
Julius Caesar
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Bradford with a fast-paced political thriller, directed by Atri Banerjee. Julius Caesar. A divisive leader who holds awesome power. 7.30pm Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £18.50 - £34.50.
Abigail’s Party
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportAbigail’s Party was premièred at the Hampstead Theatre in 1977, with the role of Beverly being immortalised by Alison Steadman. A record sixteen million people watched its broadcast as Play for Today, underlining its status as a true modern classic and national treasure. Presented by London Classic Theatre and directed by Michael Cabot. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £21 - £25.
Crafty Dogg’s Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyCrafty Dogg's Beer Festival is a brand new beer festival coming to Ilkley this spring. This is a craft beer festival where the breweries attending either brew in Yorkshire or have ties to the area. Come join us and drink some fantastic craft beer. Various opening times.
Garstang Walking Festival 2023
Garstang PrestonWith over 40 walks for all ages and abilities, the festival is the perfect chance to experience the best of springtime in the countryside around Garstang, rural Wyre, the Forest of Bowland and Morcambe Bay. Choose from a huge range of walks, including the three-day Wyre Way Challenge, easy access short walks, family activities, evening walks, wildlife strolls, heritage rambles, tramper trials, dog friendly trails and everything in between!
Flying Scotsman Centenary
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthThe Keighley & Worth Valley Railway will host the locomotive throughout May and help celebrate the landmark birthday. There will be a whole host of events across the month, including ride the legend, special dining services, late-night running and plenty of photo opportunities. Exact dates to confirmed.
Coronation of King Charles III Live Stream
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesTo celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we will be live screening the Coronation on the big screen in our main auditorium. Although the live stream of the event is free of charge, this is a ticketed event where you will also get a slice of cake.
Visit The Legends Cab
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthIt’s a childhood dream for many to sit in the driver’s seat of Flying Scotsman. Make that dream a reality this May with the ‘Visit the Legends Cab’ events at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Along with unlimited travel on our trains for the day, you will receive a timed slot to visit the cab of Flying Scotsman with one of our experienced locomotive experts giving an explanation of the controls.
The Coronation Stream
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordOn the 6th May The Coronation of King Charles III will be live-streamed on our big screen, with the opportunity to participate in an act of worship. Broadcast time to be announced soon. Self-service refreshments will also be available.
King Charles Coronation Celebrations
The Piece Hall 1 Blackledge, HalifaxTo celebrating the King’s Coronation there will be screening of the coronation in the courtyard. There will also be a day of festivities with music from local artists, workshops and community groups attending to share information about what they do. Great family day out.
King Charles III Cornonation Weekend at Yorkshire Air Museum
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkWe'll Meet Again - 1940s event returns for a full weekend, including a live screening of the Coronation of King Charles III on the Saturday. Vintage vehicles, re-enactors, displays, 1940s dancing and much more.
The Northern Shooting Show
Yorkshire Event Centre HarrogateOffering a fantastic range of attractions and activities set to delight both bona fide field enthusiasts and local families looking for a fun day out. Airguns, shotguns, rifles, optics. clay shooting, target shooting, deer stalking, gundogs. Britain's best loved shooting show.
Shared Reading Group
Colne LibraryA new type of reading group for bite size readers. No books to borrow or buy and no reading to a deadline. Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group. They are very relaxing as there is no reading required before coming to the group. Instead each group has someone who reads aloud to the group and encourages discussion. Meet every Wed.
The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthOur 2023 exhibition, The Brontës and the Wild, considers how landscape, weather and the natural world play an important role in the lives and work of the Brontës.
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove IlkleyReal Food Ilkley offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sun of every month.
Lego Club
Barnoldswick Library Fern Lea Avenue, BarnoldswickCalling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club. A club for children and young people. Just drop in. Every Saturday. Free.
LADIES BADMINTON GROUP
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeMonday lunchtime badminton group all abilities and ages welcome. To book a place contact: Lesley on 07811 601957.
Woof Shack
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyFree social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
Hesketh Farm Park
Hesketh Farm Park Bolton Abbey,, SkiptonHesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and 5 miles from the market town of Skipton. Whether it’s lambing in spring, chicks at Easter or the arrival of any of our newborns. We have loads of interesting and fun things to see and do at Hesketh Farm Park throughout the year, whatever the weather. £1 - £7.50.
CLITHEROE MUSEUM
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeThe award-winning Museum is located in the former Steward's House, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 18th century to house the Steward of Clitheroe Castle. Visitors to the museum will be transported through 350 million years of local history. There is a Gift Shop making it a great day out for all the family. Adult £4.90, concs £3.70, accompanied children free, young people 13-18 free. Open daily.
Sidor Avoda: From the Kibbutz to the Calendar Girls’ Yorkshire
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonCelebrating twenty years since the release of the ‘Calendar Girls’ screenplay, we present a unique exhibition displaying photographs from a reimagined calendar from Israel. The Sidor Avoda (meaning ‘Work Schedule’) exhibition came about when members of the Shaar-Hagolan Kibbutz, 2600 miles from Craven, saw the 2003 film ‘Calendar Girls’ and started a conversation with a local designer.
Jack of Diamonds
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by Marcia Cash and Douglas Hughes. Directed by Mike Ellison.
LADOS presents Sister Act
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThis is a musical sent from above so make sure you don’t miss this must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul… 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Hunt For The Royal Jewels
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamCan you find the Royal Jewels that have been hidden around the Hall? Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on your visit to the Gawthorpe by finding the hidden jewels and count the number of Union Jack flags on display. One lucky winner will get a goody bag of souvenirs from our shop.
Roberts Park Parkrun Celebrates the Coronation
Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, SaltaireYou can expect the usual fancy dress, cake, selfie frame, prizes for best fancy dress and the most fun you could possibly have on a Saturday morning. Free.
Coronation Celebrations at Accrington Market Hall
Accrington Market Hall Peel Street, AccringtonAccrington Market Hall will be host to a coronation party. Activities throughout the day will include a disco, a royal timeline, theatre style performance, crown making crafts and pop up stalls.
The World of James Herriot
The World of James Herriott 23 Kirkgate, ThirskMulti-award winning independent visitor attraction. See where James Herriot, the worlds's most famous vet lived, worked and wrote his incredibly successful series of books based on his experiences as a young North Yorkshire vet. A great day out for all the family. Open daily. Adult £8.50, child £5.
The Coronation of King Charles in Skipton
Canal Basin Bridge Street, SkiptonCome along to the Canal Basin and celebrate the Coronation of Charles III. The big screen will be be located on the canal basin where you can sit back and relax in the deck chairs provided. Throughout the day you can relax with a drink from the bar and enjoy something to eat. The children will be entertained with the crafting stalls.
Real Markets Skipton Coronation Special
Canal Basin Bridge Street, SkiptonOur fantastic producers, makers and traders will be part of the big party atmosphere at Skipton Canal Basin which includes family activities, kids' crafts and a big screen to watch the day's events.
Nelson’s King Charles III Coronation Celebration
Nelson Town Centre Scotland Road, Nelson.An exciting line-up of events to celebrate the King's Coronation. A giant screen to watch the Coronation live! Roaming street artists, a main stage including live performances from The Take That Experience and other entertainment, picnic area, children's entertainment. Fun day out for all the family.
Picnic in the Park
Astley Park ChorleyIn celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Chorley Council has decided to move the family favourite to Sat, May 6th, allowing visitors to watch the historic event on a big screen. Park goers will be able to enjoy their picnics with live entertainment, things to do for all the family, along with being able to watch the King be crowned.
Coronation Celebrations at Harewood
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsHarewood will be decked out for all things royal on the Bank Holiday weekend with royal-themed children’s activities, screenings of the coronation, special menus in the cafés and a street party atmosphere!
CORONATION OF HM KING CHARLES III
Colne Citadel Market Street, Colne.Come and celebrate the coronation. Buffet, beverages, live music and televised coronation. Dress up if you wish. £5 per person, payment on the gate.
Coronation Celebration Craft
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterMake a crown to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Using simple folding techniques, have a royally good time making your own bejewelled paper crown. The craft activity is free and is a drop in activity with no booking required. Normal admission charges apply if also visiting the museum: Adults £3, Concs £2, Children free.
Burnley Royal Tea Party
Town Square St James’s Street, BurnleyBurnley will host a Royal Tea Party in Town Square on St James’s Street to mark the coronation of King Charles III. A cream tea lunch will be accompanied by acoustic acts to create a royally entertaining afternoon. Ticket office at Burnley Mechanics Theatre.
Coronation Celebrations at The Shireburn Arms
The Shireburn Arms Whalley Rd, Hurst Green, ClitheroeCome along for a royal day out in celebration of the King’s Coronation. From noon, the coronation will be showing on the big screen. Afternoon tea fit for a king will be served. Kids can enjoy garden games and royal activities, alongside a delicious picnic. Afternoon tea £19.95, child's picnic £9.95.
FLEETWOOD BAC
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyFleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band.
Brighouse & Rastrick Band Coronation Concert
St. George's Hall BradfordTo coincide with the King's Coronation, the band will be performing a special concert in the evening to commemorate the occasion. £18 - £21.