THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnA unique labyrinth of tunnels, chamber follies and surprises, created in a 4 acre walled garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. A day out with a difference that will challenge and delight children of all ages. Booking essential. See website for dates & times.
Within Nature – East And West
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyThree artists, two from South Korea and one from England met at Camberwell School of Art in 1990 and became friends. They promised each other that one day they would hold an exhibition together. The years pass and now in 2024, Bradford District Museums and Galleries are hosting their exhibition ‘Within Nature – East and West’. Closed Mon.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Tower Festival Headland Promenade, BlackpoolThe event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a mouth-watering series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family. Heat 1 - 7th Sept 7pm - 9pm. Heat 2 - 21st Sept 7pm - 9pm. Heat 3 - 5th Oct. Free.
THE NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM FOR ENGLAND
National Coal Mining Museum New Road, WakefieldA great day out and a unique opportunity to travel 140 metres underground down one of Britain's oldest mines, it offers an unusual combination of exciting experiences, providing a genuine insight into the hard working lives of miners through the ages. Open Wed - Sun. Free, donations welcome.
David Hockney: A Year In Normandie
Salts Mill Saltaire, ShipleyOne of David Hockney's latest works is now being exhibited in the historic Salt's Mill on a specially designed display which connects over 200 interlinking works from the Bradford-born artist. Open Wed - Sun. Free.
POETRY & LITERATURE COURSE
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyPoetry & Literature course returns on Thurs 5th Sept and will cover the following topics: Who's Afraid of Marcel Proust? & Poetry of Place. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings, PhD. £75 for ten sessions.
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR – Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyDoris and George meet in 1951. It is a bittersweet, nostalgic and very funny portrait of two people who find themselves in the most unusual of long-term relationships.
An Evening with Lord Ian Botham
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterLord Ian Botham, the former England captain, was one of the most impactful all-rounders of his generation with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in a career that spanned over 15 years. Hosted by cricket legend Geoff Miller OBE.