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Once Upon A Pantomime!
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyOnce Upon a Pantomime – Cliffe Castle’s newest display in our upstairs Costume Gallery features character from Pantomimes past. Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm , closed Mon.
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.
Spring Antics in the Museum
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallThis month the theme is Spring - unlock our latest museum mystery to claim your prize! Check out some of our fascinating collection of gems, minerals & rocks. Make and take home a 'sign of spring'. And if you still have the energy, follow our spring trail and play a few games. 11am & 1pm. £3.
Historical Firearms Weekend
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThis weekend our live interpretations and presentations will focus on firearms. Throughout the weekend there will be firing demonstrations and the opportunity to handle objects from the collection. Free but need to book.
Festival of the Brain
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallThis day-long festival will feature a variety of guest speakers each of whom will present different areas of expertise and viewpoints relating to aspects and ideas of the brain.
The Polish military of the Second Republic
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsPreparations for war 1918-39. How the Polish state expanded its military capabilities after the First World War. This is an online lecture. Please register your interest to be sent a link for the live presentation.
Royal Armouries – Daily Shows
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsDaily shows taking place in our galleries throughout the day. Tues - Sun 10am - 5pm. Open every day during school holidays. Free entry.
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.
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.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. 4th & 25th June. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking.
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamThe Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking.
Dragon Fun
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterVisit for summer fun and make your own daring dragon at our family drop in. 28th July, 11th & 25th Aug. 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3.30pm
Summer Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallSummer story, make and take. It's National Book Lovers Day this week so come and join us as we read some summer stories and then make a summer themed mask to take home. 11am & 1pm.
THE GREAT BRITISH LORRIES DAY
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandOne of the biggest gatherings of classic lorries. Leylands, Fodens, ERFs, Atkinsons, Scammells, AECs, Commers, Albions, Morris Commercials to name just a few. . . but also expect some buses and vans.
Explore Textiles Week – Saxons
Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, BurnleyIn this session, we'll be exploring the Saxons. How did the Saxons live? How did they make things? What clothes did they wear? In this hands on, family-friendly session we'll find the answers. Adults £3, Children £5.
THE AMERICAN ROAD SHOW
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandLong bonneted Kenworths, Peterbilts, Mack Trucks; big powerful Transams, Mustangs, Dodge Rams & Chargers . . . some Hot Rods too!! Live Country & Western music, Indians in full headdress, gun toting Cowboys, booted Cowgirls. Plus vintage American trucking films in the Museum Cinema.
Life with the Judges
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterFrom chilly winters to grisly cases, find out what life was like for the judges staying at the house and get an insight into some of the famous offenders. Penny Blackburn uses historical resources to uncover life at the Judges' Lodgings. £4 per person to include a cup of tea or coffee and admission to the museum. Church Street, Lancaster
FREE HISTORY TOURS
Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, PrestonHear the fascinating tales of Samlesbury Hall and beyond with local historian John Spencer-Barnes. 11am & 2pm. Free.
THUNDER DAY
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkStatic engine runs of: Victor, Nimrod, Navy Buccaneer, Jet Provost, Dakota, SE5a, Kitten, Devon. (subject to aircraft serviceability). Adult £20, child £10, Care/under 4s free.
Cuthbert the Bad and the Lancashire Witches
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamWhy was there a spectacular witchcraft trial in Lancashire in 1612? This question has never been properly answered, until now in this talk based on original research by Dr Colin Penny. Included in admission to the hall (£6 adult, £4 concs)
Spooky Streets
Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, LeedsExperience our Victorian Streets spookily decorated for Halloween and find the creepy creatures with a terrifying family trail! Tues - Fri & Sun 10am - 5pm, Sat 12pm - 5pm.
Pirates and highwaymen
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsCome and hear some great adventure stories and enjoy lots of live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is free.
Shakespeare’s First Folio: Craven’s National Treasure
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonHave you ever wondered how Shakespeare’s First Folio came to Craven? Join us at the museum for a short talk on why this book is so important, and how it became part of the Craven Museum collection. We’ll also be launching ‘Rewriting the missing comedies’, where you can help us fill our Folios’ blanks! 11am & 2pm. Free.
Parsonage Unwrapped: Charlotte and the Great Exhibition
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe Great Exhibition of 1851, visited by Charlotte Bronte, was a spectacular coming together of the most incredible minds in the country. Join us for this special Parsonage Unwrapped session to discover more about what The Great Exhibition had to offer, and the potential influence this had on Charlotte. Complimentary drinks at 6.30pm.
The Brontës and FRIENDS – Talk
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthJoin us for an analysis of proto-feminist themes in the Brontë sisters' work, through the lens of iconic 90s comedy sitcom FRIENDS. Free with entry to the Museum and for residents in BD20, BD21 and BD22. No need to book.
Film nights at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallBarton Fink - 1991, Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen A Coen brothers classic and winner of the Palme D’Or and two other major awards at Cannes. £7.50, concs £6.
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LeedsIndustrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering. Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free.
Film night at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallChristmas Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol - Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the gang for a tasty hot chocolate and film matinee as the Muppets universe re-tell Charles Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christmas Carol”.
VIKING YULE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsThe Vikings are returning to spend the Yule festival at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds again this mid-winter. Join us for an action-packed programme of demonstrations, have-a-go activities, battle stories and much more.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsExplore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
Herbs And The 17th Century Household
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Hear how herbs and spices were used in food, medicine and the house at East Riddlesden Hall. Find out what remedies people used for coughs and colds. How could herbs make winter food more interesting? How did the 17th century housewife use plants and herbs to keep her house fresh and clean? 12pm & 2pm.
Music at the Museum – Craven Accordion Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
Family Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleCome along and celebrate Chinese New Year in our monthly family antics as we celebrate the year of the Dragon! 11am & 1pm. Recommended for age 6+
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsIf you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over. Free.
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandThe Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artifacts related to transport history. Open Thurs - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under 4s free, family ticket £18/£23.
Craven Museum Store Tour February 2024
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBook one of our behind the scenes tours at Craven Museum and find out how we look after all our amazing collections.
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Skipton Community Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
Discover the Medieval Monasteries of Lancashire by Lancashire Adult Learning
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeThis session is designed to give the learner an introduction to the life and times of the Medieval Monastery. We will begin with looking at the creation and development of the monasteries in England and the Benedictine Rule. Free. Booking essential.
INTERNATIONAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENT
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsTeams from the United Kingdom, France and Italy will compete for honour and trophies in this spectacular live sporting event from medieval times. The museum opens at 10am and there are 2 tournament shows per day starting at 11am and 2pm, featuring knights and horses, plus plenty of pomp and pageantry. £5 - £20.
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. Closed Wed. Various prices. Standard tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
Family Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleJoin us for our April antics and expect the un-‘egg’-spected with some Easter themed crafts and activities. 11am & 1pm, booking required. Recommended for age 6+.
Create with Caroline: Ink drawing & mark making
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleCome and learn the art of inky drawing, exploring mark making and drawing inspired by people and places, and create a masterpiece to take home with you. 11am & 1.30pm. Activities recommended for age 6+.
LANCASTER CASTLE
LANCASTER CASTLE Castle Parade, LancasterSee history come alive in the heart of Lancaster. England's dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle. aDULT £8,concs £6.50, family £22.50.
Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneSituated beside an ancient crossing of Pendle Water, this group of attractive listed Grade 11 farm buildings and walled garden, only a mile from the M65, offers the ideal day out for the whole family, and the perfect base from which to explore the Pendle area either on foot or by car. Weds, Thurs, Fri - open 12 - 3pm, Sat & Sun - open - 11am to 4pm, Closed Mon & Tues.
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.
DOLLS’ HOUSE COLLECTION AT HOGHTON TOWER
Hoghton Tower Hoghton, PrestonThere’s something timelessly fascinating about the magical, miniature world of the dolls’ house, the collection at Hoghton Tower spans three centuries with many fine examples to pique your interest and imagination. 11.30am & 1.30pm.