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Once Upon A Pantomime!

Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley

Once 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, Bradford

Stephen 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, York

We 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, Rawtenstall

This 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,, Leeds

This 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, Rawtenstall

This 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.

£7

The Polish military of the Second Republic

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, Leeds

Preparations 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,, Leeds

Daily 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, Clitheroe

The 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, Thirsk

Multi-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, Barnoldswick

On 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, Padiham

The 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.

£12

STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM

Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick

On 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, Lancaster

Visit 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        

£2

Summer Antics at the Museum

The Whitaker Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall

Summer 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.          

£3

THE GREAT BRITISH LORRIES DAY

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, Leyland

One 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, Burnley

In 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, Leyland

Long 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, Lancaster

From 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

£4

FREE HISTORY TOURS

Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, Preston

Hear 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, York

Static 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, Padiham

Why 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, Leeds

Experience 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,, Leeds

Come 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, Skipton

Have 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, Haworth

The 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.

£27.50

The Brontës and FRIENDS – Talk

Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, Haworth

Join 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, Rawtenstall

Barton 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, Leeds

Industrial 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, Rawtenstall

Christmas 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”.

£6

VIKING YULE

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, Leeds

The 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,, Leeds

Explore 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.

Family Antics at the Museum

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, Rossendale

Come 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+  

£3

ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, Leeds

If 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, Leyland

The 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, Skipton

Book one of our behind the scenes tours at Craven Museum and find out how we look after all our amazing collections.

£2

INTERNATIONAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENT

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, Leeds

Teams 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, York

We 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, Rossendale

Join 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+.

£3

Create with Caroline: Ink drawing & mark making

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, Rossendale

Come 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+.

£8

LANCASTER CASTLE

LANCASTER CASTLE Castle Parade, Lancaster

See 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, Colne

Situated 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, Wakefield

A 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, Preston

There’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.