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UK City of Culture 2025

Various venues Bradford

Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.

ENGINEERY EXHIBITION

Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds

On the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject. The exhibition is on until 28th Sept 2025.      

From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës

Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, Haworth

The Brontës’ enduring popularity is largely explained by the power and originality of the stories they created, but the story of the Brontës’ own lives is as compelling as their fictions. The family’s home at Haworth Parsonage, and the moorland surrounding it, were a profound influence on the Brontës, and became part of the irresistible draw of Haworth for visitors from all over the world.

THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS

Blackpool Tower Circus Blackpool

Experience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.

Axe-Throwing

The Axe Imperium The Fun House, Colne

Axes to Ashes is coming to The Fun House, Colne. Inject some spontaneity, some excitement, some togetherness! Reconnect with your partner, your children, your friends. Do something that makes you feel alive. ​Release that inner Viking Lose your pent-up frustration It's therapy. It's fun. It's addictive.  Axes to Ashes isn't an ordinary axe throwing venue with very limited equipment; it has Tomahawks, Angel Axes, Throwing Knives and its very own Axes to Ashes Dragon Axe®. Plus there is an Axelings™ Range which is suitable for children and those with physical impairments which may limit their ability to throw regular projectiles. Various times and prices.

Life Goes On – Exhibition

Salts Mill Saltaire, Shipley

An exhibition featuring Ian Beesley, a celebrated Bradford-born photographer. Known for his powerful images of Northern England, Beesley will showcase a collection of previously unseen works from his extensive archive. Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm. Free.  

Trial By Jury

Bradford Police Museum, City Hall, Centenary Square,, Bradford

Experience the drama and intrigue of a Victorian-era courtroom like never before! Join us for an immersive reenactment where you become part of the story. First Saturday of each month. £15/£20.

Saltaire Farmers Market

Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, Saltaire

The Saltaire Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month  It offers a wide variety of products from local and independent traders, including hot food and drinks, baked goods, cheese, cakes, pies, , brownies, chocolates, charcuterie, fish, fruits, vegetables, jewellery, candles, clothes, gifts, and treats.

Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall

Heskin Hall Wood Lane, Chorley

Monthly classic vehicle (all types welcome) rally on a Sunday. Prize for winner. £3.00 to enter. Free for those visiting to look around.Cafe at the Manor & bar are open! See website for dates.

Circus Extreme – Shibden Hall

Shibden Hall Lister's Road, Halifax

Brace yourself for the ultimate adrenaline-fueled experience as Circus Extreme presents ROCK IT OUT—a ground-breaking fusion of live rock music and world-class circus stunts! Various times & prices.

An Evening with Lord Ian Botham

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, Halifax

Lord 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. Join Lord Ian, as he discusses his amazing career, and everything in between.

£34.25

Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford City Centre Various venues, Bradford

Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.

The Secret Storytelling Club

The Met Market Street, Bury

The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.

£22

Chorley Chocolate Festival

Duxbury Park Golf Club Duxbury Hall Road, Chorley

Exhibitors and a demonstration stage, offering tips and advice on the many uses chocolate has. Tel: 01942 496 844 for further details.

Heywood Station Car Boot Sale

Heywood Station Car Park East Lancashire Railway, Heywood, Greater Manchester.

Organised by the good folks at the Whistlestop Café on the Station Platform, all pitch fees are donated to the ELR, so you can hunt for good deals safe in the knowledge that you are helping to preserve British Heritage for years to come.​​

Bury Agricultural Show

Burrs Country Park Bury

With livestock competitions and demonstrations, educational exhibitions, hands-on activities, delicious food, and much more, this event is a true celebration of the land and the people who work it. Adult £8, child £4.    

Bradford Brick Festival – Lego

Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre, Low Moor, Bradford

A Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new Lego sets, retired lego sets, plus a dedicated building area. £5 - £18.

CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW

Hoghton Tower Hoghton, Preston

Great British Motor Shows are back near Preston to take over the beautiful setting of Hoghton Tower with a Classic & Performance Motor Show in front of the house and in the main show field, packed with stunning exhibiting cars, bikes and 4×4’s. Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena on display on the event field. Adult £9.50, children 5yrs - 15yrs £5, under 5's free, family £25.      

Tennants Valuations Day at Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall Carnforth

Free valuation event, hosted by Tennants Auctioneers. Specialists will look at items including jewellery, ceramics, antiques and paintings.

5 Mistakes that Changed History

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, Halifax

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. £22.25 - £24.25.

National Festival of Making 2025

Blackburn Town Centre King William Street, Blackburn

The National Festival of Making is a free festival for all to enjoy, taking place in over 20 venues and public spaces across Blackburn town centre over one incredible weekend. Expect to find creative workshops and live street performances for all ages, remarkable exhibitions, talks, film screenings, delicious food from local artisan producers, makers markets, and much more.        

The Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate

The Great Yorkshire Show is the country's leading agricultural event. Each year the Great Yorkshire Show attracts in excess of 125,000 visitors. A great day out for all the family. Adult £36.50, child £13,under 5s free, family £89.        

Hot Ice Show XS

The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach 525 Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool

Thirty Olympic and world champion skaters join forces on the ice to create a show of passion, pace and nothing short of pure adrenaline. It’s nail-biting, hair-raising, awe-inspiring and tear-jerking. Various times.          

£10

Family Fun Day

Alkincoats Park. Colne

Having proven to be a huge success in previous years, the fun day will once again return in 2025 with an array of fun for all the family on offer. There will be something for everyone to enjoy with much of the entertainment being completely free of charge. In addition there will also be giant inflatables, food vendors, funfair rides plus a huge market.

“The Myths of Lytham”

Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, Lancashire

An A-Z creation about things people are unaware of from the past, by David Hoyle from Lytham Archives. Cash on the door £5 including refreshments.

STORY TOUR – Historical Women of Lancaster

Lancaster City Museum Market Square,, Lancaster

This city centre tour by Eleanor Levin focuses on women's words and writing about women, including a nurse writing postcards home from WW1 France, an upcycling artist, a loom-breaking luddite, an anti-slavery campaigner, a child much discussed but little understood, a nun, a duke, and a poet. £10, child £2.50.

The Railway Children

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth

The show begins when you board a steam train at Keighley and then travel the full length of this historic railway. When you reach the end of the line at Oxenhope, you’ll find a purpose-built auditorium within the station’s Engine Shed - and a new version of the production, which tells the story of three children forced to move from London to Yorkshire after their father is falsely imprisoned. 1pm & 6.3opm. From £15.

The Craft House – Talk

Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, Padiham

This talk by the curator of Gawthorpe Textiles Collection tells the fascinating story of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, who grew up at Gawthorpe Hall and had a passion for textiles and craft.

£8

Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show 2025

Salesbury Hall Salesbury Hall Road, Ribchester

The Royal Lancashire Show is held annually at Salesbury Hall, Ribchester. The show is a popular family event with attractions like show jumping, livestock displays, giant tortoises, bee keeping, vintage tractors, military village, children’s funfair and much more. Various prices.  

BUCKINGHAM’S RETINUE

Skipton Castle Skipton

Lord and Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life. Members of the castle household will take part in friendly competition throughout the weekend, with archery contests and combat displays - make sure to cheer for your chosen champion!

Free

Living History Weekend

Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, Preston

​​Come and see what life was like in the 1500's!  Samlesbury Hall have the fabulous Sir John Saville's household reenactors over 2 days! Indoor displays, outside combats,Guns & archery, Authentic camp and1500's food display.  

Wild West Trail

Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley

The horses have gone wild on the ranch! Grab your boots and chaps, saddle up and help keep our horses happy and healthy on this interactive themed trail.

Dragon Boat Festival

Roberts Park Higher Coach Road, Saltaire

The event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more. Great family day out.

Colne Grand Prix

Colne Town Centre Colne

The race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and utilises a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne's one-way system, making for a fast and exhilarating spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country come to Colne to take part in this prestigious event.

GARSTANG SHORT WALK

Garstang Preston

Join Wyre Coast & Countryside Service volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the footpaths and tracks of Garstang’s countryside and historic Market Town.

Free

FESTIVAL OF FUN

Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, Barnoldswick

Set sail on a swashbuckling quest with the legendary Pirates of Swashbuckle Bay‍, then step into a land where fairytales come to life and princesses await!

£10.95

CHOCOLATE ROCKS

National Coal Mining Museum New Road, Wakefield

Explore the three main rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, through hands-on classification. Then model the rock cycle with a fun, edible chocolate experiment!

£7

SeekOut Arts & Music Festival

Gisburn Forest Stephen Park, Ribble Valley

Located in the breathtaking woodland setting of Gisburn Forest, this one-of-a-kind micro festival offers high quality live music, DJ’s, interactive art, theatre, well-being activities and much more! Various prices. Doors open 1pm.

DIG & DISCOVER: FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY

Skipton Town Hall High Street, Skipton

The theme of this year’s festival is Archaeology and wellbeing so come along and join us in our Castle Critters room for a range of archaeology-based family activities.

Free

Chorley Flower Show 2025

Astley Park Chorley, Lancashire

Don't miss a blooming marvellous day out at Chorley Flower Show, as it returns for its 10th anniversary. Set to captivate families, flower enthusiasts and gardening fanatics, there's plenty to enjoy for everyone, including your canine companions, at Chorley Flower Show.      

Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined

The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, Halifax

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. 3pm & 7pm.

£30.25
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Own a Pony Day

Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley

A special experience for children aged 6–16 to learn the ins and outs of pony care and build a bond with one of our residents.

COLNE FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

Town Centre Colne

Colne save the date!! Saturday 26th July is the 2025 Colne Food And Drink Festival. Get ready to eat, drink and be merrily entertained…    

Ministry of Science Live – Science Saved the World

The Muni Theatre Colne

Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!  Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family £62.      

MIGHTY MACHINES

National Coal Mining Museum New Road, Wakefield

Uncover the power of hydraulics and pneumatics in coal mining, then bring engineering to life by building your pneumatic-powered machine!

£7

YORKSHIRE DAY 2025

Yorkshire City Centre

Every year on the first weekend of August, York City Centre buzzes with the spirit of Yorkshire as we celebrate Yorkshire Day! This grand event takes place right in the heart of the city, bringin' together York folk and visitors for a series of excitin' activities and events.

Free

Hidden Hoards and Fascinating Finds

Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, Clitheroe

Explore this fantastic new exhibition showcasing some of Lancashire's best archaeological finds. With objects spanning thousands of years this exhibition delves back through Lancashire's history, exploring the stories surrounding these objects and how they came to be buried in the ground. Entry included with museum admission.

Enchanted Summer

Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, Clitheroe

Visit Clitheroe Castle museum this August and enjoy our enchanted summer activities.  Join the enchanted trails competition and search the museum galleries for the hidden knights and princesses.  Find them all and you could be a winner of a fabulous goody bag. Free with museum admission. Why not create a feathered fortress, or other knightly craft, whilst you're here? Choose from a number of themed crafts and get creative making your own souvenir to take home and enjoy.  Prices start at £1, museum admission does not apply. Daily drop in events, no need to book.  Find out more and plan your visit at http://tiny.cc/EventsAtClitheroeCastle