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UK City of Culture 2025
Various venues BradfordBradford 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.
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe 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 BlackpoolExperience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.
Axe-Throwing
The Axe Imperium The Fun House, ColneAxes 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, ShipleyAn 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.
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family. Various opening times.
Trial By Jury
Bradford Police Museum, City Hall, Centenary Square,, BradfordExperience 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, SaltaireThe 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.
Bradford on Foot
Bradford on Foot BradfordDiscover Bradford on Foot, a collection of themed walks and tours exploring hidden streets, scenic countryside, and local heritage. Curated for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, these routes have been selected by walking groups, historians, schoolchildren, artists, and locals. All available to download or pick up in paper format at Bradford libraries.
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, BradfordBorn and raised in Bradford, Ian Beesley is an award winning and internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. During the 1970s and 80s, Ian was given the opportunity to photograph inside the working mills of Bradford. For this exhibition, Ian has revisited Bradford’s textile industry once again, capturing how it has changed in the decades since. Closed Mon. Exhibition ends 16th Nov.
A Good Yarn
Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, BradfordA Good Yarn is quite the sight – a gigantic yarn ball, three metres high and wide. It was created by 2,500 residents of BD10, who plaited vast quantities of found and donated fabric into a kilometre-long rope and then wound it into a ball. After following its rolls through the streets of BD10 the yarn ball which was the brainchild of Luke Jerram, is now on display at Bradford Industrial Museum.
CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, ClitheroeMake something spooktacular this month! Your little monsters can decorate a Wicked Wooden Halloween tealight (£3.50) or a Frightfully Fun Treat Bag (£2.50).
BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
Various Venues KnareboroughBritish Textile Biennial (BTB) is a free festival of contemporary art, commissioning artists and designers from all over the world to make work inspired by the context and legacy of the textile industry in East Lancashire and its global impact, often in the places that were created by it.
OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
Sheffield City CentreThe month-long celebration of books, words and ideas will bring leading literary voices, cultural figures and performers to venues across the city.
LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL 2025
Blackpool CentreThe exciting programme features a spectacular mix of stunning light installations, captivating live performances, and mesmerising 3D projection shows.
SKIPTON MONSTER TRIAL
High Street, Skipton SkiptonTen monsters are hiding around town. Are you brave enough to find them? Find the monsters hidden in shop windows around the town centre and write down the letters they are hiding. Find the hidden word to be entered into a prize draw.
Bradford International Film Festival
Various Venues across BradfordBradford International Film Festival (BradIFF) is back! Celebrating the creativity of Bradford’s filmmakers alongside outstanding films from across the UK and beyond, BradIFF brings the magic of cinema to the heart of our UNESCO City of Film. With a rich filmmaking heritage and a thriving creative scene, Bradford has long been a powerhouse for film and television—and in 2025, the city shines even brighter as the UK City of Culture.
CHILDREN’S PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordEnjoy delightful treats, enchanting activities, and meet your favourite princesses in a beautiful setting.
THE ELF EXPLORER
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthStep into a world of festive wonder with The Elf Explorer – a heart-warming steam train journey packed with Christmas cheer, mischievous elves, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.
WITCHES WORKSHOPS
Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, ClitheroeEnter the Enchanted Workshop, where you will make your own terrifying crafts. Brave the Yucky Dip in Cauldron Corner and meet friendly witches in their Lair. Every child takes home a special treat!
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryAre you ready for a fang-tastically frightening time on board the Halloween Ghost Trains? Count Brian the Vampire, his trusted henchman Bogeye and the whole monster squad are just dying to meet you at the East Lancashire Railway to celebrate the Year of the BAT this October!
Boo at the Zoo
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Hale, Milnthorpe, CumbriaJoin us for our spooky late-night lock-in. Discover the zoo in a completely different light, with some animals just waking up and others heading to sleep. With hair-raising howls, come along in fancy dress to be entered into a free prize draw. Plenty of late night animal talks and feeds, creepy cakes in the café, interactive hands-on activity tables and lots more. Normal entrance prices apply, members receive 20% discount on entry.
HAUNTINGS, HANGINGS AND HORRID HAPPENINGS TOUR
LANCASTER CASTLE Castle Parade, LancasterJoin an evening tour, exploring the spooky and sinister side of Lancaster's past, with tales of the ghoulish, the ghastly, the gloomy and the grim. These walking tours depart from Lancaster Castle's main entrance, the John O'Gaunt Gatehouse and end in Dalton Square around two hours later.
BONFIRE NIGHT TOD
Todmorden Cricket Club Burnley Rd, TodmordenBonfire and professional firework display.
BONFIRE NIGHT BLACKBURN
East Lancs CC Dukes Brow, BlackburnRBL Blackburn Branch are hosting a family fireworks and bonfire evening with fairground rides, food and bar. Tickets are £3.50 if booked in advance or £5 if paid at the gate.
THE RAILWAY 200 EXHIBITION TRAIN
Blackpool North Station Talbot Road, BlackpoolSporting an eye-catching livery, visitors, young and old, will go on a journey of discovery exploring the railway’s 200-year story of innovation, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities.
BONFIRE NIGHT COLNE
Colne Cricket Club Byron Rd, ColneAn unforgettable bonfire and firework display! Ticket details to be released.
AFTERLIVES OF THE BRONTËS
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThis online course, led by Gothic literature expert Dr Sam Hirst, will explore different aspects of this question. Examine the histories of publication and discovery, look at the ‘afterlives’ of the Brontës in biographies and biopics – as well as claims of the Brontës’ afterlife return! Six-week course.
LIGHT UP LANCASTER
Town Centre, Lancaster LancasterThis year’s theme has been announced as ‘In The Blink of an Eye’. Audiences will experience a festival where shapeshifting, illusion and the ever-changing will be reflected in fun, engaging and clever light artworks.
BONFIRE NIGHT BACUP
Bacup Cricket Club Lane Head Lane, BacupGates open at 5 pm. The Bonfire will be lit at 5.30 pm. "Silent" fireworks at 6.30 pm, followed by the main display at 7.30 pm. There will be lots to do to entertain the whole family, including Fairground Rides and Children's Stalls, which will run until 9 pm. Early bird £12.
BONFIRE WEEKEND THORNTON HALL
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickThis sell-out spectacular returns – bigger, brighter, and louder than ever before! Get ready for a blazing bonfire, jaw-dropping fireworks, and a night packed full of crackling excitement, tasty treats, and sparkling family fun.
HANGAR GUIDED TOURS
The Spitfire Visitor Centre Hanger 42, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, LancashireTicket only day at the Spitfire Visitor Centre. These tours are suitable for children aged 10 years and above. The WW2 Themed Cafe will be open, serving Hot Drinks and a selection of Cakes and light snacks.
YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
Parliament Street YorkYork's award-winning Christmas Market is back from 13th November to 21st December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Support local businesses while enjoying a magical Christmas!
THURSDAY TALK: THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ELIZABETH GASKELL AND CHARLOTTE BRONTË
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThis Thursday Talk will be delivered by Libby Tempest, Vice-Chair of the Elizabeth Gaskell Society and a dedicated advocate for literary access across communities.
Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneEach year, the theatre is transformed into a major exhibition hall and regularly features over 70 local crafters and artists. There are always new and unusual crafts to see, along with all our regular exhibitors.
A Twelfth Colour-Rail Journey – A Spotters Story’
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleGiggleswick Railway Circle (GRC) is a voluntary group that holds regular meetings for anyone interested in railways. In this presentation, Paul Chancellor charts his life as a spotter and how its twist and turns brought about his ownership of Colour-Rail. There are many stories of what he got up to that today's generation would think could impossible in today's world.
FOREST FAMILY FUN
Harwes Farm Foulridge, ColneQualified Forest School practitioners will lead Forest Family Fun and will flow along a Forest School approach. This event is for families, children are 0-18 years and grown-ups get a chance to play out for free too!
FESTIVE STORYTELLING CLAUS
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Families can join Mrs Claus for storytelling in the Great Hall this year, take a seat and enjoy a festive tale. Visit the letter-writing station in the Discovery Room, write down all of your Christmas wishes for Mrs Claus to take home to the North Pole.
MENSTON ART CLUB EXHIBITION
Kirklands Community Centre MenstonThe next exhibition takes place on the 22nd and 23rd November 2025 in Kirklands Main Hall. Members' paintings and crafts will be available to admire and purchase. The café will be open during the exhibition, serving warming drinks and homemade cakes. The exhibition will be open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm on both days. Admission is free. There will be a cafe selling beverages, lunches and homemade cakes. This year, funds will be raised towards a new hut for the Menston Scouts & Guides.
SWITCH ON SATURDAY
Barnoldswick Town Centre BarnoldswickChristmas street market, food stalls, lantern making, Santa’s grotto, live performances, lantern parade around town centre streets, marching bands, Christmas lights switch on, live music, dancing in the town square and fireworks.
VIKING DRAGON FIRE
The Axe Imperium The Fun House, ColneIt's Viking fancy dress, we will be throwing our Patented Dragon Axes® and then partying into the night. There are limited spaces, and it won't happen again this year! Book online. Over 16s only.
The Night Sky Show
St George's Hall Bridge St, BradfordBringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.
MINCE PIE SPECIALS
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthTravel in toasty Yuletide carriages as the festive journey continues into the New Year. The stations are transformed with a Christmas display, creating a magical glow as your train rolls in.
FESTIVE CRAFT FAIR
Trawden Community CentreLocal crafters and creators will be featured, with gift shopping available. Enjoy refreshments and mulled wine, plus a raffle with prizes contributed by all our stallholders!
The Black Ball Final
The Muni Theatre ColneCome and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is your chance to see the rematch with snooker royalty as we recreate the final frame from that special night.
MUSEUMS FOR PLAY & GROWTH
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyThe session includes some of the “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five” activities and a creative play zone to spark imagination, offering you and your child up to two hours of quality time spent in the museum. Just drop in.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.The beautiful Airedale Barn will be open for a cosy Christmas Market filled with seasonal gifts, homeware, and plenty of festive surprises. The bar will be open, the Christmas tunes will be playing, and twinkling lights will set the scene, it’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!
Coniston Christmas Market
Coniston Hotel and Spa Coniston Cold, SkiptonThe Coniston Hotel Estate & Spa in the Yorkshire Dales is holding its traditional Coniston Christmas Market. Step into festive magic and explore a number of handpicked stalls across Health & Beauty, Jewellery, Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Children's Toys, Food & Drink & Novelty. There's lots to see and all guests who pre-register to attend will also be entered into a draw to win a Festive Spa Day for two!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthA Christmas Carol is one of the nation’s most beloved Christmas stories; in this thrilling new interpretation, you will join Scrooge, Marley & Co. on their journey of self-reflection and discovery of the true meaning of Christmas in the beautiful surroundings of the Yorkshire hills.
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market The Grove, IlkleyReal Food Ilkley Market 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 Sunday of every month.