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Light Organ at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Exhibition
Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, WakefieldYorkshire Sculpture Park’s historic Chapel will be lit up with this joyful artwork throughout winter. Visitors are encouraged to come and interact with this immersive installation, to see their voices and sounds brought to life in spellbinding colours and patterns of light. Exhibition ends 21st Jan.
On Track Exhibition – Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeNow and until 31st January 2024 - On Track Exhibition – A glimpse into Lancashire’s railways past and present. Daily from 12pm - 4pm. Free event.
Traditional Christmas Food at Craven Museum
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWhat did people in Craven eat in the past during the festive winter period, including throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas? Come along to our Craven Museum workshop to find out! Free. Booking required.
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleRuby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyJoin a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
BASIC Photographic Session January 2024
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolLove photography or want to take up a new skill? Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for a Photographic Sessions at the Grand.
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenYou are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show.
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
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.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k Race & 2 k Race
The Vella Group, Great Harwood BB6 7UFThe East Lancashire Hospice 10k and 2k race is organised by hospice supporters The Vella Group, Great Harwood, and has raised over £100,000 for patient care over the years! Starting and finishing at The Vella Group, Great Harwood (BB6 7UF) the 10k race will start at 11am, with the 2k fun run starting just after.
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.
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldAfter last year’s sold out session, Rebecca Cawthra is back for another interactive workshop! Find out how to make actors look everything from gorgeous to gruesome in this introductory workshop.
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnExperience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens BlackpoolLocated at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre New Chapel Street, BlackburnOrganised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleA new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible!
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum Street, BlackburnWe are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireCome and enjoy the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair in the beautiful setting of Victoria Hall, in the heart of the World Heritage Village of Saltaire. Full of original vintage finds and not to be missed! Dedicated to true vintage since December 2007. £3, children free.
Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
New College, Park Lane,, PontefractA model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society. Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsParalympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50.
The World According to Kaleb
St. George's Hall Bridge Street, BradfordShut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton's finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson's Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with The World According To Kaleb - Kaleb Goes On Tour. £29.50 - £39.50.
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+
American Wrestling
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAwesome Family Spectacular!! Featuring: 10 fall KO challenge, Explosive Rumble and tag team thriller. £12 - £15.
Clash of the Titans
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxAn Evening with Snooker Greats: Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor.
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.
Dark Skies Festival
Yorkshire Dales National Park Duncombe Place, YorkLocal businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night. Events and activities that took place as part of the 2023 Festival were stargazing talks with expert astronomers at some of the best locations in the Park, night-time fell running, astro-photography and canoeing in the dark. There are also plenty of family friendly fun such as rocket making, nocturnal wildlife talks, planet trails and dark skies crafts.
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.
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThe festival offers over 20,000 pints of cask ales, craft beers and ciders, as well as wine, Prosecco and a popular gin bar. A full line-up of breweries and beers on show will be released in the days before Ilkley Beer Festival. £17.50 - £20.
The King Returns: An Exclusive Audience with Alan Shearer
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnJoin us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves. From £38.
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.
Yorkshire Dales by day and by night
Yorkshire Dales National Park Duncombe Place, YorkJoin Mountain Goat for a tour of the Yorkshire Dales most famous areas around Wensleydale and Swaledale. Hawes, a picturesque and peaceful village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Aysgarth Falls, picture perfect waterfalls, Stargazing event, travel through many of the "Dales" on this scenic tour and historic landmarks such as Castle Bolton. This tour will start opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster.
Board Game Session
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleDrop into our board game session during the half-term holidays. There will be lots of games for you to try - or even bring your own and play with friends! Ages 6 plus.
The Makings of a Murderer
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldWith more than 34 years as a senior detective, David Swindle shares his unique insight into the minds of the murderers, the famous cases that were never solved, and how the murderer got away with it. . . from someone on the inside.
Rhubarb Festival
Wakefield City Centre WakefieldRhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. Expect a whole new programme of chef demos and expand your culinary skills!
Friends Spring Tea Dance
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDance the afternoon away at the Pavilion. The Tea Dances are run by the Friends of Lowther Pavilion as part of their fundraising work for the theatre. Our talented organist will be playing all your favourites.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
The Met Market Street, BuryLet renowned astronomer and presenter Mark Thompson take you on a thrilling journey into the realms of scientific discovery. An extraordinary fusion of entertainment and education for February half-term. £17 - £19.
Pete Whittaker – Fine Lines
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsBig wall free solo climbing remains an area of the sport that climbers and public are yet to wrap their heads around. Pete explores the art of free solo climbing, taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway. £19, concs £16.50.
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireBradford CAMRA is proud to present the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024. There will be over 110 real ales, real ciders and perries, wines, global beers, and craft keg beers, as well as great food, live music and our world-famous tombola.
Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
Woodbank Garden Centre and Nurseries Harden Rd, Harden, BingleyA model railway exhibition hosted by the Keighley Model Railway Club. Features: 15 layouts, trade support, refreshments and parking. Adult £10, child £5, family £20.
TABLE TOP SALE
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookTable top sale. Come along and sell your unwanted items in the village hall - perfect for your 'Spring Clean'.
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin Coach Street, SkiptonSkipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sun of the month on the Canal Basin. The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts.
American Wrestling
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe world’s greatest family spectacular, featuring the people’s champion Tiny Iron, king of the ring rumble. The show of a lifetime, plus free meet and greet. £13.75 £15.75.
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.
Threads through Creation – Exhibition
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnYou are invited to come and see the amazing panels of textiles by Jacqui Parkson. 'Threads through Creation' panels of spectacular stitching tell the christian story of 'Creation in the Bible. The eight million stitches express God's Love! Free.
Yorkshire Games Festival
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordA unique festival of all things gaming. Celebrating games culture, design, and production with special industry guests. From masterclasses to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.
Snooker Greats – Clash of the Titans
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonAn Evening with Snooker Greats (Clash Of The Titans) Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor. Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor.
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeOriginally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.