Northern Life Magazine

UK City of Culture 2025
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-31 | 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
2025-01-11 10:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2025-02-01 - 2025-12-31 | 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
2025-02-11 00:00 - 2025-11-05 00:00 | Blackpool Tower Circus, Blackpool
Experience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.

Axe-Throwing
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | 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
2025-03-29 - 2025-12-31 | 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.

An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
2025-04-02 - 2025-11-02
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
2025-04-05 14:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00 | 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
2025-04-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 15:00 | 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
2025-04-20 10:30 - 2025-10-19 15:00 | 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.

THE DIESEL GALA
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-22 | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Save The Date for when the Diesel’s take over for four traction-packed days in the Worth Valley! Various times & prices.

Circus Extreme - Shibden Hall
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-29 | 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.

North West Independent Film Festival
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston
A celebration of British short films from all over the UK, with a curated programme of screenings taking place in June.

TODMORDEN COUNTRY SHOW
2025-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Centre Vale Park, Burnley Rd, Todmorden
As well as events going on in the main ring, there will be trade stands, food stands, ferrets, sheep tent, donkeys, camels, llamas, fairground, dog show & Agility, Vintage Cars & Tractors, Handicraft & Produce Competition, Arts & Craft Marquee and Much More. A great family day out.
