The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthOur 2023 exhibition, The Brontës and the Wild, considers how landscape, weather and the natural world play an important role in the lives and work of the Brontës.
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove IlkleyReal Food Ilkley 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 Sun of every month.
Woof Shack
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyFree social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, LeyburnThe Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart! Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm, Sun & bank holidays 10am - 6pm.
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonCourses/workshops are available in kiln formed glass, kiln formed glass jewellery, lampwork glass beadmaking, silverclay and silver jewellery. Courses and taster sessions are available throughout the year from just £30. Booking required.
LANCASTER CASTLE
LANCASTER CASTLE Castle Parade, LancasterThe Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. Occupying a city centre location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described as ‘not only the North West's most important historic and archaeological monument, but also of international importance’. See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster. Open daily 9.30am - 5pm.
Amore Amor Amour: Hot Ice Show
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ocean Boulevard Promenade, Blackpool2023’s production ‘Amore Amor Amour’ is set to be a spectacular fast-moving live performance, which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Various times and prices.
Family Cycle Zone
Bolton Abbey Estate SkiptonOur Family Cycle Zone offers a safe area for children to cycle, away from the hazards of traffic and pedestrians. With “roads” cut through the grass and road signs to mark the way, children can enjoy endless fun and freedom manoeuvring the roundabout and junctions!Entry to the Family Cycle Zone is included with your car parking ticket. So enjoy a great value family day out.
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Whether it’s on the iconic floating visitor village or on the 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find. Located just off the M6, Brockholes is perfect for a family day out. Open daily 10am - 5pm.
The Alpaca Walking Experience
Alpaca Fold Accommodation Nabs Head Lane, SamlesburyMeet and greet the beautiful alpacas or take them for a private walk on this working sheep farm, located in the rural village of Samlesbury on a 35-acre smallholding. Feed them their favourite treats and learn lots of alpaca fact too. Walks last approximately one and a half hours, all children must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Adult £20, child £15.
Free Tours of Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, PrestonFree guided tours around Samlesbury Hall on Sundays at 11am and 2pm. These will give you an insight into the fascinating, educational and often bloody history of Samlesbury Hall, for grown-ups and children alike. Donations welcome.
David Hockney: A Year In Normandie
Salts Mill Saltaire, ShipleyOne of David Hockney's latest works is now being exhibited in the historic Salt's Mill on a specially designed display which connects over 200 interlinking works from the Bradford-born artist. At 90.75 metres long this is David Hockney’s biggest ever picture: a vibrant, joyful frieze recording the changing seasons in and around the artist’s French garden.
Dangerous Corner
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyDangerous Corner - Drama by J.B. Priestly.
BODY WELLNESS PILATES
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnPilate classes are great for all abilities. The classes are designed to work at your level and to be fun. Tues 10am - 11am.
The Luna Cinema
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsAs day turns to night, soak up the atmosphere, pop the bubbly and get ready for cinema under the stars. We’ll be screening:- 6th Sept: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, 7th Sept: Pretty Woman, 8th Sept: Top Gun: Maverick, 9th Sept: Mamma Mia. £17.50 - £25.50.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThis ‘funny, outrageous, touching’ (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed! 7.30pm. wed & Sat mat 2pm. £28 - £44.
FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDEN
Fountains Abey & Studley Water Garden RiponAncient Abbey ruins and an awe inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site. Following the latest government guidance the abbey and water garden as well as the Studley deer park are open for much needed access to nature. The visitor centre restaurant, Studley tea room and Mill kiosk are also open. Lots to see and do. Open daily. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £18, child £9, family £45.
Cirque: The Greatest Show
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWhere Musical Theatre Meets Circus. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about for 2023. . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £27.25.
Saltaire Festival
Various Venues, Saltaire SaltaireA celebration of the arts, community and the village’s unique history, the festival attracts more than 30,000 people to enjoy some 100+ events. This year it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Featuring exhibitions, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, markets, fairs, food and drink, comedy and spoken word, dance and theatre.
Nelson Food & Drink Festival 2023
Nelson Town Centre Scotland Road, Nelson.The 2023 Nelson Food and Drink Festival will return in style with a number of fantastic free attractions including live cooking demonstrations, entertainment for all the family and an extra special competition for local school children. Alongside the demonstrations, there will be over 30 food and drink stalls, offering incredible cuisine and an array of aromatic worldwide delights.
FYLDE COAST FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodCome along to the annual Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival. We will be joined by the best food and drink suppliers in our region and there’ll be lots to try and buy as well as plenty of street food cooking outside for lunch! 9th - 10th Sept. 10am - 4pm.
Be transported back for Heritage Open Day
Queen St Mill Textile Museum Harle Syke, Burnley, United KingdomTravel back to the early 1900s, and experience what life was like for mill workers in Lancashire's iconic weaving mill, Queen Street Mill. With authentically dressed and expert staff on hand, you can explore the mill as it was in its hey day. Guided tours at 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 3pm on a strictly first-come-first-serve basis. Free.
The Real Thing
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThe Real Thing enjoyed success in the 1970s and 1980s with top three singles Can't Get By Without You, Can You Feel The Force and with their number one hit You To Me Are Everything. They return in 2023 with brand new music and a brand new tour.
Blackpool Male Voice Choir Centenary Concert
Winter Gardens BlackpoolBlackpool Male Voice Choir, finalists in the 2022 Lancashire Choir of the Year competition, invite you to help them celebrate a momentous occasion – a Centenary Concert.
Running From Paradise
Skipton Little Theatre Clifford Street,, SkiptonPurple Dreams present Running from Paradise written and directed by Tobias Nicholls. "You can run from your past... but you cannot hide from it."
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonCome and hear all the hits from shows including Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Prince of Egypt, The Bodyguard and many more.
Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival 2023
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodThis year’s event will showcase the finest food and drink from our region and with free entry, free parking and free entertainment and family activities. A fantastic, food-filled day out for all the family to enjoy!
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Knotford Nook Pool Road, OtleyLongstanding fun event featuring vintage cars, fairground organs, motorcycles, military vehicles, heavy & light commercials, tractors, steam engines, trade stands, car boot sale, displays, brass bands, children’s amusements, Punch & Judy Show, City of Leeds Pipe Band, terrier racing and more. Charity event for ‘Hang on to a Dream’ which to date has granted ‘dreams’ for around 90 young people.
THE AMERICAN ROAD SHOW
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandLong 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.
Skipton Eco Day
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThere is no planet B. A great fun family day. Throughout the day take part in the fun treasure hunt and some fun family activities. Free.
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, WakefieldYSP is fantastic for families. You can explore and play together in 500 acres of beautiful landscape with contemporary sculpture throughout. Cafe and restaurant open. We are pleased to offer baby changing facilities, family friendly food and buggy friendly paths.. Open daily. £9, concs £6, under 18s free.
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, bootlicking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand-up comedian to the stars John Kearns.
Some Guys Have All The Luck
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolDirect from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, and takes you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R ‘n B clubs of the 1960’s to world-famous rock sensation. £26 - £30.
Perfect Fourth Saxophone Quartet
St Mary’s Church Kirk Lane, Embsay, SkiptonThe ensemble will be presenting a varied programme of music from all eras, ranging from Baroque and Classical pieces, through jazz to modern popular songs. Adult £12.50. under 18s £5. Chariety event for St Mary’s Church and the church’s Carbon Zero Project.
YOGA
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookYoga session held every Monday at Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall. Feel free to come along and join us.
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordA masterful re-telling of an ageless tale of teenage discovery and the madness of first love, Romeo and Juliet garnered universal critical acclaim when it premiered in 2019, and now returns to the New Adventures repertoire alongside the very best of Bourne’s world renowned dance theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £18.50 - £48.
GAMES & SOCIAL CLUB
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnCome along and enjoy a informal afternoon playing your favourite games, or just enjoying a hot drink and a chat. Every Tues 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £2.50 including refreshments. Tel: 07834 713735. (Derek Blackwell).
AN EVENING WITH HENRY BLOFELD
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxIn My Dear Old Things, Blowers reflect on a truly extraordinary life, filled with such scrapes and near misses. There are hilarious tales of Johnners, Arlott and other larger than life characters in the box and on tour with England.
An Evening with Bradley Wiggins
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleySir Bradley Marc Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016. The only rider to have won both World and Olympic championships on both the track and the road as well as winning the Tour De France. Join The Tour De France & Olympic Medallist as he discusses his fantastic career, what brought him to cycling and everything in-between! From £32.
HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW
Newby Hall & Gardens RiponAttracting a combined audience of up to 90,000 visitors each year, our spring and autumn shows stage the very best in gardening and horticulture. From spectacular plant nursery displays and stunning floral features to talks and demonstrations plus great garden shopping, the show makes the perfect day out for gardeners.
Led Into Zeppelin
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonLed Into Zeppelin are the UK’s most accurate and authentic tribute show to the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. They are acclaimed by many.
Tom Allen: Completely
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolTom Allen is back on the road with his brand new show Completely.
Lancashire Encounter Festival
Harris Museum PrestonLancashire Encounter brings a fusion of dance, music, theatre, food and community to Preston this Sept, to celebrate the inspiring creativity and diversity of Lancashire. Over three days and across eight locations, the festival offers an eclectic mix for everyone to encounter and enjoy.
500 Years of Garstang
Garstang PrestonA guided walk around the tracks and fields of Garstang to discover the history of the town and surrounding area. 5 miles. Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes. Expect stiles. Packed lunch required. Free. Booking essential. greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Tower Festival Headland Promenade, BlackpoolThe event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a mouth-watering series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family - a great opportunity for visitors to take an extended weekend break. 16th Sept, 30th Sept & 20th Oct. Free.
Patsy Cline & Friends 60th Anniversary
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodThe Music of Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves & Hank Williams, The Velvet Country voice of Patsy Cline caught the imagination of Sue Lowry, who has been a lifelong fan of Patsy Cline and Country Music.
The Rocket Man – a Tribute to Sir Elton John
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterA journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John.
MURDER MYSTERY – Aboard All
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportAll Aboard! The Mystery Cruise. Where anything can happen, Join Captain Mendoza and his not so delightful crew of misfits and massive egos below deck in this zany, satire style, parody, comedy, Murder Mystery.
Lancaster Krazy Races Soapbox Derby
Williamson Park LancasterCome and join thousands of spectators from across Lancaster and beyond to cheer on our krazy, wacky and outrageous soapbox downhill racers at Lancaster Krazy Races will be launching themselves from the very highest point of Williamson Park.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSEUM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickSee the engines and looms in operation, plus guided tours of the museum. The engine starts at 1pm. Adult £6, concs £5, children 6 – 14yrs £3, under 6s free, family £15.