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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Art Workshops with Kerry Newell
WWT Martin Mere Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr OrmskirkKerry's workshops cater for all artistic abilities, even if you feel you have none. Beginner or more advanced, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how much can be achieved in one day. 21st Sept, 23rd Oct & 25th Nov.
Opera North’s Falstaff
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith mountainous debts piling up, Sir John Falstaff resolves to relieve himself of financial embarrassment by seducing two wealthy wives of Windsor. 7pm. Wed & Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
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! Adult £16.50, child £14.40. Pre-booking required.
Noises Off
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolNoises Off is one of the greatest British comedies ever written and comes direct from a triumphant West End season. Starring Liza Goddard, Mathew Kelly & Simon Shepherd. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £18.50 - £40.50.
I, DANIEL BLAKE
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsI, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. Various times. £15 - £35.
LIZZIE
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterLizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. The musical delves into her complex psyche and speculates on the motivations she may have had: loss of inheritance, history of sexual abuse, oppression, and madness. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm.
Opera North’s Masque of Might
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTaking inspiration from the masque – the 17th Century equivalent of a variety show in its mix of song, dance and spectacle – Sir David Pountney has skilfully assembled a thoroughly modern entertainment that showcases some of Purcell’s best music written for – but now rarely heard in – the theatre. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
YORKSHIRE DALES CHEESE FESTIVAL
YORKSHIRE DALES CHEESE FESTIVAL LeyburnThe Festival celebrates the incredible produce of the Dales - cheese very much included! - with local businesses throughout the National Park hosting their own special events, menus and tastings to mark the occasion.
Keighley Arts and Film Festival
Old Sunwin House Hanover Street, KeighleyThis year we celebrate Keighley’s past, present and future working with all our partners to deliver a fun and quirky festival experience for everyone to enjoy. The majority of events are free or low cost, so why not try something new or return to an old favourite.
Starlight Hike
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthA fantastic night for all the family, you are walking under the stars and remembering loved ones. With a 10k route through the surrounding villages of the Worth Valley, entertainment and featuring the incredible Starlight Express train ride, this will be a truly special and memorable night. Charity event for Sue Ryder. sueryder.org.
THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonInternational tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.
THUNDER DAY
Yorkshire Air Museum Halifax Way, Elvington, YorkStatic engine runs of: Victor, Nimrod, Navy Buccaneer, Jet Provost, Dakota, SE5a, Kitten, Devon. (subject to aircraft serviceability). Adult £20, child £10, Care/under 4s free.
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.
Cuthbert the Bad and the Lancashire Witches
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamWhy was there a spectacular witchcraft trial in Lancashire in 1612? This question has never been properly answered, until now in this talk based on original research by Dr Colin Penny. Included in admission to the hall (£6 adult, £4 concs)
The Story of Guitar Heroes
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxOne of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Joe McElderry – Celebrate The Music
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolJoin us for an incredible fun-filled evening with one of the country’s most beloved singers, Joe McElderry, celebrating music from a wide range of genres and eras.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
St. George's Hall BradfordSir Ranulph Fiennes - Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know. Live on stage, Sir Ranulph will share stories from his legendary exploits and adventures, telling untold tales of the world’s most extraordinary feats of daring and exploration.
The Addams Family
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneBasics Junior Theatre School Presents The Addams Family - A new musical comedy. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £14 - £17.
Romeo and Juliet
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThe most famous of love stories, Romeo & Juliet has intense passion at its heart, alongside an irrepressible desire for change. This gripping 90-minute performance is by graduating actors and actor musicians from Leeds Conservatoire. 2pm & 7.30pm.
Light Night Leeds – Arts & Light Festival
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsLight Night Leeds invites people to see the city in a new light and discover free arts events across the city centre. From large-scale light projections and interactive installations, to music, dance and street performances, there is always something for everyone. Free.
BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOver the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival. Our Event Weekend Rover allows unlimited travel on all trains and entry to Festival sites. Various prices.
North West Bird Watching Festival 2023
WWT Martin Mere Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr OrmskirkFrom guest speakers and exhibitors to photography workshops and guided reserve walks, there’s a whole range of activities for you to enjoy for a full day out from dawn till dusk. Adult £16.95, child £11, family £47.50.
Endless Love The Show – A Tribute to Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnGet ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.
Speed Dial
The Dukes Moor Lane, LancasterAmongst the spires, spikes and sideburns of a 1970s university, a lonely Professor awaits a call. When he's chased by the ringing of every passing phone, an ominous voice sets a series of mysterious puzzles that stand between him and his missing daughter. Dodgy deans, grumbling groundskeepers and swotty students are suspects as the Professor capers across campus to uncover whodunnit and why. £8 - £18.
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are ‘Cruisin for a Bluesin’ taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music.
Teach Rex LIVE – TREX Show
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsGet ready for an unforgettable educational adventure as a team of life-sized, roaring dinosaurs take the stage, captivating audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the prehistoric world come to life right before your eyes. 10am & 12.20pm. £9.90 - £11.
The Real and Imagined History of The Elephant Man
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolPowerful, angry and surprising – The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man questions industrialisation, capitalism, disability and difference, finally putting Joseph Merrick at the centre of his own story. 7.30pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. £12.50 - £14.50.
Martyn Ashton – Bike Party
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsOne of the biggest personalities in mountain biking, former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, GMBN’s Martyn Ashton. Despite a life-changing back-break in 2013, Martyn has continued to explore what’s possible on a bike! In Bike Party, Martyn will take audiences through an entertaining look at his life on bikes. £17.50 - £20.50.
The Last Quiz Night On Earth – The Hall Players
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonComedy Drama - It’s the end of the world. The last night on earth. An asteroid is heading straight for us. Fancy going out with a bang? Tickets from £11.
Lightpool Festival 2023
Various Town Centre Locations BlackpoolThe award-winning Lightpool Festival returns for nine nights from October 20-28 with a spectacular programme of light-based art installations (some of them international premieres), live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities. Brace yourself for a visual extravaganza featuring electrifying world and UK premieres. Don't miss this chance to step into a world where imagination meets illumination! Free.
The Magic of Motown
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterCome celebrate our brand-new show for 2023 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Mum’s the Word – Comedy
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Mother of all Shows. The stuff nobody tells you about parenthood…until it’s too late.
A Beautiful Noise
Huddersfield Town Hall HuddersfieldFrom London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond featuring Fisher Stevens.
A Spoonful of Julie
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonJoin Nicola Mills singing the songs of the practically perfect Julie in this memorable one woman tribute: A Spoonful of Julie. Full of charming anecdotes of Julie’s life and songs and medleys from all her best known shows.Adult £12.50, under 16s £5.
Hansel and Gretel
Victoria Hall, BoltonHansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the depths of the forbidden woods while looking for their father. Little do they know the wicked old witch is looking for her next tasty victim. Various times.
Extreme Queen
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneWyrley Music & Promotions presents Extreme Queen, tribute band. £18/£20.
Novelty Dog Show
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyThe novelty dog show will crown the most handsome dog, waggiest tail and many other coveted titles, including cutest puppy. Prizes and rosettes will be awarded for places, and you could be in with a chance to win the doggy products hamper in the championship. All funds raised on the day will help Happa.
Megaslam 2023 Live Tour
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneMegaslam Wrestling presents Megaslam 2023 Live Tour. A two hour family entertainment spectactular. £6.13 – £40.