Northern Life Magazine

FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
2024-01-05 12:00 - 2024-03-31 16:00 (Europe/London) | Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
FLOTILLA: 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.

RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
2024-01-06 10:20 - 2024-03-31 16:20 | Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Explore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am – 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.

1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
2024-01-11 10:30 - 2024-03-21 12:00 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.

L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
2024-01-13 - 2024-04-30 | The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The 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.

Art Open 2024 Exhibition
2024-01-27 - 2024-04-13 | Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn
We 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.

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
2024-02-08 - 2024-03-28 | The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland
The 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.

Macbeth
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-23 | Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
Corruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.

Threads through Creation - Exhibition
2024-03-06 - 2024-04-14 | Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
You 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.

JEEVES & WOOSTER IN 'PERFECT NONSENSE'
2024-03-07 19:30 - 2024-03-16 22:00 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
A night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 – £13.

The Man in the Shadows
2024-03-07 19:30 - 2024-03-21 22:00 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
An Original Telling of Sherlock Holmes. The Man in the Shadows, written and directed by Kyle Gallagher, promises to delve into depths of Sherlock Holmes that we haven’t seen before.

Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-16 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
In the ultimate tale of forbidden love, two young people risk everything to be together. With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless score performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia at every performance, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.2.30pm & 7.30pm. £21 – £65.

Diamonds in the Landscape - Exhibition
2024-03-08 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 | Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Originally 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.

Yes, Prime Minister
2024-03-11 19:30 - 2024-03-16 22:00 | Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Comedy by Anthony Jay & Jonathan Lynn. Directed by Robin Martin. £10, concs £9.

Twist - The Halifax Thespians
2024-03-12 19:30 - 2024-03-16 22:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Twist is a hilarious spoof of the much-loved theatrical thriller where nobody is what they seem, and nothing is what it should be! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 – £12.

Liane Lang – Touch Stone Exhibition
2024-03-14 - 2024-05-26 | The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Liane Lang’s project Touch Stone talks about human industry and activity in the landscape, showing traces and materials from bark to lead, stone to rusty industrial salvage. Wed – Sun: 10am – 4pm. Free.
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Basic Birdwatching
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Denso Marston Nature Reserve, Otley Road, Charlestown, Shipley
Join us for a guided walk which is aimed at anyone new to birdwatching. The walk will commence on Otley Road next to the public footpath that leads to the reserve. Free event. Further details contact Steve on 07572 771549.

WILLOW WEAVING
2024-03-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod, Colne
Learn about the ancient craft of willow weaving with Rosemary Fenwick from Newground Together and create your own decorative fish in our beautiful surroundings. Materials provided. Please ring 01282 677150 on Wed – Sun to book. Free.

Story Of Guitar Heroes
2024-03-14 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
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.

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
2024-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Directed by Chris Dean, the world-renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra take to the stage to recreate the incredible sound of Glenn Miller, whose music brightened those dark days of the 1940s.

Sophie McCartney is Tired and Tested
2024-03-14 20:00 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show.

Legends of Steam
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Celebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by these three incredible and iconic mainline steam locomotives – BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’, LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ & LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’. These locomotives will be running an intensive public timetable for the whole three days. Various prices.

The Yorkshire Motorhome & Campervan Show 2024
2024-03-15 09:30 - 2024-03-17 16:00 | Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
New and used models from local and national dealers, a large selection of different brands, many with show exclusive offers, stock up on accessories ready for the 2024 camping season. Free talks throughout the day from industry experts and personalities. Adult £10, children free.

VOLUNTEER SATURDAYS
2024-03-16 10:00 - 14:30 | Harwes Farm, Foulridge, Colne, BB8 7QH
Come and join us, everyone is welcome with a lower age limit of 14 years for dry stone walling. We are rebuilding 900 m of dry stone walling, planting and maintaining over 3,000 trees, and developing an organic allotment. Come along and enjoy the panoramic views and light-hearted company of fellow volunteers. Packed lunch required. Free.

Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra & Bfd Festival Choral Society
2024-03-16 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Mendelssohn’s powerful oratorio Elijah raises the roof at St George’s Hall as Bradford Festival Choral Society, Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and a glittering array of soloists bring this magnificent music to life. £17 – £34.

Let’s Dance by Blackpool Symphony Orchestra
2024-03-16 19:30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Blackpool Symphony Orchestra makes a welcome return to the Grand with a whirlwind journey through music inspired by dance in all its many and varied forms. £21, concs £11.50.

Night Of The Stars
2024-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A stylish celebration of music from some of the most legendary Artistes of all time. From Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand, right up to Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Abba Queen and many more. £12.50 – £14.

Teach Rex LIVE – VELOCIRAPTORS
2024-03-17 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Meet various velociraptors (including the only fully feathered velociraptor in the world!) whilst getting a real insight into these fascinating creatures. Ages 3 plus. 10am & 12.30pm. £10, concs £9.

FARMERS’ MARKET
2024-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer within the ground of our historic, iconic Hoghton Tower, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside.
Admission on the door (cash only) £2 per car, £2 per pedestrian group (up to 6).

Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
2024-03-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick
Established in 1982, our aim is to maintain a link to the town’s cotton heritage, by preserving and demonstrating the engine which powered over 1,000 looms in the mill from 1920 until its closure in 1978. Adult £6, concs £5, Children under 6 – Free, Ages 6 – 14 yrs £3. family £15.

EXPRESS ‘24
2024-03-17 15:00 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
EXPRESS ‘24, is a two act celebration of inclusive dance presented by award winning charity DanceSyndrome.
