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.

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.

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.

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.

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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INTERNATIONAL JOUSTING TOURNAMENT
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-01 | Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Teams from the United Kingdom, France and Italy will compete for honour and trophies in this spectacular live sporting event from medieval times. The museum opens at 10am and there are 2 tournament shows per day starting at 11am and 2pm, featuring knights and horses, plus plenty of pomp and pageantry. £5 – £20.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
2024-03-30 - 2024-05-31 | Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York
We recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. Closed Wed. Various prices. Standard tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.

ROH Live: Madama Butterfly
2024-03-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Live Broadcast, Cinema – Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer. £11.00 – £17.00.

Soul Train
2024-03-31 19:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king, performers deliver a fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics. Great atmosphere – wonderful memories and always a fun night out!

Boxercise
2024-04-01 - 2024-06-24 | West Craven Sports Centre, Kelbrook Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TB, United Kingdom
Punch your way to the perfect physique. Boxercise is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises around, focusing on endurance, speed and co-ordination. It’s fun, energetic and very addictive. Non-contact. Mon 6pm. Booking required.

Ormskirk VeganFest 2024
2024-04-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Ormskirk Town Centre, Moor Street, Ormskirk
Celebrating a plant based life.. Amazing foods, drink & handmade items made with no animal bi-product. Enjoy a day savouring fabulous food! Free entry and parking.

Alan Titchmarsh - Earth Man
2024-04-02 19:30 - 22:00 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Alan Titchmarsh chats about his life as a gardener, writer, broadcaster, novelist and poet. £20, meet and greet £38.75.

‘Saving Amy’ A talk by Eric Watkiss
2024-04-03 19:00 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Amy Johnson was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Free for members, £5 for public.

Murder On The Nile - Agatha Christie
2024-04-03 19:30 - 2024-04-06 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Presented by Preston Drama Club. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile.

Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights
2024-04-04 19:30 - 2024-04-06 22:00 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Diane’s Deli, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written and Directed by Joe O’Byrne.

ROBIN HOOD
2024-04-05 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Prepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land. Star cast to be announced! 2pm & 6pm. £16/£18.

Goldilocks and The Three Bears
2024-04-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Roll up, Roll up one and all for the Bolton’s Easter pantomime as Ringo the ring boy brings Circus Wonderland to the village of Boltondale. Starring panto favourites Rebecca Lake as Goldilocks and Andrew Curphey as Ringo.

Northern Live: Do I love You
2024-04-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The World’s Greatest and most authentic touring Live Band Northern Soul Show. Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

Family Antics at the Museum
2024-04-06 | The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Join us for our April antics and expect the un-‘egg’-spected with some Easter themed crafts and activities. 11am & 1pm, booking required. Recommended for age 6+.

Pickering Spring Model Railway Show
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-07 15:30 | Memorial Hall, 34 Potter Hill, Pickering
Scarborough and District Railway Modellers bring to you a family friendly event. This takes place during the Easter Holidays. We will have three floors of model railways, demonstrators and traders, With disabled access to all areas. £7.00 for adults, children free when accompanied by an adult.

Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-07 16:00 | Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Brought to you by Rose & Brown Vintage you’ll find 45 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 1920s to the 1980s, including mid Century furniture, vinyl records, lots of vintage fashion, collectables, jewellery, ceramics, kitchenalia and more.

The Las Vegas Experience
2024-04-06 19:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
This extraordinary show is designed to transport you back in time and give you a taste of the legendary entertainment that has made the city famous.

Swing City Big Band
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
An evening of Big Band Swing performed by the fantastic, 20-piece, Swing City Big Band and special guest vocalists. Bringing its special mix of classic big band and modern favourites.

NGS Spring Garden opening at Goldsborough Hall
2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Goldsborough Hall, Church Street, Goldsborough, Knare3sborough
The Royal Gardens of Goldsborough Hall are opening for the National Garden Scheme on Sun 7th April. Garden highlights include 50,000 daffodils along the quarter mile long Lime Tree Walk, planted by Royalty in the 1920s. Woodland walk and glasshouse & kitchen garden, refreshments available. Children free.

Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick
On these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. On Steaming Days our Ccfé offers hot and cold drinks and cakes and free parking. Adult £6, concs £5, Ages 6 – 14 yrs £3. family £15, children under 6 – Free.

The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
2024-04-07 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
After a sold out show in 2023 The Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances… and a few surprises!

Over the Rainbow
2024-04-08 14:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
It truly is a charming show celebrating the wonderful music and careers of Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli, including all of Judy and Liza’s most memorable songs.

BLT presents: A Taste of Honey
2024-04-08 19:30 - 2024-04-13 22:00 | Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
It is a powerful, comical, yet poignant play which is set in 1950s Salford and follows the gritty misfortune of a working-class single mother Helen and her rebellious teenage daughter Jo.
