4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024
The Brontës And The Wild
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
Our 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. 4 March 2023 to 1 January 2024. https://www.bronte.org.uk/

5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove , Ilkley
Real 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. 5 March 2023 to 3 December 2023. https://realfoodmarkets.co.uk/

30 March 2023 to 21 December 2023
Woof Shack
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Free social group for dogs and their people.  Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more.  Last Thursday of every month.       30 March 2023 to 21 December 2023. https://www.happa.org.uk/

1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
The Forbidden Corner, Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, Leyburn
The 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.       1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023. https://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/

12 May 2023 to 31 December 2023
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios, Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, Nelson
Courses/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.     12 May 2023 to 31 December 2023. https://redcurrantglass.co.uk/

1 August 2023 to 31 October 2023
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. 1 August 2023 to 31 October 2023. brockholes.org

3 September 2023 to 29 October 2023
David Hockney: A Year In Normandie
Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley
One 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. 3 September 2023 to 29 October 2023. visitbradford.com

5 September 2023 to 31 October 2023
BODY WELLNESS PILATES
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
Pilate classes are great for all abilities. The classes are designed to work at your level and to be fun. Tues 10am - 11am. £8. 5 September 2023 to 31 October 2023. bodywellnesspilateswithtracy.com

8 September 2023 to 31 October 2023
FOUNTAINS ABBEY AND STUDLEY ROYAL WATER GARDEN
Fountains Abey & Studley Water Garden , Ripon
Ancient 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.   8 September 2023 to 31 October 2023. nationaltrust.org.uk

11 September 2023 to 6 November 2023
YOGA
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road, Kelbrook
Yoga session held every Monday at Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall. Feel free to come along and join us. 11 September 2023 to 6 November 2023. kelbrookvillagehall.org.uk

12 September 2023 to 14 November 2023
GAMES & SOCIAL CLUB
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
Come 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). 12 September 2023 to 14 November 2023. gicac.org.uk

16 September 2023 to 20 October 2023
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, Blackpool
The 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.         16 September 2023 to 20 October 2023. visitblackpool.com

23 September 2023 to 25 November 2023
Art Workshops with Kerry Newell
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr Ormskirk
Kerry'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.         £60. 23 September 2023 to 25 November 2023. wwt.org.uk

28 September 2023 to 25 October 2023
Opera North’s Falstaff
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
With 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. 28 September 2023 to 25 October 2023. leedsheritagetheatres.com

1 October 2023 to 5 November 2023
The Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner, Tupgill Park Estate, Middleham, Leyburn
The 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. 1 October 2023 to 5 November 2023. https://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/

6 October 2023 to 27 October 2023
Opera North’s Masque of Might
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Taking 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. 6 October 2023 to 27 October 2023. leedsheritagetheatres.com

10 October 2023 to 14 October 2023
The Addams Family
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Basics Junior Theatre School Presents The Addams Family -  A new musical comedy. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £14 - £17. 10 October 2023 to 14 October 2023. pendlehippodrome.com

12 October 2023
Romeo and Juliet
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
The 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. All day. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

12 October 2023 to 13 October 2023
Light Night Leeds – Arts & Light Festival
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Light 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. 12 October 2023 to 13 October 2023. royalarmouries.org

12 October 2023 to 15 October 2023
BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Over 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.   12 October 2023 to 15 October 2023. beerandmusic.co.uk

14 October 2023 to 15 October 2023
North West Bird Watching Festival 2023
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr Ormskirk
From 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.           14 October 2023 to 15 October 2023. wwt.org.uk

14 October 2023
Endless Love The Show – A Tribute to Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. £27.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

14 October 2023
Speed Dial
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Amongst 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. 7:30 pm. dukeslancaster.org

14 October 2023
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The 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. £26.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

15 October 2023
Teach Rex LIVE – TREX Show
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Get 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. All day. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

17 October 2023 to 21 October 2023
The Real and Imagined History of The Elephant Man
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Powerful, 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. 17 October 2023 to 21 October 2023. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

17 October 2023
Martyn Ashton – Bike Party
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
One 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. 7:30 pm. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

18 October 2023 to 21 October 2023
The Last Quiz Night On Earth – The Hall Players
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Comedy 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. 18 October 2023 to 21 October 2023. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

20 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Lightpool Festival 2023
Various Town Centre Locations , Blackpool
The 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.           20 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. visitblackpool.com

20 October 2023
The Magic of Motown
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Come 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. £28. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

20 October 2023
Mum’s the Word – Comedy
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The Mother of all Shows. The stuff nobody tells you about parenthood…until it’s too late. £27.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

20 October 2023
A Beautiful Noise
Huddersfield Town Hall , Huddersfield
From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond featuring Fisher Stevens.         £25.50. 7:30 pm. kirklees.gov.uk

20 October 2023
A Spoonful of Julie
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join 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. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. welcometoskipton.com

21 October 2023 to 4 November 2023
Hansel and Gretel
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Hansel 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.           £5. 21 October 2023 to 4 November 2023. victoriahallbolton.co.uk

21 October 2023
Extreme Queen
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Wyrley Music & Promotions presents Extreme Queen, tribute band. £18/£20. 7:30 pm. pendlehippodrome.com

22 October 2023
Novelty Dog Show
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
The 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.         £4. 12:00 pm. happa.org.uk

23 October 2023
Megaslam 2023 Live Tour
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Megaslam Wrestling presents Megaslam 2023 Live Tour. A two hour family entertainment spectactular. £6.13 – £40. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. pendlehippodrome.com

23 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Comedy by David & Robert Goodale. £10. 23 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

23 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
BLT presents The Children’s Hour
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
How powerful is a lie. The characters are wonderfully complex and original; it’s a true psychological thriller. 23 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

24 October 2023
Crafternoon
Horse + Bamboo, Waterfoot, Rossendale
Our crafternoon are always a big hit with the families. We have a ‘Fairytale’ themed Crafternoon this October half term. No need to book just drop in. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. horseandbamboo.org

24 October 2023
Skipton Music Presents: Ethan Loch
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Born in 2004 and diagnosed completely blind since birth, Ethan’s formal piano lessons began at age four with his mother and he now studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Winner of the 2022 BBC Young Musician Keyboard Final. £25, Under 30 £10,Under 19 £2. 7:30 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

24 October 2023
Gareth Gates: The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. £32.50. 7:30 pm. eedsheritagetheatres.com

25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Calendar Girls The Musical
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Skipton Musical Theatre Company presents Calendar Girls The Musical, by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Wed - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30pm & 6.30pm. £16 - £22.   25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. skiptontownhall.co.uk

25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome

'One of comedy's most original voices' (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. £30. 25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

26 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Creeps, candy and costumes! Are you brave enough to board the “spooky” steam train? Join us at ELR this year for family Halloween fun aboard the “scream train” and help the Monster Squad keep order and vanquish the ghouliees! All Halloween Ghost Trains start and end at Bury Bolton Street Station. £15 - £22. Booking essential. 26 October 2023 to 28 October 2023. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

26 October 2023
THE NUTCRACKER
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The Nutcracker - a charming and kind fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky's repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. £23. 7:30 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

26 October 2023
The Houghton Weavers
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. £15. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

27 October 2023
The Illegal Eagles
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more… £32.50. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

27 October 2023
Doing The Dead
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
They’ve done Shakespeare, they’ve done Whodunnit and now the multi-award-winning Northern Comedy Theatre are back for the Halloween season with their brand new hysterically dark comedy Doing The Dead, starring Coronation Street legend Steven Arnold, who played Ashley Peacock for over 15-years. £15.50 - £16.50. 7:30 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

27 October 2023
Eamonn Holmes -My Story So Far!
Huddersfield Town Hall , Huddersfield
Come along and listen to Eamonn being interviewed about his life and career. Hear all about the rich and famous he himself has interviewed. A night that is both thought provoking and laugh out loud funny! £25. 7:30 pm. kirklees.gov.uk