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

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

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

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/

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

28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023
Spooky Streets
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Experience our Victorian Streets spookily decorated for Halloween and find the creepy creatures with a terrifying family trail! Tues -  Fri & Sun 10am - 5pm, Sat 12pm  - 5pm. 28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023
Halloween
Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough
Come one, come all for a freakishly fun Halloween experience at Mother Shipton's Creepy Carnival trail! Step right up and prepare to be thrilled and amazed by hauntingly captivating displays and spine-tingling surprises. Various ticket options. 28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023. mothershipton.co.uk

28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023
Pirates and highwaymen
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Come and hear some great adventure stories and enjoy lots of live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is free. 28 October 2023 to 5 November 2023. royalarmouries.org

30 October 2023
Shakespeare’s First Folio: Craven’s National Treasure
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Have you ever wondered how Shakespeare’s First Folio came to Craven? Join us at the museum for a short talk on why this book is so important, and how it became part of the Craven Museum collection. We’ll also be launching ‘Rewriting the missing comedies’, where you can help us fill our Folios’ blanks! 11am & 2pm. Free. All day. skiptontownhall.co.uk

30 October 2023
Half Term Art Club
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
The Art Club is designed for 10-18 year olds who love to create and express themselves through art. Each week we explore different techniques and mediums to help you develop your skills and unleash your creativity. Join us for a fun-filled Art Club  every Mon during school holidays! 10am & 2pm. £7.50. All day. skiptontownhall.co.uk

30 October 2023
DANCE FITNESS AND FUN
Trawden Community Centre
A one hour Dance/Exercise Class using movement to music. Come and join in the fun and dance your way to Fitness. The class is suitable for the over 50s and is a great way of meeting new people and making friends. No need to book just come along. Mondays 11.30am – 12.30pm. Tel: 07879886612. £5. 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. trawdenforest.com

31 October 2023 to 4 November 2023
The Woman In Black
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The Woman in Black brilliantly delivers atmosphere, illusion and horror! Experience the thrill and excitement of this critically-acclaimed international theatre event. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £17.50 - £37.50. 31 October 2023 to 4 November 2023. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

31 October 2023
LORE
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Lore is the new production from award-winning dance company James Wilton Dance. It’s a folklore-inspired journey into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans, all embodied through otherworldly athleticism. £14. 7:30 pm. dukeslancaster.org

31 October 2023
The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
18th century romance meets 21st century dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. £16. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

31 October 2023 to 4 November 2023
Blood Brothers
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of two twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 7.30pm, mat 2pm. £18 - £43.50. 31 October 2023 to 4 November 2023. bradford-theatres.co.uk

1 November 2023
Pumpkin Trail At Edgeside Park
EDGESIDE PARK, Waterfoot, Rossendale
Bring down your carved pumpkins to Edgeside Park and create a community Pumpkin Trail the day after Halloween! Add your incredible pumpkins to the trail and enjoy this magical, torchlit experience as you wander through the pumpkins on display! 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. horseandbamboo.org

1 November 2023
Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton, Crean & Scott
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. £18. 8:00 pm. squarechapel.co.uk

2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
The Incident Room
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
The Incident Room highlights the failures, prejudices, and limitations of policing in the 1970s that enabled killer Peter Sutcliffe to take the lives of 13 women and terrorise countless others. This play is pacy, dark, and illuminating. A must-see for everybody, but especially those of us that lived through it. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13. 2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

2 November 2023
Tree Felling With Hand Saws
Denso Marston Nature Reserve, Otley Road, Charlestown, Shipley
On this day workshop we will be looking at the techniques on how to fell small trees using handsaws. We will also look at the reasons for felling, habitat management, and how wildlife can be encouraged by the felling of trees. Free but booki9ng is essential. For further details tel Steve 07572 771549. 10:00 am. dm-naturereserve.org.uk

2 November 2023
Steve Backshall – Ocean
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. A must-see for all the family! £28.50. 7:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

2 November 2023
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Dark Side of the Moon
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary Tour will bring to the stage an album that means so much to Pink Floyd fans all over the world. Originally released in 1973, The Dark Side of The Moon is one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed albums of all time. £32.75 - £47.25.     7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

2 November 2023
Anthems of Rock
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road, Accrington
Some people just wish they lived in another era, the era of classic rock! If you are a fan of live classic rock, this is the show for you! £23. 7:30 pm. civicartscentre.co.uk

2 November 2023 to 4 November 2023
A Joke
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a joke...Three characters, apparently born into a void with no memory, must work out who and where they are. Are they the constituents of a joke, or a story, or is the joke ultimately on them? Sat mat 2pm. £9 - £14. 2 November 2023 to 4 November 2023. dukeslancaster.org

2 November 2023
COMEDY NIGHT
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the first thursday of every month. With Mark Nelson, Louis Burgess, Stuart Thomas and MC Dave Longley. £14. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

2 November 2023
Ultimate Coldplay
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Expect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two decade back-catalogue including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow. £22. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

3 November 2023 to 4 November 2023
Matilda
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Ashleigh's Dance & Theatre Academy proudly present their 1st Musical Theatre Production, Matilda Jr. 7pm, Sat mat 2pm. £13. 3 November 2023 to 4 November 2023. bwdvenues.com

3 November 2023
Sociable History Club – Waddington’s Games of Leeds
Lancaster City Museum, Market Square,, Lancaster
Discover the history of the famous board game makers, from printing theatre posters to working with Winston Churchill himself. 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

3 November 2023
The Bubble Show
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! £14.30, concs £13.20. 2:00 pm. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

3 November 2023
Parsonage Unwrapped: Charlotte and the Great Exhibition
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
The Great Exhibition of 1851, visited by Charlotte Bronte, was a spectacular coming together of the most incredible minds in the country. Join us for this special Parsonage Unwrapped session to discover more about what The Great Exhibition had to offer, and the potential influence this had on Charlotte. Complimentary drinks at 6.30pm. £27.50. 7:00 pm. bronte.org.uk

3 November 2023
Roy Chubby Brown
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again -  he is Britain's King Of Comedy. £27. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

3 November 2023
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
An Evening of Burlesque – a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour. £30. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

3 November 2023
Skipton Comedy Live
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we present an evening of side-splitting comedy at our monthly comedy extravaganza! Featuring Chris Brooker, Sully O Sullivan & Dan Antopolski. £10. 8:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

4 November 2023 to 5 November 2023
Gruffalo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Meet the Gruffalo at intervals on each day at Bury Transport Museum. There will also be a host of other family fun activities including fun fair rides, face painters, craft activities and more. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit – no need to book separately, just pick a time that suits you on the day. Adult £16, child £15, under 2s free. 4 November 2023 to 5 November 2023. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

4 November 2023
Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival
Victoria Hall, Keighley , Keighley
Explore complementary health practitioners and stalls, many offering taster sessions and delightful samples available for purchase on the day. Entry includes all the talks and workshops.  £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. jodiannelaw.com

4 November 2023
Make a Mini Rocket
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
Crafts in the nursery for bonfire night. Come and have a go at making your own mini rocket model to blast off Bonfire Night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included in admission to the Hall (£6 adult, £4 concession, children under 16 free). 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

4 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
Fish & Chips Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour
Heritage Tram Tours,, North Pier & Tower Heritage Tram Stop, Blackpool
Our 75-minute tour provides award-winning Fish & Chips from a traditional local chippy – Papas Fish & Chips – all onboard one of our Heritage Trams. This is one of the most unique ways to experience Blackpool as it combines the best sights, smells and tastes of our seaside town! Adult £12, child £7. 4 November 2023 to 24 November 2023.

4 November 2023
The Opera Boys – A Night at the Musicals
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
From timeless classics like Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and West Side Story, to modern smash hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman, this is the perfect show for musical theatre lovers both young and old. £21.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

4 November 2023
BBC Philharmonic – Wagner, Strauss and Mozart
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Kerem Hasan the conductor runs the gamut of emotions as we delve into the heart’s highs and lows in this rich romantic programme. £14.50 to £29.00.     7:30 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

4 November 2023
LOST IN MUSIC
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals. £28.50. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

4 November 2023
English Polyphonic Music
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
A feast of polyphonic choral music by composers enjoying major anniversaries in 2023, Byrd, Weelkes and Cornysh. £15 and £10.         7:30 pm to 9:40 pm. blackburnchamberchoir.org

4 November 2023
STUART DAVID
Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road, Colne
A welcome return for this most popular artiste. Come and enjoy a great night of live music. 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. colnelegionclub.co.uk

5 November 2023
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Fair
The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley
24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectibles plus a cafe with delicious refreshments. £1. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. visitbradford.com