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.

Diamonds in the Landscape - Exhibition
2024-03-08 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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.
Free

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.

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.

Storm the Castle
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-28 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
4079 “Pendennis Castle” will be visiting the East Lancashire Railway in Spring 2024, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre, as part of her 100th anniversary celebrations! This historic steam locomotive was built in 1924 for the Great Western Railway and was well known for easily outperforming its rivals in speed and efficiency. Standard fares apply.

Strength & Balance Class - Up and Active Team
2024-04-10 11:00 - 2024-06-26 12:00 | Pendle Leisure Centre, Crown Way, Colne, BB8 9NP
This is a low level circuit class and is suitable for adults of all ages. The class incorporates a variety of exercises to increase fitness levels, develop muscular strength (with the use of resistance bands) and to improve balance. It is also suitable for those have had or who are at risk of falls. Low Intensity. Wed & Fri. £2 for 12 week course. Please contact Tel: 01282 661664 to book.

Wicked
2024-04-16 - 2024-05-19 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
“One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades. Various times & prices.

Kay Mellor's The Syndicate
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-28 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Based on her hit BBC show, The Syndicate is a new stage play by the legendary Kay Mellor. Various times. £27 – £49.

2:22 A Ghost Story
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-27 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Winner of Best New Play at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15.50 – £40.50.

Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-27 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Katrina Lyons only visited Cresdon Green for the weekend to see her parents, unfortunately, this happened to be the weekend when aliens launched an invasion of the village and put a force-field around it. Katrina is determined to stop it and sets up a resistance movement. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 – £12.

Careless Murder
2024-04-24 19:30 - 2024-04-27 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The Hall Players present Careless Murder. A comedy whodunit by Andy Bennison. Is there a killer on the loose or is this a case of careless murder?

Harrogate Spring Flower Show
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-28 | Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
This prestigious event features stunning show garden features, live talks and demonstrations, great garden shopping, and the biggest exhibition by florists and flower arrangers in the country. A great family day out. £22 – £25.

SECRET GARDEN - Dance Anthems Takeover
2024-04-27 07:00 - 23:00 | Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton in Craven, Barnoldswick
DFC will be joing us in The Secret Garden at Thornton Hall Country Park for a night of classic Dance Anthems! Fully licensed bar and food available. £7.50 per person⁠ ⁠or 2 for £10.

Halle
2024-04-27 15:00 | St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
The Hallé close the 155th Orchestral Music Season at St George’s Hall. £17.75 – £34.75.

Showaddywaddy – 50th Anniversary Tour
2024-04-27 19:30 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Twelve Angry Men
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-04 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of Twelve Angry Men is back in session! A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £17.50 – £44.

Come From Away
2024-04-30 - 2024-05-11 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 – £60.

Banff Mountain Film Festival
2024-04-30 19:30 - 2024-05-02 22:00 | Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!

Samlesbury Hall
2024-05-01 - 2024-06-30 | Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Preston
Samlesbury Hall is the perfect events venue for families and history lovers. Events include regular free tours around the hall and entertainment throughout school breaks. The medieval hall also hosts an array of workshops and special events throughout the year. Closed Mon & Sat.

LANCASTER CASTLE
2024-05-01 - 2024-06-30 | LANCASTER CASTLE, Castle Parade, Lancaster
See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster. England’s dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle. aDULT £8,concs £6.50, family £22.50.

CRAFT GROUP AT TRAWDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
2024-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Trawden Community Centre
Craft group held every 1st Wednesday of the month. All are welcome. 1pm – 3pm. Further details contact Angela Hargreaves 07891714228.

Toddlers Retreat
2024-05-02 09:15 - 11:15 | Trinity Baptist Church, Colne
This is a service providing mums and dads with a safe play environment, where toddlers can be left for up to two hours, while appointments, jobs, and shopping can be done. Anyone with a baby or child not yet walking can come along to stay and play. £1.00 per child per session. All our staff are full CRB checked and on site first aider is at hand. Mon & Thurs 9.15am – 11.15am. More Details contact John & Linda Caddy Tel: 01282 866579.

Guided Walk from Alkincotes Park
2024-05-02 13:30 - 15:00 | Alkincoats Park, Colne
Each walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn for all walks. 10am from car park at Alkincotes Park. Free. Further details contact Barbara Stuart 07930 342216.

STEELEYE SPAN
2024-05-02 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Unlike most acts of their era, Steeleye Span haven’t been content to rest on their laurels even as they have celebrated their fiftieth anniversary – enjoying one of the most creative periods of their history over the past two decades.

The Jerseys
2024-05-02 19:30 - 2024-05-03 22:00 | The Met, Market Street, Bury
Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. £28, concs £26.

Wetherby Beer Festival
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04 | Grange Park, Wetherby
Two Days, 35+ Beers, Gin Bar, Champagne Lounge, Fabulous local food, live music and entertainment for the kids. All profits will go to a great local cause: Grange Park home to grassroots Rugby, Cricket and Football. Various prices.

Idlib
2024-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rainhall Centre,, Rainhall Road,, Barnoldswick
When he was in Turkey, writer Kevin Dyer was told by a Syrian refugee, ‘Do not forget Syria’. This is our attempt, with baking, and a thrilling piece of drama, to keep the proud people of that country in our minds – with food and a story of hope.

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
2024-05-03 19:30 - 2024-05-04 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!

Saltaire Arts Trail
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-06 | Saltaire Village, Victoria Road, Saltaire
Explore the Open Village to see high-quality contemporary artwork in the unique spaces of Saltaire, in homes, businesses, creative spaces and windows, visit the Saltaire Makers Fair at Victoria Hall, with over 65 exhibitors showcasing fresh, contemporary art, craft and design, and check out our busy programme of exhibitions, activities and workshops.
