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.

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.

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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Last Choir Singing: 2024 Heats
2024-03-22 18:30 - 2024-03-28 21:30 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Come and watch as Lancashire Children sing their hearts out in the regional heats to try and win a place in the grand final. Adult £19, children £9.

An Officer And A Gentleman
2024-03-26 - 2024-03-30 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm,m Sat mat 2.30pm. £24.75 – £51.75.

UNHOMELY
2024-03-26 19:30 - 2024-03-30 22:00 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
The show combines chilling storytelling, an original score and fully integrated BSL to create an unforgettably thrilling theatrical experience.

Singin’ In The Rain
2024-03-27 - 2024-03-30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Presented by Blackpool Operatic Players. Adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay. 7.30pm. Fri & Sat mat 2pm. £17 – £27.

The Case of the Missing Bunny
2024-03-28 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
We at Story Craft love a good twist, and our Easter show certainly takes you on a wild goose chase. Well Rabbit chase! 11am & 2pm.

Guided Walk from Pendle Heritage Centre
2024-03-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod, Colne
Walking is a great way to stay active and improve your fitness without the added intensity that any other exercise form brings. Each walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Meet in car park at Pendle Heritage Centre at 10am. Free. Further details contact Ron Whalley Tel 01282 613282.

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
2024-03-28 19:30 - 2024-03-29 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.

Can't Go Back - A 'proper' Yorkshire Musical
2024-03-28 19:30 - 2024-03-30 22:00 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Described as Victoria Wood meets Phoenix Nights, Can’t Go Back is an all-singing, all- dancing new musical with a cast of fantastic characters and a collection of hilarious original songs.

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
2024-03-28 19:45 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
The Ultimate Tribute. The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. £30.75 – £34.75.

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.

Guided walks - Calvary on Good Friday
2024-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at Ilkley Manor House for a gentle circular walk on field and woodland paths and along country lanes, Calling at Calvary and returning via Middleton Woods. 3.5 miles. Packed lunch required. Free.

Top Secret -The Magic of Science
2024-03-29 14:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.

Supreme Queen
2024-03-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Scott Maleys’ incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury has seen Supreme Queen become one of the most respected bands of their genre anywhere on the earth today.

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.

Easter in Colne 2024
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Colne Town Centre, Colne
Easter in Colne returns on Sat 30th March 2024, we have a fantastic day in store for you filled with lots of family friendly fun including free face painting, free donkey rides, free easter egg hunt, free visit from the Easter Bunny, funfair rides plus so much more! A great family day out.

Emmanuel Sonubi – Curriculum Vitae
2024-03-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Chapel, St Helens Road, Ormskirk
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.

Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
2024-03-30 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

Beyond The Barricade
2024-03-30 19:30 - 22:00 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

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.
