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Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Redcurrant Glass Courses
Fired Up North Gallery & Studios Unit 25, Lomeshaye Business Village, NelsonSanta by the Lake at Brockholes
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Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Week of Events
The Brontës And The Wild
The Brontës And The Wild
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.
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market
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.
Woof Shack
Woof Shack
Free social group for dogs and their people. Planned regular walks, games, specialist talks, advice and much more. Last Thursday of every month.
Redcurrant Glass Courses
Redcurrant Glass Courses
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.
Cinderella – Bolton’s Christmas Family Pantomime
Cinderella – Bolton’s Christmas Family Pantomime
The magical family pantomime Cinderella. You will have a ball at The Victoria Hall come along and join in the fun. Various times.
Snow White
Snow White
Featuring breath-taking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance, with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation, Snow White is the pantomime that is simply wicked, simply wonderful and simply must be seen! Various times & prices.
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times & prices.
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Unwrap the magic this season with a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens classic tale, featuring toe-tapping music, festive fun and a touch of Christmas magic. £18 - £20. Various times.
THE ELF EXPLORER
THE ELF EXPLORER
A magical Christmas experience that is guaranteed to light up your children’s faces and get the whole family in the mood for the Festive Season. This theatrical journey on board a beautiful steam train is the perfect way to travel, and we know that Father Christmas thinks so too…! £22 - £28. Booking essential.
Santa Specials
Santa Specials
Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful characters and surprises. What Christmas treat would be complete without a visit from a host of happy elves and Santa Claus himself. Various prices.
Beauty and the Beast – 2023 Pantomime
Beauty and the Beast – 2023 Pantomime
Join us for a BEAST of a tale that’s as old as time as Tom Rolfe Productions present a real BEAUTY of a pantomime with stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and hilarious comedy! Various times & prices.
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty And The Beast is a magical Story - A tale as old as time! Various times. £14 -£22.
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
Christmas Grotto Wonderland
Visit Santa Claus in his grotto and enjoy the festive fun experiences, guided by magical elves through a winter wonderland. Art & crafts and christmas themed games.
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
The Adventures of Peppermint: A Father Christmas Experience
This heartwarming 45 minute immersive experience promises unforgettable memories and pure festive magic. Each experience has capacity for up to 21 people, including both adults and children. Various prices.
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Christmas at Mother Shipton’s
Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton's magical Christmas experience. Get ready, for Santa is flying through the starry skies to meet you! Step into his cozy grotto, where time stands still as you create memories that will warm your heart for years to come. Various ticket options.
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Father Christmas At Bolton Abbey
Step into his twinkling Christmas Village, tucked away in the middle of Strid Wood and see what enchanting experience awaits. Become acquainted with the cheeky elves who have just arrived from the North Pole, and let them take you on a special journey to meet the Great Man himself.
Lancaster On Ice
Lancaster On Ice
Award Winning and internationally recognised Lancaster on Ice returns for the 2023 season to the historic Dalton Square, in the heart of Lancaster. There will be christmas market stalls, the giant tipi bar, 800m real ice, Ice-Rink and giant ferris wheel.
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
Santa is back at Brockholes! Come and meet him in his workshop set against the backdrop of our beautiful Meadow Lake. Sat & Sun from 25th Nov - 17th Dec.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
With music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. 7.30pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £19.50 - £49.50.
Oliver!
Oliver!
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home. Various times & prices.
Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a 'shrektacular' score. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £64.
The Wizard of Oz Pantomime
The Wizard of Oz Pantomime
The Bradford Players present The Wizard of Oz Pantomime. Various times.
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. 7pm, mat 2pm. £72-£20.
CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
Join us for our sparkling family pantomime for 2023 - Cinderella. A family pantomime where dreams really do come true. Presented by Polka Dot Pantomimes. Various times and prices.
Aladdin
Aladdin
This year's panto Aladdin sees the return of West End star and TV soap sensation Tom Lister (as Abanazar) joining comic and Britain's Got Talent finalist Steve Royle (as Wishee Washee)! Various times & prices.
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
This Christmas, Holden Clough welcome some of their favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to their 'Nutcracker' artisan market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
CHRISTMAS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Prepare to be whisked away with our exciting new party night theme for 2023! Spectacular Caribbean Christmas Theme, Caribbean Steel Band, Caribbean Dancers & Hula Girls and Festive 3 Course Dinner.
The Enormous Crocodile
The Enormous Crocodile
A new musical version of Roald Dahl’s picture book featuring tasty tunes and mischievous puppets suitable for those 4+. Various times. £15 - £20.
Sleeping Beauty: Christmas Panto
Sleeping Beauty: Christmas Panto
The story is enhanced by fantastic musical numbers, dancing, dazzling costumes and audience participation. A Christmas treat not to be missed! Various times. Adult £11.50, child & concs £10.50.
The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet
The Squirrel, The Cake & The Cabinet
Join Horse + Bamboo for our signature festive adventure through the woods and into magical lands where strange characters will share their stories. 3 - 7yrs. Craft 10am & 2pm - Show 11am & 3pm. £8/£6 or pwyc. (Pay what you can).
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
Sail to Santa at WWT Martin Mere
For an extra special experience this Christmas, visit to one of the Sail to Santa days. Sail across to Santa's Island, meet Santa and his elves and get busy in the Elves' workshop making a pine cone reindeer. Sat & Sun.
Santa Special Trains
Santa Special Trains
Snuggle up with your loved ones in your warm, steam-heated carriage. Watch eyes light up as Father Christmas visits you in your seat to hand each child their very own Christmas gift. Light seasonal refreshments on the train are included and Mrs Ribble's Tea Room will be open for extra drinks and goodies. Every Sat from 2nd - 17th Dec.
Light Up Haworth Weekend And Artisan Market
Light Up Haworth Weekend And Artisan Market
The lights across the village will be switched on this weekend, so it’ll be your first chance to see Haworth’s magical lights and shop window displays, plus artisan market in Central Park both days. There is no switch on event, but there will be music along the cobbles across the whole weekend.
Christmas at the Farm
Christmas at the Farm
Christmas at the farm is an immersive adventure based on the original magical Father Christmas. Discover Father Christmas' secret farm Headquarters, hidden from plain sight, filled with activities and experiences, with spectacular sets and theatre performances. Child £22.95, Adults £12.79.
Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe
Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian Christmas. See the Hall trimmed and decorated in a traditional style and discover how the Kay-Shuttleworth family feasted at Christmas in the Dining Room. There will be festive music from the Crickmore Crewe, craft activities for children and you can meet Father Christmas (please book in advance).
Victorian Christmas At Judges’ Lodgings Museum
Victorian Christmas At Judges’ Lodgings Museum
Visit to see the house decked in holly and enjoy live music performed in the period rooms. There are craft activities for the kids and a chance to see Santa in his Christmas Grotto. Adults £3, Concessions £2, children free. Craft and a visit to Santa is £2 per child.
WinterFest
WinterFest
Choirs, music, mulled wine, festive food, makers market and more, taking place across the weekend. For the little ones, there might even be a visit from Father Christmas. Sat 12pm - 8pm, Sun 10am - 4pm.
Rapunzel – Adult Panto
Rapunzel – Adult Panto
The Adult Panto team are catapulting crazy Christmas chaos back into Lancaster Grand Theatre with a hair-raising tale of panto pandemonium that’s a cut above the rest!
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption this Christmas. A Christmas Carol follows the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future,… £9 - £24.
Guided walk – One Way Ticket
Guided walk – One Way Ticket
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11.15am at Burley in Wharfedale rail station for a linear walk from Burley to Guiseley via Menston. Return by train to Burley (pay your own fare). 6 miles. Bring a packed lunch. Free.
FINE DINING EVENING
FINE DINING EVENING
Come and join us for a wine and fine dining evening, 6 course set meal, all paired with a glass of wine. Followed by swing and jazz with Matt Whatley.
84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road
The bittersweet comedy is based on the extraordinary true story of the remarkable relationship that developed over 20 years between a vivacious New York writer and a London bookseller. A Halifax Thespians - Script-in-hand performance in the Playhouse Studio Bar. £5 including supper.
Buddy Rich Big Band – A Groovy Christmas
Buddy Rich Big Band – A Groovy Christmas
Get ready for a groovy, swinging, rocking Christmas ride with the Buddy Rich Big Band booming their way through many of your festive favourites and Buddy Rich hits in what promises to be an evening of big band magic! £38.50 - £58.50
ABBA Sensation
ABBA Sensation
Abba Sensation will transport you back to the golden days of Abba, with stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour. £16.50 - £18.
Festive Jazz
Festive Jazz
Swing into the festive season in style with the suave, sophisticated and melodic sounds of the Phil Shotton trio with Adee Lifshitz joining them on the classiest of vocals.
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing, and a heart-warming Yorkshire Christmas tale written by Ian McMillan and narrated by actress Claire Marie Seddon, accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band.
Carols & Brass
Carols & Brass
Halifax Choral Society, and the legendary Black Dyke Band with their conductor Nicholas Childs, combine to present a joy-filled evening of festive fun and rich harmony. £18 - £32.
Soul Train Experience
Soul Train Experience
This is a predominantly standing gig. Whilst some seats will be available, they are not guaranteed.
BINGO THAT’S BONKERS!
BINGO THAT’S BONKERS!
They’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes! The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your Hosts and DJ's for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hits from the 80's & 90's and today! Expect everything from ABBA to Spice Girls to Beyonce, and bingo with great prizes! So expect prizes and surprises and a great night out for all.
FANDJANGO
FANDJANGO
A brilliant local favourite bringing their own unique jazzy style that never fails to get people on their feet. Free entry.