Lancashire Events
We are delighted to say that our May Fair will take place again this year and we look forward to welcoming visitors...
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Higham Church & grounds & Higham Village Hall BB12 9EU
Today to Mon 6 May
Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session,...
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Blackpool Road Nr Preston, Lancs PR4 0XL
Today
ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event.....
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Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY
Today to Mon 6 May, Fri 31 May to Sun 2 Jun
Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Today to Sun 19 May
Nestling in the beautiful village of Treales this generously sized Japanese garden has many authentic and unique...
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Kington Cottage, Preston PR4 3SD
Sun 5 May, Sun 2 Jun
Scorton will be hosting our popular and fabulous Food and Gift Fair on Mon 6 May in the village hall from 10.30am...
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Scorton Village Hall, Factory Brow, Scorton PR3 1AS
Mon 6 May
3 acres, inc old walled orchard garden, cottage style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis...
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The Ridges, Chorley PR6 9EB
Mon 6 May
SAMLESBURY HALL'S 11TH ANNUAL FUN DOG SHOW.
Start: 6th May 2024 - 10:00am
End: 04:00pm
Bring your pooches, big.....
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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UP PR5OUP
Mon 6 May
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock...
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St Anne’s Parish Rooms, 2A Oxford Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 2EA
Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, and more dates until Tue 11 Jun
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the...
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Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Heywood OL10 2QN
Wed 8 May, Wed 22 May, Wed 5 Jun, Wed 12 Jun, Wed 19 Jun
Are you looking to find a choir?
Your friendly local Wigan choir is run by singer/pianist Luke Freeney...
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Deanery High School, Deanery Church of England High, Frog Ln, Wigan WN1 1HQ
Thu 9 May, Thu 16 May, and more dates until Thu 4 Jul
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your local Manchester choir is run by singing teacher.....
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422 Community Hub, Stockport Road, Manchester M12 4EX
Thu 9 May, Thu 20 Jun, Thu 27 Jun
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Stretford Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Luke.....
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Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0LG
Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May, and more dates until Tue 18 Jun
Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a...
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The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE
Wed 15 May and Thu 16 May
HOBSON'S CHOICE by Harold Brighouse is a Lancashire comedy set in 1880. The title is taken from the popular.....
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CRE8IV Little Theatre
Fleetwood Road North, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3SZ
Thu 16 May to Sat 18 May
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the...
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Ellesmere Road Recreation Club, Ellesmere Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 3JT
Thu 16 May, Thu 23 May, Thu 13 Jun, Thu 20 Jun, Thu 27 Jun
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show –.....
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Mechanics Theatre
Mid Peninne Gallery
Yorke Street BB11 2DL
Sat 18 May
Approx 6 acres of garden, with gravel paths leading through large mixed herbaceous borders, terraces, orchard and...
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Halton Park House, Lancaster LA2 6PD
Sat 18 May and Sun 19 May
Power Of Women Magazine CIC are proud to present this fantastic fundraising event.
An Evening with ANNE NOLAN, best.....
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Briars Hall Country House Hotel,
Briars Lane, Lathom,
Near Ormskirk L40 5TH
Sat 18 May
Premium
Enjoy an afternoon of music with the Rawstorne Singers in their concert 'A Choral Celebration', including...
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St. Michael’s Church, 2 Egerton Road, Ashton on Ribble, Preston PR2 1AJ
Sun 19 May
Paintings, prints and pots - The Wyre Artists.
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 21 May to Sun 9 Jun
The Farndale Ladies Are Back: And This Time It’s TRAGIC.
After their now legendary treading of the Playhouse boards.....
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Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston PR1 2HB
Wed 22 May to Sat 25 May
A recital by Ugnius Pauliukonis (piano) and Maria Zachariadou (cello). The programme consists of the Cello Sonata #1.....
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St. George’s Church, off Lune St., Preston PR1 2NP
Wed 22 May
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir.
The Ormskirk Rock.....
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Asmall Primary School, Tennyson Drive, Ormskirk L39 3PJ
Wed 22 May, Wed 29 May, Wed 12 Jun, Wed 19 Jun, Wed 26 Jun
Charity Lunch Thursday 23rd May at Ferrari’s Country Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley Preston
PR3 2TB...
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Ferrari’s Country Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley, Preston PR3 2TB
Thu 23 May
Since his debut at the age of just 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen, Andrew von Oeyen has...
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Parbold Village Hall
2 The Green WN8 7DN
Sat 25 May
The unique and quirky garden at Mill Barn is a delight, or rather a series of delights. Along the River Darwin, through.....
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Mill Barn, Preston PR5 0SS
Sat 25 May, Sun 26 May, Sat 1 Jun, Sun 2 Jun
A group of contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive award winning village with a conservation area...
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Bretherton Gardens, Leyland PR26 9AD
Sun 26 May, Sun 9 Jun, Sun 14 Jul
Ribchester spring Bank Village Market is looking for all types of stalls for the 2024 season were all looking forward...
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Bee mill preston Rd ribchester PR3 3XL
Mon 27 May
Nestled within Rossendale farmland in an exposed site the garden is split by a meandering stream. There are raised.....
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Higher Bridge Clough House, Rossendale BB4 9SB
Sat 1 Jun and Sun 2 Jun
Odyssey Pro Wrestling is family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of...
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Alhambra Live, Marine Road, Morecambe LA4 4EU
Sat 1 Jun
A hidden gem, ¾ of an acre of well established flower borders, grassed areas, winding paths and a few surprises...
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101 Todd Lane North, Preston PR5 5UP
Sun 2 Jun
The front and side gardens have a number of raised beds, a large Buddha and a relaxation pod. The main garden at the.....
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87 Todd Lane North, Preston PR5 5UP
Sun 2 Jun
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir...
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Saddleworth School, Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 5NU
Tue 4 Jun, Tue 18 Jun, Tue 25 Jun
Get ready for a night of glam rock!
Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back.....
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Mechanics Theatre
Mid Peninne Gallery
Yorke Street BB11 2DL
Fri 7 Jun
Rooms within rooms, discreet corners punctuated with an open vista to the cricket ground. This cottage garden welcomes.....
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31 Cousins Lane, Ormskirk L40 1TN
Sat 8 Jun and Sun 9 Jun
Be one of the first to see this brand new, grand exclusive Wedding Venue, Wennington Hall!
Perfectly nestled between.....
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Lodge Lane, Lancaster LA2 8NS
Sat 8 Jun and Sun 9 Jun
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The group consists of 3 diverse suburban gardens in adjoining streets in Eccles. 35 Ellesmere Road is a cottage style.....
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Ellesmere Park Gardens, Manchester M30 9FE
Sat 8 Jun
Oaklands is a woodland garden full of mature trees,acers,camellias and rhododendrons. We have over the years created.....
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Oaklands, Ormskirk L40 1SW
Sat 8 Jun and Sun 9 Jun
Large garden, approx an acre of perennial beds with mature trees. Pond with decking area leading to wooded area beyond.....
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Holly House, Leyland PR26 9HP
Sun 9 Jun
A super Summer afternoon Brass Band Concert at St Ambrose Church by the prize-winning Lostock Hall Band which prides...
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St Ambrose Church, Moss Lane, Leyland. PR25 4XA
Sun 9 Jun
An enchanting woodland garden of approx 4 acres with formal gardens and colourful koi pond. Walking through the.....
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Meresands Kennels & Cattery, Ormskirk L40 1TG
Sun 9 Jun
We have added a new contemporary garden this year to make a wonderful collection of 7 very beautiful and individual...
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Didsbury Village Gardens, Manchester M20 6RW
Sun 9 Jun
Heritage Exhibition by Lytham Heritage Archive.
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 11 Jun to Sun 7 Jul
½ acre tastefully landscaped gardens comprising limestone rockeries, well-stocked herbaceous borders, raised alpine...
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Dale House Gardens, Preston PR3 2BE
Sat 15 Jun and Sun 16 Jun
Nestled high on the side of Longridge Fell, with beautiful long-reaching views across the Ribble Valley, the gardens...
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Giles Farm, Preston PR3 2TD
Sat 15 Jun and Sun 16 Jun
Peter Donohoe’s performance in Parbold brings our season to a close, tying in perfectly with our celebration of...
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Parbold Village Hall
2 The Green WN8 7DN
Sat 15 Jun
The 6 gardens are spread across the village and offer a wide variety of planting and design ideas. They comprise of a.....
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Warton Gardens, Warton LA5 9PJ
Sat 15 Jun and Sun 16 Jun
¾ acre year-round plantspersons garden with many rare and unusual plants. Herbaceous borders and island beds, pond,.....
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79 Crabtree Lane, Burscough L40 0RW
Sun 16 Jun, Sun 21 Jul
The architecture of Maggies Manchester, designed by world-renowned architect Lord Foster, is complemented by gardens...
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Maggie’s, Manchester, Manchester M20 4QL
Sun 16 Jun
Set in a green oasis on the edge of Colne, C16 Greenfield Hall (not open) has a quirky informal garden featuring old...
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Greenfield Hall, Colne BB8 9PE
Sun 16 Jun
This 2¾ acre garden has been lovingly restored, developed and improved in the last 13 yrs. With long borders of cottage.....
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Jack Green Cottage, Chorley PR6 8NS
Sat 22 Jun and Sun 23 Jun
Lancaster & District Choral Society present an evening of songs from the musicals. Programme includes...
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community centre packet lane bolton le sands LA5 8DW
Sat 22 Jun
The garden is set in the historic Turton Tower grounds and was originally the kitchen garden in Victorian times...
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Turton Tower Kitchen Garden, Bolton BL7 0HG
Sat 22 Jun
Chorlton is a suburb of Manchester with great food shops, bars, cafes, and a bohemian atmosphere. Our gardens reflect.....
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Chorlton Gardens, Manchester M21 8UZ
Sun 23 Jun
Lighthouse are please to return for the 4th Year to Whitaker Park, with free tai chi for everyone to join in and enjoy...
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Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6RG
Thu 27 Jun
Recently restored medium sized gardens of Grade II* vernacular Georgian vicarage comprising both formal and informal...
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The Old Vicarage, Manchester M29 7FS
Sat 29 Jun and Sun 30 Jun
A challenging garden as on a high terraced hillside on tip site. Visited by deer, hares and the odd cow!...
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5 Crib Lane, Oldham OL3 5AF
Sat 29 Jun and Sun 30 Jun
A mature garden of ¾ of an acre. A mixture of perennial beds, shrubs and mature trees and box hedge parterres...
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Bryn Mor, Preston PR3 1DB
Sat 29 Jun
The main garden has a roofed pergola with clematis growing around it and a raised pond. The Chinese garden laid with.....
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Sat 29 Jun and Sun 30 Jun
Ormskirk is an historic market town in W Lancashire. The gardens are very diverse with something for everyone...
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Ormskirk and Aughton Gardens, Ormskirk L39 1LF
Sun 30 Jun
Lighthouse are please to return for the 4th Year to Whitaker Park, with free tai chi for everyone to join in and enjoy...
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Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6RG
Sun 30 Jun
As an extra special performance in our 90th year, Preston Drama Club are privileged to perform the UK amateur premiere...
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Preston Playhouse, Market St West, Preston PR1 2HB
Wed 3 Jul to Sat 6 Jul
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t.....
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Wed 3 Jul
ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event.....
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Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY
Fri 5 Jul to Sun 7 Jul, Fri 2 Aug to Sun 4 Aug, Fri 23 Aug to Mon 26 Aug
Thousands of collectable, secondhand, and antiquarian books, maps and prints for sale from dealers from around the...
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BROCKHOLES NATURE RESERVE, M6 JUNCTION 31, PRESTON NEW ROAD, SAMLESBURY, PRESTON PR5 0AG
Fri 5 Jul and Sat 6 Jul
The concept of a Shakespearean Garden was first developed in Victorian England with the idea of creating a garden with...
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The Shakespearean Garden, Platt Fields Park, Manchester M14 6LA
Sat 6 Jul and Sun 7 Jul
Well established agricultural show lots of entertainment cows sheep and horses small fair ground
Craft marquee beer...
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The show field lower lane Longridge PR3 2HY
Sat 6 Jul
Nestling in the beautiful village of Treales this generously sized Japanese garden has many authentic and unique...
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Kington Cottage, Preston PR4 3SD
Sun 7 Jul, Sun 4 Aug
Surprises galore in this long, narrow garden split into several themed areas with mature specimen trees and shrubs...
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3 Harrock View, Chorley PR7 5PZ
Sun 7 Jul
Set in a peaceful rural location with spectacular views. Highlights of this ¾ acre garden inc colour themed mixed.....
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Glynwood House, Leyland PR26 9AS
Sun 7 Jul
Pottery by a group of North West Ceramicists
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 9 Jul to Sun 28 Jul
Year-round interest is provided in this small suburban garden. Herbaceous borders inc. a mix of perennials, shrubs,.....
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85 Ribchester Road, Blackburn BB1 9HT
Sat 13 Jul and Sun 14 Jul
Large attractive gardens surround the Hospice creating a place of tranquillity. At the front are raised beds and a.....
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Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Wigan WN2 3HZ
Sun 14 Jul
The garden is about ¾ of an acre of back land behind our property. It is our little haven which we have transformed.....
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280 Warrington Road, Wigan WN2 5RJ
Sun 14 Jul
A NEW 100% Dolls House and Miniatures Fair.
Traders attending from all over the UK.
Free Prize Draws taking place at.....
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The Banqueting Suite, The Civic Centre, West Paddock, LEYLAND PR25 1DH
Sun 14 Jul
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3 gardens less than 3m from Oldham town centre, all different in style. 76 Green Lane is entered through a wooden.....
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Oldham Gardens, Oldham OL9 0BW
Sun 14 Jul
Beautiful ½ acre country garden with open views to adjacent farmland. Colour themed beds with herbaceous perennials set.....
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Drummersdale Crossing Cottage, Ormskirk L40 9SW
Sun 14 Jul
Moss Park is a stunning, award winning allotment site in Stretford, Manchester. Wide grass paths flanked by pretty.....
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Moss Park Allotments, Manchester M32 9EE
Sun 14 Jul
The garden was Graham's retirement landscape project and continues to evolve 10 yrs on. The planting only really.....
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32 Wood Hey Grove, Rochdale OL12 9UA
Sun 14 Jul
Open air theatre at its best!
Rosalind, the daughter of a banished duke, falls in love with Orlando. When she is then.....
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Brockholes Nature Reserve PR5 0AG
Sun 21 Jul
This beautiful multi-award winning garden inc a newly planted Mediterranean terrace, an ornamental garden with stunning...
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Southlands, Stretford M32 9DA
Sun 21 Jul
Roll-Up for a Summer Circus Show!
Get ready for a BIG Sea Adventure.
There's Giant Dinosaurs and.....
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The Joe Longthorne Theatre. North Pier - Promenade Blackpool FY1 1NE
Wed 24 Jul, Wed 31 Jul, and more dates until Tue 27 Aug
A 90 yr old garden, which has been in the hands of the current owners for 30 yrs. To the front are formal lawns and.....
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30 Bonds lane, Preston PR3 1ZB
Sat 27 Jul and Sun 28 Jul
The gardens are predominantly spread across Whalley, one in Old Langho, one in Billington, varying in both size and...
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Whalley and District Gardens, Clitheroe BB7 9UG
Sat 27 Jul and Sun 28 Jul
The project covers over an acre inc a huge variety of organic veg, wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal flower and...
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The Growth Project, Rochdale OL16 2JU
Sun 28 Jul
Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 30 Jul to Sun 18 Aug
10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - Free tai chi for all - everyonewelcome
The tai chi starts at 2pm...
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Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG
Thu 1 Aug
Each garden on this short trail has something different to offer. They comprise a quintessentially, English cottage.....
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Fallowfield & Ladybarn Gardens, Manchester M14 6UD
Sat 3 Aug and Sun 4 Aug
Odyssey Pro Wrestling is family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of...
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Alhambra Live, Marine Road, Morecambe LA4 4EU
Sat 3 Aug
There are gardens to both the front and back of the house with views over fields. Some mature trees create woodland.....
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Ambledene, Moss Lane, Preston PR1 9TX
Sat 3 Aug
A gardeners paradise within an acre of RHS Gold Award winning gardens and glasshouses, inc Tropical, Temperate and...
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Plant World, Preston PR3 0RY
Sun 4 Aug
10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks
Free for everyone - everyone welcome - do as much or as little as you wish...
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Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG
Thu 8 Aug
A recently created Tropical style garden, with palm trees, bananas, cannas, gingers and a wide range of other exotic...
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Rishton Tropical Garden, Blackburn BB1 4AZ
Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug
10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks
Free for everyone - do as much or as little as you wish - no experience...
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Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG
Sat 10 Aug
10th Annual Summer Tai Chi in Pendle Parks - the last event of the year
Free for everyone - do as much or as little...
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Victoria Park, Carr Road, Nelson BB9 6DG
Thu 15 Aug
A large garden in Manchester with large borders full of woodland jungle plants. Mature bamboos, inc a magnificent.....
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28 Stafford Road, Manchester M30 9HW
Sat 17 Aug
Celebrating our community and the people who help define it - by House of Art (HART)
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 20 Aug to Sun 8 Sep
Agricultural show this show is very well established and is set in th Ribble Valley there is lots of entertainment...
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The Show ground Longridge Road Chipping nr Preston PR3 2QD
Sat 24 Aug
3 acres, inc old walled orchard garden, cottage style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis...
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The Ridges, Chorley PR6 9EB
Mon 26 Aug
A magical ½ acre garden in a rural setting with open views to the surrounding countryside. Oriental themed stroll.....
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Rainbag Cottage, Ormskirk L39 8RZ
Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep
2024 sees our 10th jigsaw festival - Hundreds of assembled jigsaw puzzles in one huge display and available to buy,...
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St Pauls Church, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9BP
Wed 4 Sep to Sat 7 Sep
Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre. . . get ready for that night out you have been dreaming of!
One special.....
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Lowther Pavilion Theatre
West Beach
Lytham St Annes FY8 5QQ
Fri 6 Sep
Formal raised beds within a walled garden, a peace garden and an edible garden. The formal part of the garden uses.....
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Ashton Walled Community Gardens, Preston PR2 1HL
Sat 7 Sep
Calling all brides and grooms-to-be! Are you ready for the wedding event of the season? Join us at Fairydust.....
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The Stables, Bolholt Hotel Complex, Walshaw Road, Bury BL8 1PU
Sun 8 Sep
Premium
Art Exhibition: art by Lytham St Annes Art Society.
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 10 Sep to Sun 29 Sep
In 2024 Gary Will Be Doing 2 Shows At The Playhouse - September 10th And November 24th.
Gary Meikle is back at The.....
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Preston Playhouse, Market St West, Preston PR1 2HB
Tue 10 Sep
Friday 20th September 2024 | 9am to 3pm
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, the Cumbria Business...
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Carlisle Racecourse
Durdar Road Carlisle CA2 4TS
Fri 20 Sep
Heritage Exhibition by Lytham Heritage Archive.
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 1 Oct to Sun 27 Oct
ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event.....
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Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY
Fri 4 Oct to Sun 6 Oct, Fri 1 Nov to Sun 3 Nov
Odyssey Pro Wrestling is family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of...
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Alhambra Live, Marine Road, Morecambe LA4 4EU
Sat 5 Oct
Art by Diversity Textile Artists and the Garden Walk Art Group
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Tue 29 Oct to Sun 17 Nov
Yorkshire Dales Photography Workshops - Limestone pavements, waterfalls, classic vistas-learn how to create & apply...
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Ingleton, , United Kingdom LA6 3ET
Fri 22 Nov to Sun 24 Nov
Original art gifts by a variety of artists.
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Lytham Heritage Centre, 2 Henry St, Lytham St Annes FY8 5LE
Fri 22 Nov to Sun 24 Nov
ndoor Craft and Gift Fairs 9 years running. Monthly 3 day events, over looking Lytham green. This is a smaller event.....
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Lytham Assembly Rooms FY8 5JY
Fri 6 Dec
Odyssey Pro Wrestling is family friendly entertainment that continues Morecambe's long-standing history of...
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Alhambra Live, Marine Road, Morecambe LA4 4EU
Sat 7 Dec
Things to do around Lancashire
Lancashire, a county in northwest England, offers a delightful mix of historical, cultural, and outdoor activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in exploring ancient battlefields, stately homes, or enjoying scenic landscapes, there's something to suit every taste. Let's dive into some of the best things to do in Lancashire:
1. Cycling in Lancashire:
- Lancashire's amazing attractions and stunning landscapes are just asking to be explored by bike. There are miles of roads with very little or no traffic – perfect for cycling. You can join a cycling tour company for the guided route that is marked by the National Cycling Network, rent out a bicycle to select your own route, or just take your own. Cycling events are organized at Colne Grand Prix and Chorley Grand Prix, which make for a great day out in Lancashire for cycling enthusiasts.
2. Get Lost in the Forest of Bowland:
- The Forest of Bowland is the epitome of natural beauty. It’s one of the unique and most iconic things to do in the Lancashire countryside. The green woods, moorland, villages, and farms make the entire place a wonder to explore – and one of the greenest options for days out in Lancashire. You can skip the crowds and noise of the towns and cities to enjoy a relaxing, pleasant break in this picturesque area. Expect to see many rare birds and animal species here – don't forget your camera!.
3. See Historical Sites in Chorley:
- Chorley was one of the most famous cotton towns of Lancashire, with crowds of chimneys as part of its skyline. During the industrial revolution, this town faced rapid growth and became a popular market. The market still happens on Tuesdays, and you can buy delicious home-baked items from stalls. Don’t miss Astley Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. You can sit in its beautiful walled garden to catch some fresh air – it’s one of the most peaceful Lancashire days out on the list. Rivington Pike is another important attraction in Chorley; the sandstone peak is 363 meters high. Climb to the top and enjoy a fascinating view of the Moorland and Rivington Reservoir.
4. Relax in Lune Valley:
- The Lune Valley begins just a few minutes’ drive from Lancaster and borders the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales. Artists and writers love it here, and it features in the works of Wordsworth and Turner. Walk, cycle, or simply admire the Lune Valley on your day out in Lancashire – it’s one of the county’s top attractions.
5. Visit Lancaster:
- Explore the historic city of Lancaster. Visit Lancaster Castle, a medieval fortress with stunning views of the River Lune. Wander through the cobbled streets, visit local shops, and enjoy a meal at one of the city's restaurants. Don't miss the Lancaster Maritime Museum and the Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park.
6. Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
- For family fun, head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, an amusement park with thrilling rides and Nickelodeon-themed attractions. Enjoy roller coasters, shows, and a lively atmosphere by the sea. Blackpool also offers its famous illuminations and a vibrant promenade.
7. Enjoy Lancashire Beaches:
- Lancashire boasts beautiful beaches. Visit Lytham St Annes for sandy shores, beach huts, and a charming promenade. Relax, take a dip, and soak up the coastal atmosphere. Other beach options include Morecambe Bay and Fleetwood.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly activities, Lancashire promises an enriching and diverse day out!
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