Events Around Lancashire

CIRCUS MONDAO XX YES WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER GREAT SHOW XX,, we believe in keeping good quality entertainment alive and give families and friends a place they can go and forget there worries and enjoy a great show that wont break the bank this is a great show for the whole family, full of thrills and spills ,

Steve Royle’s Comedy Chaos For Kids includes non-stop fun for the whole family, comedy, magic, puppets and some very special surprises.

First ever uk tour american circus is visiting garstang showground with our all human jaw dropping production .

Around The World In 80s Days – PREMIERE of one of the greatest adventure stories ever written with an exciting 80s twist… Based on Jules Verne’s acclaimed novel Blackpool Grand Productions presents Around The World in 80s Days written and directed by Ian McFarlane.

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Mr Toad as Attic Door Productions perform their acclaimed production of Wind in the Willows at Leighton Hall this summer. Featuring songs, puppets and an array of interactive experiences it is a treat for the whole family.

Arts and crafts displayed around the town, art trail for the youngsters. Music to suit all tastes at venues around Garstang. Street entertainers in the High Street.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP & ENJOY SPINNING PLATES AT SPINNING GATE SUMMEr CIRCUS The Spinning Gate Shopping Centre are providing a free Summer Circus, providing free circus themed family entertainment during the school summer holidays.

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear’s lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo? One night when she’s fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head.

An exhibition of new work by Alice Kettle, Jane McKeating, Nigel Hurlstone, Poppy Cartwright, Elnaz Yazdani and local refugees and asylum seekers exploring ideas of cultural heritage and migration in response to world textiles in the collection.

Art Exhibition: art by local group of contemporary artists.

A University of Central Lancashire exhibition exploring fashion, fabric and faith with local girls and their mothers working with artists, stylists and academic researchers to create and style digitally-printed head-scarves inspired by Indian textiles in the collection. Booking Not Needed.

Join us on Orchard Paddock for organised Family Fun Archery. Learn the technique using our soft archery kit suitable for all ages. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Open farm and garden set in the Forest of Bowland, chick holding, goat walking and plenty of other tradional farm animals to see. Excellent tea rooms with home made fair.

Follow our trail of scarecrows around the village of Higham and enjoy the wonderful creations of our villagers. The theme this year is ’Famous Characters - fact or fiction’. Get a trail map to find all the scarecrows and have a guess at who they all are. Also vote for your favourite.

Four contrasting gardens spaced across attractive village with conservation area. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

Inflatable slide, fun activites , Craft & other stalls

Join our resident Magician for a spell binding treat. Magic shows at 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm,3.30pm - each show will last 30 minutes. Magic show will take place in the Hayloft above the Shop. Free tickets available from Reception on arrival. Booking Not Needed.

Join us over the August Bank Holiday Weekend Sunday & Monday in Burscough Wharf Courtyard between 11am & 4pm for VeganFest. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy what’s on offer, everyone is welcome!

Four contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive village location. Glynwood House has ¾ acre mixed borders, pond with drystone-wall water feature, woodland walk, patio garden with pergola and raised beds, all in a peaceful location with spectacular open aspects.

3 acres, incl old walled orchard garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis thru fruit trees. Arch leads to formal lawn, surrounded by natural woodland, shrub borders and specimen trees with contrasting foliage. Woodland walks and dell. Natural looking stream, wildlife ponds.

Pendle Productions present the story of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Join Dorothy on her magical journey to the ‘Land of Oz’. From the Cyclone that lifts her up in the air to her eventual final ride home this original musical story will both fascinate and entertain.

Blackpool lights Illuminations preview and cycle gathering. Ride along the traffic free Blackpool Promenade and enjoy the fabulous Blackpool Illuminations before the official switch on. Trams will be running for those without bicycles. from Starr Gate to Bispham

Steve Royle’s Comedy Chaos For Kids includes non-stop fun for the whole family, comedy, magic, puppets and some very special surprises.

Express yourself through music, art and storytelling at Make Your Mark workshops with the museum’s creative team and guest artists. Family Friendly activity, suitable for 5+ No booking required, drop in activity Make Your Mark workshops offer an inclusive space for all ages and abilities.