Events

Christmas in Preston 2023

Christmas in Preston 2023

There's lots to see and do in Preston for Christmas 2023.

CHRISTMAS IN THE CARRIBEAN

CHRISTMAS IN THE CARRIBEAN

Featuring: Spectacular Caribbean Christmas ThemeCaribbean Steel Band Caribbean Dancers & Hula GirlsFestive 3 Course DinnerLive Band Resident DJ Chris ByrneYour chance to win a holiday for two to the CaribbeanFriday 1st & Saturday 2nd…

Christmas Light Switch On

Christmas Light Switch On

Get the festive season off to a bright start by joining the Christmas light switch on at Mitton Hall.

Christmas Light Switch On at Mitton Hall

Christmas Light Switch On at Mitton Hall

Get the festive season off to a bright start.

Christmas Lights Switch On + Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Markets

Christmas Lights Switch On + Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Markets

Chorley's Christmas Lights Switch On, hosted by Central Radio breakfast host Danny Matthews, will get underway in style, with a brilliant festive and party atmosphere in the town centre, plus the Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market will return…

Pirate Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Pirate Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Each bird feeder kit contains materials to make one feeder.  One bird feeder kit per child is recommended, but adults are welcome to book one and take part too.

Pirate Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Pirate Adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Join Captain Flint and the Brockholes pirates this half term for a swashbuckling adventure.

Pirate Adventure at Mere Sands Wood

Pirate Adventure at Mere Sands Wood

Join Captain Flint and the Mere Sands Wood pirates this half term for a swashbuckling adventure.

Pirate and Mermaid Story Telling, Games and Fun

Pirate and Mermaid Story Telling, Games and Fun

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th May, when we'll be welcoming a real-life pirate and mermaid to the centre between 12 and 4pm! They'll be with us telling amazing stories from the deep, plus there'll be fun, games and face art too!

Pirate Bounce Around!

Pirate Bounce Around!

On Friday 2nd June join us at Affinity Lancashire for some bouncy, inflatable fun between 11am and 4pm!This is a free event and there may be a slight wait at busy times.

Pirate Crafts

Pirate Crafts

'Ahoy me hearties' there lot's of great pirate theme crafts and activities this month at Clitheroe Castle Museum.Explore the museum then design, decorate and then take home your very own mini wooden treasure chest for £3.00. Our craft area also has…

Pirate Day

Pirate Day

Join the crew and have some fun. Pirate training for kids. Competitions for best dressed adult & child. Stalls, entertainment.. #freeentry

Pirate Day Heskin Hall

Pirate Day Heskin Hall

Gather round me 'Arties ! There is a big welcome here for all ye salty sea dogs & anyone else game for a laugh. Get dressed up and join in the best dressed competitions, have a go on the inflatable pirate ship assault course, we have stalls,…

Pirate Day Heskin Hall

Pirate Day Heskin Hall

Join the Crew, Take the Oath and bear in mind most if the rules are "guidelines". Best dressed Competition for Adults & children , learn how to fight like a Pirate, stalls Large Inflatable Pirate ship assault course & more ..

Pirate Treasure Chest Craft at the Castle

Pirate Treasure Chest Craft at the Castle

Yo-ho-ho me hearties! There's lots of great pirate theme crafts and activities this September at Clitheroe Castle Museum. Design, decorate and then take home your very own mini wooden treasure chest for £3.00. Museum admission does not apply to take…

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Go on a swashbuckling adventure this summer!Don your sea legs and navigate the high seas with a swashbuckling treasure hunt through the aquarium, you may even get some treasure at the end!It wouldn't be a trip to the SEA LIFE Blackpool without…

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Go on a swashbuckling adventure this summer!Don your sea legs and navigate the high seas with a swashbuckling treasure hunt through the aquarium, you may even get some treasure at the end!It wouldn't be a trip to the SEA LIFE Blackpool without…

Pirate Treasure Trail

Pirate Treasure Trail

On Tuesday 30th May and Thursday 1st June join us at Affinity Lancashire between 11am and 4pm to hunt for treasure on our Pirate Treasure Trail.Scour the centre for the golden coins, collect the hidden letters then return to the starting point to…

Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show

Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show

The Brand new swashbuckling hit family show comes to Viva Blackpool every Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays!This non stop adventure show is full of hilarious comedy capers, illusions, juggling and awesome acrobatics!Cheer on 'Pirate Billy'…

Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show

Pirates Adventure – The Afternoon Family Show

The Brand new swashbuckling hit family show comes to Viva Blackpool every Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays!This non stop adventure show is full of hilarious comedy capers, illusions, juggling and awesome acrobatics!Cheer on 'Pirate Billy'…

Pixels Ensemble: Flight

Pixels Ensemble: Flight

Violinist Sophie Rosa and pianist Ian Buckle return to Lancaster Arts, and are joined by Kate Romano on clarinet, to present a programme on the theme of flight, especially created for this evening.

Pizza Night

Pizza Night

On select Saturdays in summer 2020 we will be offering delicious home made wood fired pizza from our courtyard at Samlesbury Hall!

PJ Masks to visit Thornton Hall Country Park

PJ Masks to visit Thornton Hall Country Park

PJ Masks are visiting Thornton Hall Country Park on Sunday 7th July!CATBOY and OWLETTE will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day. Appearance times TBC.

Place-writing workshop with Helen Angell

Place-writing workshop with Helen Angell

Join poetry and non-fiction writer Helen Angell for a place-writing workshop drawing on the past and the present.The workshop will take the 'Travels Through the Valley of Stone' exhibition as its starting point in thinking about seemingly ordinary…

Placido Domingo 50th Anniversary Concert

Placido Domingo 50th Anniversary Concert

For one very special night, Plácido Domingo returns to the breath-taking Arena Di Verona amphitheatre, to revisit three of his greatest ever roles. Showing at Darwen Library Theatre on Tuesday 1st October 2019 at 7pm. Tickets from £15.50.

Girlband Bottomless Brunch

Girlband Bottomless Brunch

Get ready for an unforgettable Girl Band bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool. 

Outdoor theatre – Treasure Island

Outdoor theatre – Treasure Island

Take to the high seas with Off the Ground outdoor theatre in their original version of the swashbuckling classic tale Treasure Island!Promising swash and buckle in spades, with plenty of adventure and a hearty helping of laughs too, this summer's…

Story Tour: The Georgian & Regency Tour of Lancaster

Story Tour: The Georgian & Regency Tour of Lancaster

Everyone has a story.  These unique story tours let you discover the local history in a brand new way, through the personal stories of the people who lived it.   Starting from Lancaster City Museum, this 1.5 hour walking tour will take you around…

Sweet and Sour

Sweet and Sour

Sweet and Sour, the ultimate tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.

Wanderland 2025

Wanderland 2025

Have a wild time at Wanderland! Wyre's family festival returns to Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Poulton on Saturday 26 July! Gates open at 10:45am. Enjoy live performances from CBeebies stars Bluey and Bingo, and dance along to your favourite songs…