Light Up Lancaster returns for 2024
Light Up Lancaster invites audiences to explore this magical light-art trail throughout the city, discovering enchanting light-artworks and captivating installations in Lancaster’s streets and squares. This year’s theme is The Art of Science, playfully exploring how art and science can be ‘creative twins’. From electron microscopes to a photograph of a black hole taken from […]
Masterchef The Professionals star heading to Nelson Food and Drink Festival
A finalist from MasterChef: The Professionals has been announced as the latest star to appear at the Nelson Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 14th September. Matt Willdigg went all the way to the MasterChef: The Professionals final in 2022, where his love for wild ingredients was a big hit. Cooking professionally since the age […]
Pleasure Beach Resort adds two new attractions in Halloween overhaul
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has unveiled two brand new attractions for its annual ‘Journey to Hell’ scare nights, plus a revamped event with triple the rides. The Lancashire theme park has revealed two new live-action scare zones for 2024; the Alice and Wonderland-themed ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ and the bizarre ‘Cabinet of Curiosities.’ It […]
Have fun at HAPPA’s Family Fun Day
Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is thrilled to announce an action-packed, fun-filled Family Fun Day that has something for everyone. Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or just looking for a fantastic day out, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU, is the place to be on Sunday 15th September. The Farm will be […]
FYA Festival and Strand Collective’s Makers’ Market in Blackpool This Weekend
This weekend Abingdon Street Market will be hosting the FYA festival, a FREE weekend of over 25 live acts across 3 stages and multiple workshops in Abingdon Street Market and Dirty Blondes. Teaming up with local brewery Farm Yard Brew co, they’re bringing the well-known countryside festival to the seaside. Running from Thursday, August 22nd […]
It’s Girl Power! Sydnie Christmas joins the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Line-Up
The first female singer to win Britain’s Got Talent is joining the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On party. Sydnie Christmas, who wowed the public in the BGT final earlier this year, joins a star-studded bill including Kimberly Wyatt, Ella Henderson and Switch-On star Mel B. Massaoke, performed by Rock Weekend, completes the musical line up for the […]
Active Wellness Suite Coming Soon to YMCA Thornton
YMCA Fylde Coast is thrilled to announce the forthcoming launch of its state-of-the-art power-assisted exercise suite at the YMCA Thornton Leisure Centre, set to open in September 2024. The innovative facility named the ‘Active Wellness Suite’, promises a revolutionary fitness experience for individuals with specific health requirements and challenges and YMCA Thornton will offer free […]
Jo Whiley to present her BBC Radio 2 show live from legendary Preston venue
To celebrate Radio 2 in the Park 2024 coming to Moor Park in Preston next month, Jo Whiley, with a co-host, will broadcast her Radio 2 and BBC Sounds evening show live from a legendary music venue in the city on Thursday 5th September. Jo will be presenting her show from 7-9pm in front of a small audience of Radio 2 listeners at The […]
It’s back for one night only: The chance to ride beneath the Lights on a traffic-free promenade
Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations. Ride The Lights will take place on the night of Tuesday 27 August – three days before the Illuminations […]
The Holiday Inn Blackpool Celebrates 100 Days of Success
The Holiday Inn Blackpool officially opened its doors to its first guests 100 days ago and has since welcomed over 14,000 guests from around the world. The popular hotel has also sold over 8,000 rooms, 5,000 meals at Marco’s New York Italian Restaurant and provided 12,000 breakfasts to its guests. The hotel’s success represents a […]
Unmissable August Bank Holiday Events in Lancashire for 2024
Another three-day weekend is nearly upon us, and with the weather on our side, it’s the perfect time to explore everything Lancashire has to offer. If you are looking for a fantastic event or getaway this bank holiday, look no further. Our beautiful region has so much to offer, from a range of great events […]
Fun for all the family – full line-up for 2024 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
Further plans have been announced for the eagerly anticipated Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, which takes place in Colne over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Alongside the main festival, which will see over 50 of the UK’s top Rhythm & Blues stars perform across three venues, event organisers Colne Town Council have revealed a […]