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Things to do with kids in Lancashire
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The Magic Of Middle-earth
21st June-27th September 2025
Venue: The Atkinson
Address: Southport
The Magic Of Middle-earth takes visitors on a journey beyond the books to explore Tolkien's expansive artistic legacy. Discover stunning paintings, incredible sculptures, even Middle-earth themed Lego...
Dino Fest 2025
12th-13th July 2025
Venue: Market Square
Address: Lancaster
Dino Fest comes roaring back into Lancaster city centre on 12th and 13th July. In honour of Sir Richard Owen, the Lancaster Local and palaeontologist who donned the word ‘dinosaur’, they celebrate...
Princesses and Pirates Day
13th July 2025
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Address: Station Road, Hesketh Bank
A fun day with a pirate galleon, beautiful princesses and horrid pirates. With face painting, magician, live steam pirate model railway, and 'Fireman's Shovel' food wagon and tearoom. Plus free train travel...
Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall
18th July-1st September 2025
Venue: Rufford Old Hall
Address: near Ormskirk, Lancashire
Every day during summer opening times (Fri-Tues) enjoy an abundance of garden games and self-led activities. Escape to the Orchard Paddock and take part in free sports activities including cricket, rounders,...
The Big Butterfly Count 2025
18th July-10th August 2025
Venue: Nationwide
By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count - a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of the environment simply by counting butterflies. Add your counts on the website or via...
Enjoy the great British countryside
Primary Times shares 10 fun activities for a family camping trip this summer... unplug and explore together!
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