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Bing's Nature Explorers
23rd March-2nd June 2024
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Address: Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/bings-nature-explorers-5
Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much...
Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool
13th April-9th June 2024
Venue: Blackpool
Website: www.elmerblackpool.co.uk
From 13th April, a herd of 70 Elmer sculptures will be placed throughout Blackpool. Based on author David McKee’s much-loved patchwork elephant, each sculpture has been designed and painted by national...
Annual Duck Race
6th May 2024
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Address: Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/annual-duck-race
This is the annual Bank Holiday rubber duck race! Colour in your rubber duck in the craft room for £3.50 all Easter and enter it into the duck race for free. With a race at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm and a great...
Samlesbury Hall's 11th Annual Fun Dog Show
6th May 2024
Venue: Samlesbury Hall
Address: Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston
Website: www.samlesburyhall.co.uk/things-to-do/events/fun-dog-show-06-May-2024
Bring your pooches, big or small, for one of the best fun dog shows in Lancashire. From fancy dress, to dog most like owner, pet stalls, and fresh home cooked food, make no bones about it, it will be a...
The Boy At The Back Of The Class
7th-11th May 2024
Venue: The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Address: 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire
Website: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/event/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
12th-14th July 2024
Venue: King George’s Hall
Address: Northgate, Blackburn
Website: bwdvenues.com/whats-on/charlie-cooks-favourite-book/
Discover the magic of storytelling with Charlie Cook! Charlie adores reading, especially books about pirates. But his sister finds it boring... Can Charlie convince her otherwise? Delve into a world of...
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Venue: Bowland Wild Boar Park
Address: Bowland Wild Boar Park, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2HB
Website: www.wildboarpark.co.uk
Situated in the Forest of Bowland, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty with adventure for the whole family. Visit the animals in the animal petting area. Explore the 62 acres, by foot or tractor...
Craft Club
Venue: Accrington Library
Address: St James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ
Website: events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/event_details.asp?eventid=10208&q=&area=allVenue&venue=Accrington
Monthly craft club for primary school aged children, every second Saturday of the month (2:30pm to 3:30pm). Free but booking required as places are limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Address: Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/drawn-to-water-quentin-blake-at-wwt-9
Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around the wonderful wetland world this summer. There's a whole host of art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and...
Energy Indoor Soft Play
Venue: Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
Address: Doris Henderson Way, Lancaster, LA1 5JS
Website: www.lancaster.gov.uk/salt-ayre-leisure-centre/indoor-outdoor-play/energy-indoor-soft-play
Jump, slide, swing and explore at Energy, an exciting indoor soft play centre in the Lancaster district. With an impressive 26ft multi-level structure and much more! Suitable for children aged 0-12 years,...
Farmer Parrs Animal World
Venue: Farmer Parrs Animal World
Address: Rossall Ln., Fleetwood FY7 8SL
Website: www.farmerparrs.com
Home to farm animals including cows, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, llamas, alpacas, horses, donkeys and more. Visitors can explore, pet and feed the animals. There are a series of walks, talks...
Fleetwood Market
Venue: Adelaide Street
Address: Adelaide Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6AB
Website: www.visitblackpool.com/detail/fleetwood-market-7655/
A busy traditional coastal market offering a great seaside shopping experience, with over 150 stalls indoors and a selection of outdoor stalls. You’ll find a variety including jewellery, clothing and...
Moth Trapping
Venue: WWT Martin Mere
Address: Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/whats-on/moth-trapping-1
Every day from 1st May until 31st August, join them at 10:30am to open the moth trap to see what moths have been caught as well as finding out all the weird and wonderful facts about moths. Get up close...
Ormskirk Artisan Market
Venue: Ormskirk Town Centre
Address: Moor Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 2AW
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/ormskirk-artisan-market-p991480
Visit on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month for a quirky shopping spree, coupled with North West local makers, bakers and creatives. Free parking, access for wheelchairs and buggies as well as being...
Pirate Treasure Hunt
Venue: SEA LIFE Blackpool
Address: Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/pirate-treasure-hunt-p1054380
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! From the 28th...
Readers of the Round Table
Venue: Accrington Library
Address: St James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ
Website: events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/event_details.asp?eventid=12606&q=&area=allVenue&venue=Accrington
Reading is not just for school... it can be fun and take you to whole new worlds! For ages between 7 and 10 to join a lively and interactive group for young readers. Join in monthly for fun discussions,...
The Alabaster Jar
Venue: The Alabaster Jar
Address: 180 Pall Mall, Chorley, PR7 2LH
Website: www.thealabasterjar.co.uk
Independently run, relaxing and friendly, paint-your-own-pottery shop in Chorley. Make your own special pottery products for your home or as gifts for loved ones. Wide selection of pottery for both children...
The Little Lancashire Village at Burnley
Venue: The Little Lancashire Village at Burnley
Address: Maltings Mill, Sandygate, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1TE
Website: www.thelittlelancashirevillage.co.uk/burnley/
Children's role play centre with 11 different areas so there is something to suit everyone. Has a variety of shops and job roles to inspire and allow your child to engage. Also a café offering hot and...
Witton Country Park
Venue: Witton Country Park
Address: Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2TP
Website: www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/witton-country-park-p7358
Covering 480 acres of countryside and peppered with pretty picnic spots, walks, nature trails, a new play area and a visitor centre, this is a treat of a day out for all the family. Free. Check for opening...
Yarrow Valley Country Park
Venue: Yarrow Valley Country Park
Address: Off Birkacre Rd, Chorley, PR7 3QL
Website: main.chorley.gov.uk/yarrowvalley
Enjoy the warm weather in this 700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe and visitor center. Includes a sand pit, natural climbing wall, embankment slide and more! Free parking...