YOUR 2014 Autumn Guide
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10 miles from M6 Junction 31 • 6 miles from M65 Junction 6
Discover Breakways in
LANCASHIRE Stunning autumn colours, snug open fires, welcoming places to stay, a fantastic choice of regional food and a range of theatre and events to choose from. Lancashire has all the ingredients for a relaxing breakaway this season.
Staying over? Take your pick from traditional coaching inns, luxury hotels, friendly pubs and peaceful self-catering cottages.
Looking for entertainment? From the musical Let it Be and the ultimate classic The Mousetrap to classical concerts and the award winning Lancaster Music Festival, you’ll find something to suit all tastes.
WIN a luxury gourmet break for two at Northcote in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley Enter our fantastic prize draw and you could be savouring the culinary delights of Lancashire’s leading fine dining restaurant and country house hotel, Northcote, on a gourmet break for two.
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Just want to unwind? Shrug off the pressures of everyday life with a spa day, a gentle walk and a delicious pub lunch or how about tucking into fish and chips with Morecambe Bay as your vista?
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Take a tram ride through the Illumination Take a nostalgic trip through Blackpool’s world famous six mile light show aboard an iconic tram.
Lancashire Plan your stay in Lancashire around one or more of these unique experiences to give your visit that extra wow-factor!
See 40,000 pink-footed geese at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre During the autumn, up to 40,000 pink-footed geese use the reserve as a stopping point on their migration from Iceland providing a rare opportunity to watch thousands of geese ‘whiffling’ over the mere.
Northcote Chefs Table Experience Take a front row seat and experience the vibrancy, drama and skill of this Michelin starred restaurant up close. From your table you’ll be able to watch all the action in the kitchen, with personal service from your own front of house team.
Journey back in time at Lancaster Castle and museums Visit the never-before-seen parts of Lancaster Castle which are now open to visitors, and discover Lancaster’s fascinating Roman, Victorian, maritime and modern history at museums in the city.
Follow in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright & then dine in style at The Clog & Billycock Follow the 6 mile Beamers Trail through Witton Park near Blackburn & over the Yellow Hills that inspired a young Alfred Wainwright to start walking. Finish your ramble with a well-earned meal in front of a crackling fire at The Clog & Billycock.
Climb the Magnificent Pendle Hill One of Lancashire’s best known landmarks, and with its link to the notorious witch trials of 1612 there can be no better time to climb this mysterious mount. Don’t forget to reward your efforts with a pint of Moorhouses Pendle Witches Brew!
Relaxing break at The SPA Hotel at Ribby Hall Village Escape the stresses of life and retreat to this luxurious hotel and SPA near Lytham St Annes. The Spa’s aqua thermal journey is designed to detoxify, relax and revitalise whilst the hotel’s rooms and award winning restaurant will ensure you feel rested and thoroughly pampered.
Join Henry VIII for a tour of Samlesbury Hall Take a tour with a difference at Samlesbury Hall this Autumn. Accompanied by Henry VIII you’ll get an entertaining tour of this half timbered black and white medieval house built in 1325 followed by a delicious lunch featuring local produce. There’s also a shop selling local craft and homewares.
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Walk the Mythic Coastline from Cleveleys to Fleetwood Enjoy an autumnal walk along some of Lancashire’s stunning coastline, taking in sculptures, coastal views, and a visit to Lancashire’s newest landmark, Rossall Tower. Time your walk towards the end of the day and you’ll get the added beauty of the sunset over Morecambe Bay.
Liven up the dark evenings with these leading Lancashire events...
Blackpool Illuminations, until 9 Nov
This annual spectacular may be over 100 years old but it’s still as sparkling and fun as ever.
Lancaster Music Festival, 9-13 Oct
Hundreds of superb acts from the local, national, and international music scene, covering a vast array of genres.
Light up Lancaster, 7-8 Nov
A host of music, dance, performance and art installations, illuminating the landmarks and hidden corners of this historic city.
Go behind the scenes with Queen Street Mill’s Steam Engineer and Firebeater
Obsession 2015, Northcote, 23 Jan - 7 Feb 2015
Meet the Steam Engineer who runs and maintains the original 19th Century steam engine. This behind the scenes tour includes the opportunity to work alongside the team and well earned lunch.
See page 32-33 for a full list of events in Lancashire or go to:
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Beautiful breakaways in the
Ribble Valley Whether you’re looking to escape to a cosy farm cottage in stunningly beautiful countryside, to sample delicious pub food accompanied by a pint of real ale or if you fancy more of a luxury getaway with the chance to unwind in a high quality spa then the Ribble Valley should be top of your list.
The Ribble Valley is more than just a valley as its name suggests. Scattered amongst the fells are pretty villages, market towns and hamlets; farmland falls away to open moorland as you head into the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty perfect for a gentle ramble or energetic cycle ride depending on your inclination. Pubs and inns are aplenty, together with farm shops, historic sites and rural pursuits. And if you simply want to escape we have acres and acres of countryside for you to do just that. Autumn and winter is one of the best times to visit, not only are the natural colours spectacular, but its rich picking when it comes to seasonal food with a raft of locally reared meat and game on the menu. What’s more is that pretty much all the pubs and hotels have welcoming opening fires to warm up chilly fingers after a walk (the Inn at Whitewell even has peat fires in its hotel bedrooms) so you’ll get snug and cosy in no time.
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THE THREE FISHES Mitton Road, Mitton, Nr Whalley, Lancashire BB7 9PQ Tel: 01254 826888 www.thethreefishes.com
DISCOVER RIBBLE VALLEY INNS Ribble Valley Inns puts the ‘local’ into locals. On the menu...
THE HIGHWAYMAN Burrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2RJ Tel: 01524 273338 www.highwaymaninn.co.uk
Traditional dishes with a contemporary twist, created by celebrity chef Nigel Haworth, using the finest, freshest ingredients sourced from the pick of local farmers and artisan suppliers. This is food with roots, served in warm and welcoming surroundings. Crackling log fires in winter, sprawling terraces to dine alfresco in the summer and an impressive line-up of fine wines and cask ales to complete the picture.
THE CLOG AND BILLYCOCK Billinge End Road, Pleasington, Blackburn BB2 6QB Tel: 01254 201163 www.theclogandbillycock.com
THE BULL Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE Tel: 01756 792065 www.thebullatbroughton.com
Our flagship pub, The Three Fishes has been named ‘County Dining Pub’ of the Year by The Good Pub Guide 2014, but whichever one you choose to visit you’ll enjoy our legendary hospitality and a real taste of Lancashire.
Manor Court, Units 20 & 21, Salesbury Hall, Salesbury Hall Road, Ribchester PR3 3XR Tel: 01254 915179 | www.ribblevalleyinns.com facebook.com/RibbleValleyInns | twitter.com/RVIpubs
So now you’ve just the dilemma of where to stay in the Ribble Valley. Here’s some ideas to get you started.
Are you… An aspiring home chef?
In need of some tlc?
The brand new Northcote Cookery School should be top of your wish list. Positioned in the heart of the Northcote kitchen (which has held a Michelin star since 1996), the new cookery school offers an incredibly unique experience to hone new skills & dishes – ideal for enthusiastic cooks of all abilities.
Surrender and hand yourself over to the staff at Stanley House Hotel & Spa for a relaxing, rejuvenating and completely self-indulgent break. Previously a seventeenthcentury manor house the hotel has been lovingly restored and converted into a 4 star hotel with first-class rooms, stylish restaurants and a breathtaking spa.
Looking for good ghost story?
Looking for an award winning pub meal in the middle of nowhere?
The infamous Lancashire witch trials of 1612 may have happened over 400 years ago but an air of mystery still hangs over Pendle Hill. Follow the Pendle Witches Walk or take a drive through the Ribble Valley following the route the accused witches would have travelled by foot to Lancaster castle. Both Clitheroe Castle Museum and Pendle Heritage Centre have small exhibitions about the so called witches and feature on the driving trail. The award winning Assehton Arms at Downham is a good half way point to stop for lunch or the night (rooms will be available in late 2014).
Struggling to keep a golfer happy? Surrounded by 100 acres of grounds, the family run Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf complex has a challenging 18 hole par 72 golf course and a Taste Lancashire rated restaurant for après golf re-fueling. Non-golfers can seek refuge in nearby Clitheroe with its independent shops, great restaurants and weekly market.
There are few pleasures in life as good as a walk on a clear crisp day followed by a really good meal in a friendly, ‘proper’ pub with a group of friends. The award winning, and often raved about, Parkers Arms in the tiny village of Newton-by-Bowland would be our recommendation. The seasonal menu includes traditional pub food given a truly unique feel by Chef Stosie and her team. There’s no shortage of walking routes in the surrounding Forest of Bowland as the majority is open access, and the nearby Gisburn Forest Hub is a good base for off road cyclists and walkers.
For more information on all of the above and more go to visitlancashire.com/ribblevalley 11
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STUNNING HOTELS OFFERING LUXURY FROM A BYGONE ERA BEST WESTERN Higher Trapp Country House Hotel is nestled in 36 acres of magnificent terraced gardens situated in the Pendle Valley. The hotel enjoys an elevated position and panoramic views across the Lancashire countryside. Your stay is guaranteed to be memorable, from fine dining and magnificent countryside views coupled with personal service in an intimate setting. The Higher Trapp has retaining many of its original features including ornate ceilings, dark wood paneling, enormous chandeliers and an open fire that is surrounded by luxurious leather sofas offering a cosy place to relax during the winter months. The hotel’s Fitzy’s bar serves a selection of cask ales and fine wines, complemented by a mouth-watering menu of home cooked food that’s locally sourced and lovingly prepared by our Chef. Its commanding position ensures a stunning view through the picture windows or enjoy Alfresco dining on the terrace. Perfectly located for the many local attractions and superb choices of walking and cycling routes. BEST WESTERN Higher Trapp Hotel Trapp Lane Simonstone Nr Burnley Lancashire BB12 7QW T: 01282 772 781
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The BEST WESTERN Oaks Hotel overlooks stunning gardens and grounds. On approach to the beautiful old building you would be forgiven for thinking you have arrived at a stately home. This imposing hotel has retained its original stunning features to give guests an amazing sense of grandeur and history. The lounge and reception area is dominated by the sweeping staircase and 25ft high stained glass window. The theme continues through the restaurant and bar where the floor to ceiling windows offer glorious views. Home cooked food is one of the main features of the menu, choose from a hearty selection of traditional favourites or lighter bites all prepared by highly skilled chefs complimented by a large selection of wines from around the world. Each of the 50 bedrooms are spacious and light. There’s also a choice of stunning executive rooms that offer luxury from a bygone era. Guests also enjoy FREE Wi-Fi internet throughout the hotel and FREE use of the superb Health Club and Spa including indoor heated swimming pool, gym and whirlpool spa. BEST WESTERN Oaks Hotel & Leisure Club Colne Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2LF
T: 01282 414141 www.lavenderhotels.co.uk
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A historical & cultural breakaway in
Lancaster
It also has a castle owned by the Queen, one of the grandest monuments in England, more traditional pubs than you could possibly visit in one trip and a strong cultural offering that includes the Dukes Theatre & Cinema and a ‘First Friday’ events programme. There’s a lot going on in this little city.
If you think Lancaster is just the dome of the Ashton Memorial, as viewed from the M6, then think again. This compact and cosmopolitan city is packed full of history, culture and events, including the North’s biggest firework display and the award winning Lancaster Music Festival.
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Must do and see
in Lancaster... Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Museums
See never-before-seen parts of Lancaster Castle on a brand new castle tour that includes the story of the 1612 Lancashire Witches.
Discover the city’s fascinating Roman, Victorian, maritime and modern history at the City, Cottage, Maritime and Judges’ Lodgings Museums.
Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Ashton Memorial
Lancashire’s only professional producing theatre hosts a variety of leading touring productions throughout the year including stand-up, dance, plays and poetry readings.
One of Lancaster’s most familiar landmarks, but did you know that it was built for love? Find out more and experience one of the most stunning panoramic views around.
WHERE TO STAY
Enjoy a pint of real ale and live music Lancaster is awash with proper pubs serving cask ales from local breweries. Stop for a pint of Hen Harrier at The Borough or head to Ye Olde John O’Gaunt for open mic night.
NEW for 2014
The Borough on Dalton Square has nine beautiful contemporary bedrooms spread over two floors of a converted Georgian town house.
City centre crash pad
Originally the site of the old Toll House at the gateway to the city Penny Street Bridge Inn offers a simple and elegant place to stay, eat and drink.
Country House Hotel
Lancaster House Hotel (just south of the city) greets guests with a roaring open food, fantastic restaurant and leisure club.
AND if you have time….. Jump on a train to Carnforth (10 minutes) and Silverdale (15 minutes), for Carnforth Station Heritage Station where they filmed the classic film Brief Encounter and RSPB Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay Nature Reserve at Silverdale which has been a location for BBC Autumnwatch and is home to a diverse species of wildlife including bittern, bats and deer.
For more information on all the places and events listed and more go to visitlancashire.com/Lancaster
Events & Leisure Hotel
Luxury events and leisure hotel close to the historic city of Lancaster. This 4 star hotel set in its own grounds only minutes from the M6 and has a fabulous restaurant, separate bar and dining area, extensive leisure club and beauty salon. Lancaster House is a discerning choice for a memorable weekend break, special occasion, or even as a convenient base for touring this beautiful region. Explore the superb Lancashire coastline, the Trough of Bowland, Lune Valley and the Lake District all from this ideally located venue.
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City of arts, events and great shopping Lancaster is the Arts City for Lancashire - a great place for events, theatres, comedy, galleries, and live music playing in different venues every evening. Alongside this fantastic line-up are an eclectic mix of independent shops, restaurants and ‘proper’ pubs giving you all the elements for a great city break. And whatever your style, Lancaster’s great independent shops have something to offer.
Contemporary
Vintage
Classic
The design-led gift shop and gallery Arteria is a great place to pick up unique gifts and homeware.
The Assembly Rooms is a mecca for vintage and retro enthusiastic with stalls that sell everything from period clothing and accessories to books and housewares.
Bellwood & Wright gallery has a range of original works from national and local artists – as well as an exhibition of work from Sir Peter Blake until 24 Oct.
Find out more about shopping in Lancaster at lancasterunlimited.org.uk
Something different Try the Town House for traditional and contemporary artwork, quirky and unusual home interior products and exclusive designer jewellery.
Authentic Call in to the Elles Gallery to meet resident artist John Elles who displays and sells a large collection of Lancaster street scenes through the gallery.
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Stunning sunsets, rare wildlife, sweeping vistas and an incredibly varied history, from Barrow to Fleetwood – there’s nowhere quite like it!
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe’s Midland Hotel unites art deco glamour with the natural world giving you the ultimate getaway-from-it-all short break without sacrificing on the luxury. Take a seat on your personal balcony or book a table in the restaurant, pour yourself a glass of something sparkly, sit back and soak-up that view.
Iconic Art Deco Hotel
The Midland, an Art-Deco classic. Choose this gem of the North West coastline for the ultimate in elegance and escapism. A perfect place to stay, The Midland offers an unforgettable cocktail of sophisticated glamour and magnificent views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District Fells. Enjoy Afternoon Tea or Lunch in our Rotunda Bar, or admire the stunning sea view in The Conservatory Restaurant, where a menu of contemporary cuisine is served. Each of the hotel’s 44 rooms have been designed for maximum comfort, with all the modern amenities you would expect in a 4 star hotel. As well as conferences and weddings, The Midland hosts a variety of special events to enjoy an evening in real style.
For our best short break offers visit englishlakes.co.uk/offers
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Enjoy a breath of fresh air at Brockholes this autumn
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our delicious freshly prepared, local produce and enjoy panoramic views of the lake.
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Take a stroll around our beautiful 250 acre wetland nature reserve and floating Visitor Village
360 degrees of
Preston
The city of Preston has evolved from its industrial roots into a modern and vibrant city buzzing with cultural gems, high street shopping and lively events. Just outside the city hub you’ll find everything from country house hotels and a steam railway to award winning nature reserves and stately homes. Or hop on a bike and explore Preston’s brilliant Guild Wheel cycle way, a great way to see these different urban and rural aspects. Whether you stay in the city centre or on the outskirts you’ll find a great mix of things to see and do in Preston.
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Head north on the A6 and you’ll find yourself surrounded by fields in some of Lancashire’s most fertile farmland. Barton Grange Garden Centre’s Farm Shop is a must-see for its sheer variety of Lancashire produce and if you time your trip to Dewlay Cheese Shop just right you could watch these award winning cheese makers in action, as well as sampling their finest.
Head west via the dockland area, not forgetting to stop off for a ride on the Ribble Steam Railway, towards the beautifully serene Ribble Estuary, an important habitat for a range of bird and water life. Take the south side of the estuary to visit Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve and WWT Martin Mere Wetlands Centre, whilst the north takes in the Millennium Ribble Link, the first new English canal to be built for nearly a century. This 6km linear water park, includes an arts trail and extensive footpaths.
Stay – Bartle Hall Hotel
Stay – The Derby Arms, Longridge
PRESTON Right in the city center the magnificent Harris Museum and Gallery has been inspiring visitors since 1893 with works of art, sculpture and history. This year A Dyer’s Journey Through Art and Fashion (27 Sept - 29 Nov) showcases Preston-born Marian Clayden’s unique and luxurious designs featuring eye-popping silk wall hangings, haute couture and stage costumes from the 1970s stage production of Hair.
Brockholes Nature Reserve with its unique floating visitor center might be one of the most popular attractions in the area but you’ll be surprised how quickly you can lose yourself (and others) in this ‘unreserved’ nature haven. Just a few miles up the road is the black and white Samlesbury Hall, complete with resident ghost, teashop, antiques center and a fascinating history to boot.
South of Preston sits the town of Leyland, famous for its truck making heritage. A vast array of vintage vehicles from horse drawn to horse powered are on display at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. Leyland celebrates another British legend at the South Ribble Museum as well this year with the famous Royal Geographical Society collection of photographs of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition at the museum until 25 October.
Stay – Best Western Premier Leyland Hotel
Stay – The Millstone at Mellor
Find out more at visitlancashire.com/Preston
Learn about their incredible journeys this winter at Martin Mere wwt.org.uk/martinmere
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Rest and relaxation on the
FYLDE COAST From Lytham to Fleetwood, a short break on the Fylde coast has all the ingredients for the perfect escape. Take your pick from these indulgent breakaway ideas.
Fresh Air and Fantastic Views Relax – Wrap up and walk to Rossall Point for great views across Morecambe Bay. Explore – Potter around Fleetwood Market and catch the Knott End Ferry across the Estuary. Lookout for wildfowl and wading birds. Stay – Enjoy 5 Star luxury at the Gold standard Breck Apartments in Poulton-le-Fylde Dine – Twelve Restaurant and Lounge Bar in Thornton holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes for its mouth-watering menu.
Heritage & Entertainment beside the Seaside Relax –Choose from a variety of theatre at The Grand Theatre or the Opera House & Winter Gardens in Blackpool Explore – From the breathtaking Tower Ballroom, Victorian piers and much celebrated theatres, explore the town’s rich history on specialist heritage walking tour. Stay – Number One South Beach is still one of the best for 5 Star accommodation in the resort Dine – Michael Wan’s Mandarin, serves up traditional, authentic and award winning Cantonese food.
Pure Indulgence Relax – Escape to the award winning The SPA Hotel at Ribby Hall Hotel to experience their amazing Aqua Thermal Journey.
For more information on all the places mentioned go to visitlancashire.com
Explore – Walk through the grounds of Lytham Hall, the finest Georgian House in Lancashire. Stay – The Villa Country House Hotel at Wrea Green, an elegant 3 star country retreat complete with deliciously cosy open fire. Dine – Drive out to Poulton-le-Fylde to The Cartford Inn, a 17th century coaching house on the banks of the River Wyre.
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o d u o y e Dar our trail? Spot the witches on Pendle Sculpture Trail and win a weekend break at The Oaks Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa Download the trail from visitpendle.com Along with walk & cycle routes & Halloween Events Or email us at tourism@pendle.gov.uk
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Ghostly goings-on
in Lancashire...
Lancashire’s Most haunted
Huddle round the fire and uncover Lancashire’s dark side this season...
Pendle Hill and Sculpture Trail The story of the Lancashire witches is one that still evokes intrigue and mystery over 400 years later, aided by the striking natural beauty and often shadowy presence of Pendle Hill. Climb to the top for stunning views or take a stroll through the nearby Pendle Sculpture Trail which includes tributes to the accused witches.
Murder Mystery Evening Stirk House Hotel (Lancashire’s small hotel of the year 2013) near Gisburn takes a lighter approach with a 1930s murder mystery evening on 4 Oct including overnight accommodation. The hotel’s remote location in the Bowland fells adds to the atmosphere.
Night at the Museum Join Ghost Seekers at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland from 8pm to 2am on 1 and 8 November to “experience” a night full of speculation and some surprises too. Not for the faint hearted.
Ghost Walks Galore Discover tales of mystery and murder in some of Lancashire’s most haunted towns. Join The Blackpool Ghost Walk on weekends during Sepember and October or head to Clitheroe on a Friday evening for a regular ghost walk by Top Hat Tours.
Samlesbury Hall’s most famous ghost is
Lady Doretha, who is believed to have died of a broken heart after the love of her life was cruelly taken from her. See website for regular ghost story evenings and events at Samlesbury Hall during the autumn and winter.
Towneley Hall in Burnley is said to be
haunted by several spirits including a Sir John Towneley who owned the house from 14731541, who is said to wander about the hall crying out ‘Be Warned! Lay out!’
For more information on all these events and attractions go to visitlancashire.com
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your Autumn
Events...
For more information on all these events and more, go to visitlancashire.com
Blackpool Illuminations Blackpool Promenade 29 Aug - 9 Nov
SEPtember >
Mon 01 Blackburn & Darwen Comedy Festival King Georges Hall & other venues in Blackburn 1 Sep - 30 Nov
RGS Shackleton Exhibition South Ribble Museum, Leyland 21 Jul - 18 Oct
Fri 05
Sun 07
Thurs 11
Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championships Tower Festival Headland Blackpool
Hunters Hill Circular Walk Parbold
Heritage Open Days Venues throughout Lancashire 11 - 14 Sep
Fri 12
Sat 13
Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championships Tower Festival Headland Blackpool
Blackburn Heritage Festival Blackburn & surrounding area
Sun 14
Fri 19
Sun 21
Tues 23
Fri 26
Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championships Tower Festival Headland Blackpool
Manchester Camerata & Nicola Benedetti at The Muni Theatre Colne
Annie get your Gun The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championships Tower Festival Headland Blackpool
Tues 30
Fri 03
Sat 04
Thurs 09
George Orwell’s 1984 The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Farmageddon Farmer Teds Farm Park, nr Ormskirk
Scare Kingdom Scream Park, nr Blackburn
3 Oct - 1 Nov
4 Oct - 8 Nov
Lancaster Music Festival Venues throughout Lancaster
Heritage Open Day Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley
Preston Remembers Flag Market, Preston 13 - 14 Sep
13 - 14 Sep
23- 27 Sep
OCTober >
30 Sep - 4 Oct
Historic Vehicle Cavalcade Queen Street Mill Textile Museum Museum, Burnley
Thurs 18
Fri 19
The Nathan Carter Show Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Lancaster Jazz Festival Venues throughout Lancaster
Sat 27
Sun 28
Tues 30
Preston Pride Flag Market, Preston
Run Preston Preston City Centre
Let it Be Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Autumn Transport Show British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland
30 Sep - 12 Oct
9 - 13 Oct
Sun 12
Wed 15
Fri 17
Sat 18
Mon 20
The Model Transport Show British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyalnd
Litfest Venues in Lancaster
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at King George’s Hall Blackburn
Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Sixteen Blackburn Cathedral
15 - 20 Oct
19- 21 Sep
18 - 21 Oct
Tues 21 Pendle Artists Knightmare Quest Exhibition Samlesbury Hall, Pendle Heritage Centre, nr Preston Barrowford 20 Oct - 1 Nov
Fri 24 Owd Nells Oktoberfest Guys Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow
Murder Mystery Evening Samlesbury Hall, nr Preston
24 - 25 Oct
Sat 25
Sun 26
Halloween by Day & Night Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick
Halloween Pendle Witches Bus Tour Pendle Village Mill, Junction 12 M65
Spooky Sunday Avenham & Miller Parks, Preston
Halloween Ghost Trains East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstll 26 - 31 Oct
25 - 31 Oct
Fri 31 Halloween and Big Draw Lytham Hall
Jane McDonald Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
november >
Mon 03
Tues 04
Weds 05
Thurs 06
Fri 07
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Verdi’s Rigoletto The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Cottam Hall Bonfire, Fireworks and Live Music Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Poulton-le-Fylde
Agatha Christie’s’ The Mousetrap The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Light Up Lancaster Lancaster City Centre and Castle
Sat 08
Tues 11
Fri 14
Lancaster Fireworks Quay Meadow
WW1 Homecoming Parade Throughout Fleetwood
Halle Orchestra at King Blackburn Christmas George’s Hall Lights Switch On Blackburn Blackburn Town Centre
Thurs 27
Lancashire Day!
Lancashire Day at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum Burnley
8 - 9 Dec
Sat 22
Tues 25
Northwest Bird Watching Festival WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Russian Spectacular 2014 Marine Hall, Fleetwood
22 - 23 Nov
7 - 8 Nov
Sat 29
Sun 30 Christmas Craft Fair Towneley Hall, Burnley
28 - 29 Nov
Lancashire Day & Christmas Light Switch On Nelson
Mon 01
Thurs 04
Christmas Carol Concert Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Pickwick Night Festival Sleeping PickwickBeauty Night Festival Whalley Whalley Pantomime The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Lancashire Day at Rufford Old Hall Rufford
december > Garstang Victorian Festival Garstang
Thurs 20
Fri Thurs 05 04
7 - 8 Nov
6 - 8 Nov
Regeneration The Grand Theatre, Blackpool 25 - 29 Nov
Sat Fri 05 06
Sun Sun07 07
Mon 08
Pendle Sleeping ArtBeauty & Village Market Pantomime ACE TheCentre, Grand Theatre, Nelson Blackpool
Royal RoyalLiverpool Liverpool Philharmonic PhilharmonicOrchestra Orchestra atatthe theGuild GuildHall Hall Preston Preston
A Christmas Cracker of Seasonal Songs Towneley Hall, Burnley
5 Dec - 4 Jan
6 5- Dec 7 Dec- 4 Jan
Until 2018
Thurs 11
Tues 13
Fri 23
Fri 30
Lantern Parade, Fireworks & Carols Blackburn Town Centre
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Guild Hall Preston
Obsession 2015 Northcote, nr Blackburn
Halle Orchestra at King George’s Hall Blackburn
january >
For more information on all these events and more go to visitlancashire.com
23 Jan - 7 Feb
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Friday 14 November 2014, 7.30pm Hallé at King George’s Hall, Blackburn
Music by Brahms, Butterworth, Sibelius and selections from Bizet’s Carmen Sir Mark Elder - conductor
ENJOY GREAT CLASSICAL MUSIC ACROSS LANCASHIRE…
Sunday 23 November, 2.30pm Manchester Camerata at the Muni, Colne
Music by JS Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, John Adams and tango inspired Piazzolla Martynas Levickis – accordion Manchester Camerata Principal Musicians
Sunday 7 December, 2.30pm Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Guild Hall, Preston
Music by Butterworth, Walton, Beethoven and Vaughan Williams’ beautiful The Lark Ascending Andrew Manze - conductor
Tickets from: £17.50 + transaction fee* For more information and to book visit visitlancashire.com/classics
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 2 tickets for any concert listed and get £5 off each ticket (subject to availability) Quote ‘Breakaways’ when booking. *please check when booking your ticket.
Planning your visit to Less than an hour’s drive from Manchester and Liverpool and two hours from London and Glasgow by train – a short break in Lancashire is closer than you think.
For ideas and inspiration on short breaks in the Lancaster and Morecambe area see pages 14 and 23. Including the Midland Hotel, Morecambe, The Borough, Penny Street Bridge Hotel, The Highwayman, Lancaster House Hotel & Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Maritime Museum, Judges’ Lodges and the Cottage Museum. Be inspired by our luxury short break ideas on the Fylde Coast on page 27. Including The Grand Theatre, Blackpool, Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool and Fleetwood Maritime Museum.
Lancashire... For a full list of events right across the county see p32-33
For more about short breaks and overnight stays in and around Preston see page 23. Including, The Derby Arms, Samlesbury Hall, Millstone at Mellor, Brockholes, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre and the Lancashire Classical Collaboration at Preston Guild Hall. For breakaways ideas in the Ribble Valley and surrounding area see page 8. Including Northcote, The Three Fishes, Clog and Billycock, The Assheton Arms The Barley, The Oaks and Higher Trapp.
For more information on all the short break ideas features in this guide and many more go to
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Win a luxury gourmet break for two at Northcote in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley
Enter our fantastic prize draw and you could be savouring the culinary delights of Lancashire’s leading fine dining restaurant and country house hotel, Northcote. This incredible prize includes a half bottle of Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne & canapé aperitif , 5 course seasonal menu, overnight accommodation in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms and a delicious breakfast featuring Lancashire specialities for one lucky couple.
“Under Nigel Haworth’s direction The Northcote Kitchens have always had deep loyalty to artisan producers and the great larder of Lancashire, with seasonality at its heart.”
Simply enter online at visitlancashire.com/win Closing date: 5 January 2015
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