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Blackpool Pleasure Beach is ending its 2023 summer season on a high after scooping eight awards at the UK Theme Park Awards yesterday, bolstering its status as one of UK’s top amusement parks.

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas village is returning this winter – and it promises to be a cracker!

Following a successful visit earlier in the year, the popular International Market will be returning to Preston Flag Market for three days of delicious food, drinks and crafts from across the world. 

Ribble Valley based Crafty Vintage, the award-winning events company, is celebrating a remarkable 13 years in business.

Each year around November 5^th, the skies come alive with fireworks, crowds gather around bonfires and we fill up on Parkin, parched peas and sausages

There's plenty of exciting events happening in Lancashire this weekend. Take a look at this handy list below or to discover even more check out our what's on pages. 

Spectacular live French performance set to enchant with FREE, NEVER BEFORE SEEN in the UK show in Accrington! 

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) were joined by hundreds of visitors, members, and supporters for the family themed fun day at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley.

From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. This unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more. 

Award-winning writer John Godber OBE is back at Blackpool Grand Theatre with exciting new work Do I Love You? this September and his iconic comedy Bouncers in February 2024