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Festival Bowland celebrates the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and this year's programme is full of fantastic opportunities to get involved.

Eric Morecambe’s centenary will be celebrated by the only town’s only palm court orchestra this March.

Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant new monthly artisan market launching in St Annes Square this spring, showcasing the best of Fylde’s independent makers, designers and food producers.

A powerful evening of adrenaline fuelled dance performed by a company of 20 extraordinary artists. Emergence, the touring postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salfor..

2 nd March – World in Harmony Featuring over 400 school children in a “Celebration of Music” - now in its 17 th  year. This wonderful community event is now a huge spectacle showcasing music i..

Blackpool Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 season following a record-breaking year that saw more people through its gates than at any time in its 53-year history, despite increasing financial pressures across the UK tourism sector.

Families across Fylde can look forward to a fantastic year of outdoor adventures, as the Fylde Rangers bring back their much-loved Nature Tots programme for 2026 – and it’s better than ever!

Award winning North West catering company Foray, led by renowned chef Oli Martin and hospitality professional Alex Blamire, is set to host a brand new immersive dining pop up at the stunning Casterton Grange Estate this April, combining refined cuisine with a night of strategy, suspense and theatrical intrigue.

Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return in triumph to the West End this summer following its 100% sold out critically acclaimed strictly limited season at the Savoy Theatre.

Looking for the perfect gift for your mum, or another amazing woman in your life, this Mother's Day? Look no further!

We've pulled together a few great ideas for gifts that you can pick up today to show that special someone just how much she means to you.