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Makers of Market Square at Darwen Live at is all set to bring in the crowds this Saturday to the newly refurbished Market Square in the centre of Darwen.

On the 25th May 2018, an ICON was born. After 43,800 hours of planning, Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster. A rollercoaster that has the same G force level as a Formula 1 car, one of the quickest accelerating vehicles in the world.

Following the most anticipated finale in television history, four regions across the nation have been transformed into the World of Westeros to mark the Digital Download release of Game of Thrones: The Final Season. 

As part of the Lancaster Canal Bicentenary celebrations, the Canal & River Trust is asking the public to help with two important initiatives during 2019.

Stunning party room with private event space revealed ahead of Hotel's 2019 launch.

Blackpool is in for a treat this Christmas with a special production of HORRIBLE HISTORIES - HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS playing at the Opera House Blackpool from 13 to 29 December 2019.

Food, arts and music festival launches in Blackpool. Featuring one night of Queen. Celebrity  chefs and a spectacular finale event featuring over 800 local performers, live band West End stars.

One of the UK’s best-loved pop bands is heading to Blackpool for a dazzling Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert.

To say thank you to local emergency services and NHS staff in Lancashire, Highest Point Festival is giving away 1000 tickets to this year’s event, with both Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May tickets up for the taking.  

Custard Cream Cushions! The Maker’s Market returns to The National Festival of Making. Sat 15 – Sun 16 June 2019. King George’s Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire.