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Thornton Hall Country Park’s very own DINO LIVE returns this May half term! Straight from the Jurassic mountains, the award-winning Lancashire attraction will welcome families across the region for a prehistoric adventure to remember.

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre celebrates as Greater Flamingo chicks successfully hatch at the centre.

 Green-fingered little ones can get hands on with lots of ‘in the garden’ related free arts and crafts at The Mall Blackburn this half term.

The countdown is well and truly on to the Burnley Words Festival which promises to be ‘a celebration of all things wordy.’

There’s No Place Like Blackpool Grand Theatre from Wednesday 31 May to Saturday 3 June for all the family to enjoy a marvellous full musical production of The Wizard of Oz from Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company.

Local charity Morecambe Bay Partnership is encouraging communities to ‘Get Cycling Morecambe Bay’ by offering a week of free “Bike Doctor” and bike ‘try-out’ sessions culminating in a fun cycling weekend for all from 1- 2 July on Morecambe Prom.

Lancashire is the perfect place to spend those all important school holidays. You can choose from country or coast, or enjoy a stay in the middle to experience both. All while taking in the beautiful scenery, the fantastic attractions and the mouth-watering food that will cater to every need.

It’s bank holiday weekend (again!) and the sun is set to shine all weekend, so why not visit one of the many exciting events happening across Lancashire. Check out this handy list below to discover more about some of the events happening, or for further information why not head over to our events guide.

Merlin Entertainments unveils £2.3million The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Attraction for families to enjoy on Blackpool’s famous promenade.

The Dukes award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre season returns to Lancaster’s Williamson Park this summer. Featuring a stellar company of 6 actors, the cast has now been revealed.