What's on in Lancashire

There's plenty going on in Lancashire this weekend, from last minute Halloween celebrations to Bonfire night and beautiful art displays. Check out our handy list below or for even more inspiration head over to our events guide here 

Glass Fusing Workshop at Holden Clough

Join a relaxed and festive workshop where you will make up to four fused glass Christmas decorations. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience glass fusing, this workshop is a lovely start to the Christmas season.

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Magic Mirror Workshop at Affinity Lancashire

Round off your Halloween half term with a free Magic Mirror Workshop at Affinity Lancashire. Visit anytime between 11:00 and 16:00 on to get creative and discover who is the fairest of them all.

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Spooky Pumpkin Afternoon Tea at HAPPA

Treat your little monsters to an afternoon packed with fun at HAPPA's Spooky Halloween Afternoon Tea. From the moment they arrive, the children will be immersed in a world of spooky magic, sparkle and creativity. 

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Final few days
 

British Textile Biennial

It's the final weekend of the British Textile Biennial, a free festival of contemporary art, commissioning artists and designers from all over the world to make work inspired by the context and legacy of the textile industry in East Lancashire. There's some breathtaking work so make sure to make the most of this incredible free event.

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Lightpool Festival

It's the final few days of Blackpool's award-winning Lightpool Festival.

The programme, which will run until Saturday, features a spectacular mix of extraordinary light installations, live performance and 3D projection shows

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Explore the Super Natural at WWT Martin Mere

This Halloween, escape the ghouls and goblins, and step into a supernatural adventure that will leave big and little nature fans spellbound. Running until Sunday, get ready to make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through enchanting activities. There's also plenty of Pumpkins left waiting to carve – so you can carve them on site and leave all your mess behind!

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Halloween fun
 

Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at Samlesbury Hall

Hunt for pumpkins this Halloween at Lancashire's most haunted house.  Wander the spooky rooms, not forgetting the Witch's Garret and the Ghost Room.  See if you can spot a boggart or two. Visit if you dare.  All ages welcome to join in.

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Hauntings, Hangings and Horrid Happenings Tour

Lancaster Walks, Talks & Tours

Join an evening tour, exploring the spooky and sinister side of Lancaster's past, with tales of the ghoulish, the ghastly, the gloomy and the grim.  These walking tours depart from Lancaster Castle's main entrance, the John O'Gaunt Gatehouse and end in Dalton Square around two hours later.

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SCREAMS!
Thornton Hall Country Park

Dare to face award-winning horror? Enjoy the ultimate Halloween night out at SCREAMS! You can enjoy three live scare attractions, one scare zone, plenty of live entertainment, and delicious street food. So, grab your mates and get ready for a twisted night of terror.

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That's not all, there's plenty more fun Halloween events happening in Lancashire, including scare parks, pumpkin picking and fancy-dress fun. Discover more here.

Bonfire Night fun
 

Gisburne Park Estate Bonfire & Fireworks
1^st November

The last few tickets are remaining, so join in for an unforgettable evening with family and friends. Enjoy the North’s largest bonfire, a stunning firework display choreographed by the legendary Optimum Fireworks, delicious food and drink by Hindelinis, and a live DJ afterparty featuring sax and percussion.

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Gunpowder Plot at Hoghton Tower
1^st – 2^nd November

Step back into 1605 and walk the treacherous path with Guy Fawkes and the conspirators in this immersive, theatrical tour.  You won't just watch history; you'll live It.

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That's not all, there's plenty more Bonfire night events taking place all across the county, discover more about Bonfire night celebrations here.