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Lancashire’s art and culture are expressed through a vibrant mix of contemporary galleries, street art, theatre, and live music scenes across its cities and towns. Creative festivals, local artists, and community-led events continually shape a dynamic cultural landscape that blends modern expression with strong local identity.
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Dukes Theatre and Cinema
Cultural centre and theatre in Lancaster screening a wide range of films and own produced and touring work. Hosts annual outdoor Promenade productions.
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Spitfire Visitor Centre
Located in an original RAF Hangar, the Spitfire Visitor Centre will transport you back in time to the dark days of WW2, bringing to life the realities of fighting in the air and supporting the aircrews on the ground.
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Opera House & Winter Gardens
One of the UK's biggest theatres, the Winter Gardens Opera House, has seen a cast of thousands tread its boards since it first opened in 1939. With a 3,000 seat capacity, the splendour of the venue oozes sophistication and character.
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Burnley Mechanics Theatre
The Mechanics Theatre is a vibrant and multi-faceted venue in the heart of Burnley town centre; by day it is a thriving bistro serving home cooked food, uniquely presented with excellent service and by night it is one of Burnley's best evenings out.
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Gawthorpe Textile Collection Northlight
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is an internationally renowned collection of global textiles located in the heart of Pennine Lancashire.
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Wallace & Gromit statues
Earlier this year a bronze statue of animated penguin villain Feathers McGraw was unveiled as part of the grand opening for Animate Preston. Located close to the statue of his arch enemies Wallace and Gromit, which opened in September 2021
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Panopticons
Panopticons is the name of a unique series of 21st-century landmarks being erected across East Lancashire, from Blackburn to Pendle, with funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency and the Lancashire Economic Partnership.
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