What's On in Lancashire

The Magic Of Middle-earth

Venue: The Atkinson

Address: Southport

Website: theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/the-magic-of-middle-earth/

The Magic Of Middle-earth takes visitors on a journey beyond the books to explore Tolkien's expansive artistic legacy. Discover stunning paintings, incredible sculptures, even Middle-earth themed Lego...

Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall

Venue: Rufford Old Hall

Address: near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/rufford-old-hall/events/

Every day during summer opening times (Fri-Tues) enjoy an abundance of garden games and self-led activities. Escape to the Orchard Paddock and take part in free sports activities including cricket, rounders,...

Summer at East Lancashire Railway

Venue: East Lancashire Railway

Address: Bury, Lancashire

Website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/summer-at-the-east-lancashire-railway/

East Lancashire Railway welcomes its friends from the Funcast Character Company, the Wizards of the Wizard Academy, the dinky Dinos of Dino Adventure, the characters of Wonderland and a crew of vile villains....

Festival of Fun

Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park

Address: Thornton in Craven, Near Skipton, Thornton in Craven, Lancashire, BD23 3TS

Website: thorntonhallfarm.co.uk/event/festival-of-fun-summer-holidays/2025-07-23/

Your ticket unlocks a world of fun for kids and grown-ups alike, from hands-on animal encounters at the farm to burning off energy in their five star soft play! The Festival of Fun is packed with non-stop...

Summer Holiday Fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/summer-holidays

Go wild in the woods this summer! Head to their woodland basecamp for six weeks of hands-on fun and outdoor challenges, from epic den building and forest school workshops to woodland crafts, tree climbing,...

A Summer of Fun with Affinity Lancashire

Venue: Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood

Website: www.affinitylancashire.com

Explore their fantastic range of free family events including their Minecraft Day on Saturday 26th July when you can meet Steve and have some gaming fun, plus their Wicked Weekend over August Bank Holiday...

Farm and Soft Play

Venue: Thornton Hall Country Park

Address: Thornton in Craven, Near Skipton, Thornton in Craven, Lancashire

Website: thorntonhallfarm.co.uk/event/farm-and-soft-play-summer-holidays/2025-07-28/

Visit for farm and soft play fun every Monday and Tuesday throughout the summer! Your visit includes full-day access to the farm (10am – 4:30pm) and soft play/diner access at your chosen time slot. The...

Family Month August

Venue: Leighton Hall

Address: Carnforth, Lancashire

Website: www.leightonhall.co.uk/DB/events-diary/family-month-august

Extended opening times to welcome families to the Hall and extra activities for children to enjoy. There’s also time to take a woodland walk, follow the Tree Face Trail, climb on the play area, enjoy...

The Wizard and The Mechanic

Venue: The Whitaker

Address: Rossendale

Website: www.thewhitaker.org/whats-on-article/family-activities/the-wizard-and-the-mechanic/

Using masks, puppets, and ridiculous physicality, the Wizard and the Mechanic will guide you on a magical and very silly quest to finish their story. No one knows how it will all go, but it's certain to...

Great Gawthorpe Gnome Hunt

Venue: Gawthorpe Hall

Address: Near Burnley, Lancashire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/gawthorpe-hall/events/

The Great Gawthorpe Gnomes have run off and hidden in the flowerbeds – how many can you spot? Collect your quiz sheet and clipboard at the front of the Hall and explore the lawns, flowerbeds and shrubbery...

Brockholes Village Fete

Venue: Brockholes Nature Reserve

Address: Preston, Lancashire

Website: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2025-08-23-brockholes-village-fete

Back by popular demand and bigger than ever! This August bank holiday weekend visit Brockholes for three whole days of village fete fun. This summer celebration will take place in stunning natural surroundings,...

Lowther’s Food & Drink Festival 2025

Venue: Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens

Address: Lancashire

Website: lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/lowthers-food-drink-festival-2025/

Visit over Bank Holiday Weekend as they transform the gardens with their very best food and drink stalls! You can also expect free family entertainment, the Creative Crafts Association Marquee and more....

Home Education Day at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater/

Hands-on sessions for home-educated children from 4 to 11 years. Through interactive learning, these workshops explore a range of topics from how plants grow, to where our food comes from, and how plants...

Pride in Nature

Venue: RHS Garden Bridgewater

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater/

Now in its 4th year, Pride In Nature 2025 looks to build on the success of previous events and celebrate all things LGBTQIA+ in the beautiful natural environment. During the day there will be a host...

Working Engines Gala

Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway

Address: Station Road, Hesketh Bank

Website: www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events

The big parade of the little engines!​ Full passenger steam train timetable, and the Hudswell mines diesel. Demonstration diesel freight trains, drive-a-diesel, live steam model railways, Meccano display,...

Love Lancaster Live

Venue: Market Square

Address: Lancaster

Website: lancasterbid.org/events/love-lancaster-live/

A weekend of live music taking place throughout Lancaster city centre. Over 50 venues will host performances alongside a packed schedule of live local acts performing a free show in Market Square to ensure...