Nestled in the Forest of Bowland in North East corner of Lancashire, Gisburn Forest is a secluded woodland area popular for its mountain biking trail and views over Stocks Reservoir. The forest also harbours a ‘Forest Den Cafe’ within its leafy clutches and plays host to the music and beer festival, Cloudspotting.
Festival of light and art Light Up Lancaster returns to the city with installations, projections, performance and fireworks illuminating the city’s historic buildings, charming streets and hidden squares.
free entry
There’s lots to look forward to at this year’s Litfest Autumn Weekend, Lancaster’s literature festival running 18 to 25 October.
from £3.00
The team behind Confessional Festival presents a day of grassroots live music in the crypt of the stunning Blackburn Cathedral.
from £10.00
Our Tourist Telescope is set on the coast – more specifically, Morecambe Poetry Festival, back for a third year with an impressive line-up now spread over two venues: the wonderful Winter Gardens and upstairs at The King’s Arms.
from £65.00
Expect a joyous weekend loaded with outdoor performances, live music, hands-on family events, and of course, Preston’s signature Torchlight Procession and firework display.
free entry
‘Legacy’ is a solo show from Charmaine Watkiss, investigating the relationship between humans and nature, predominantly through drawing.
from £0.00
See exciting new work by the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award winners from the past decade, spotlighting those who push the boundaries of 3D art.
free entry
A great event for families with children. A parade of hand-made torches circulates the whole of Kendal, with local schools, businesses, and organisations competing to put on the best show.
free entry
Gisburne Park is one of Lancashire’s finest private estates. A thousand acres of picturesque Ribble Valley countryside, owned and managed by Guy Hindley and family
The self-described ‘adventure specialists’ at Yorkshire Dales Guides are dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences in this spectacular part of the world.
By offering an exciting entertainment programme and a diverse range of participatory performing arts, The Grand’s vision is to bring wholesome engagement of the Arts to individuals of all ages. This journey begins from the early years and continues every step of the way through to adulthood through our various performing arts-based activities and projects.
Clitheroe Castle sits proudly on top of its limestone mound dominating the local skyline for over 800 years.
Most famous for its links to the now notorious witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill and its surrounding towns and villages are a truly bewitching area of Lancashire. History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle.
Perfect for wild swimming, the gin-clear turquoise waters of this beloved Skipton waterfall have a magical aura.
The White Swan at Fence is a gastro-pub with much to brag about. Delicious drinks and fantastic food has got this pub a Michelin Star.
Pendle Heritage Centre features Pendle Art Gallery, a museum on Pendle life, a shop and family friendly café.
A public library in Nelson, Lancashire, which runs a number of events and classes.
Northcote’s luxury hotel perfectly matches its Michelin-star restaurant, nestled in the Ribble Valley hills on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.
A former cotton mill built in 1832, and purchased by Pendle Council in 2012.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
This year's Manchester Literature Festival tickets are being snapped up, and festival fever is also taking hold in the suburbs as well as further afield.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
