What's on near Horse Shoe Corner
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Litfest 2026
One of the oldest literature festivals in the country, Litfest returns to Lancaster with a programme focused on the rights of the natural world.
From £3.00
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Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.
From £60.00
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The Black Lights in Blackpool
The White Hotel’s Blackpool takeover places The Caretaker, Blackhaine and A Guy Called Gerald inside the town’s most iconic spaces.
From £150.00
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Turtle Feeding Experience at SEA LIFE Blackpool
Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.
From £75.00
The Secrets of Rochdale with a Visit to the Town Hall
Discover Rochdale’s rich history on this guided tour, featuring the newly restored Town Hall, St Chad’s Church, and the Pioneers Museum.
From £20.00
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Rochdale Town Hall Square
Foundational British synth-pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play in Rochdale, with support from Peter Hook and the Light and A Certain Ratio.
From £55.00
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Brewery Tour and Tasting with Seven Bro7hers
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
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Saltaire Brewery Tour
The guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the brewhouse and state-of-the-art packaging plant, giving visitors a full sense of what “real Yorkshire beer” means today.
From £15.00Where to go near Horse Shoe Corner
Lancaster
Lancaster Library
Sitting in the heart of Lancaster is the Lancaster Library. When not serving its usual function, this beautiful space is occasionally transformed into an unlikely gig venue.
Lancaster
The Music Room
The Music Room from Atkinsons Coffee Roasters is a cafe situated on a Grade II listed Georgian pavilion with sun trap outside seating.
Lancaster
The Storey Creative Industries Centre
Multi-purpose venue comprising an auditorium and lecture theatre, gallery space, café bar, Visitor Information Centre, hireable meeting rooms and conference/events spaces and private offices.
Lancaster
Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle’s origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts.
Lancaster
Castle View
Right in the heart of Lancaster, this contemporary cottage with one bedroom and a double sofa bed, a huge copper bath and a wood burner is situated in a peaceful walled oasis.
Lancaster
Judges’ Lodgings
The Judges’ Lodgings is the oldest town house in Lancaster, whose exhibitions and events bring the stories of the city to life.
Lancaster Priory
Lancaster Priory Church is a vibrant, open and inclusive church at the heart of Lancaster. Music, education and community are at the heart of their mission.
Lancashire
The Stonewell Tap
The Stonewell Tap is a lively craft beer bar on Church Street, Lancaster, which boasts 16 craft beer taps and 4 real hand-pulled ale pumps.
Lancaster
Aquila Pizza
You can order online or over the phone to get your pizza fix. With regular deals on multiple pizzas and breads available for delivery and collection across Lancaster and Morecambe mid-week and weekends then keep your eyes on Aquila’s website and social channels.
Lancashire
The Herbarium
This plant-based cafe and bar serves delicious vegan breakfasts and coffees in the day, before transforming into a fantastic dinner venue in ‘Herb after Dark’.
Lancaster
The Grand Theatre, Lancaster
First opened in 1782, the theatre is now host to amateur drama, music and dance and professional touring companies. Tours of the historic building are available
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