This technicolour mural along the Morcambe pier brings local artists’ talent to the forefront of the seaside town. What was once deemed an eyesore in the area has been transformed into a worth-visiting showcase of the areas flair and joy in this fantastic example of community spirit.
One of the oldest literature festivals in the country, Lancaster Literature Festival, or Litfest to its friends, has been bringing an exciting and varied programme to audiences since 1978.
From £3.00
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
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
Candlelight storytelling returns to Shakespeare North Playhouse this Halloween. A hauntingly evening of ghostly tales, beautifully told.
From £15.00
The HandleBards bring their unique brand of pedal-powered theatre to Shakespeare North Playhouse. Expect laughter, music, mayhem and theatrical magic in spades.
From £18.36
A thoughtfully-curated season of Queer British Gems courtesy of Paraphysis Cinema.
From £1.00
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
Free entry
A significant natural landmark along the west coast, Morecambe Bay is home to an open-water swimming group who have over 2000 members.
Music, comedy, dance, drama and children’s shows in an Edwardian railway station, opposite The Midland Hotel.
The Reel Cinema Morecambe, formerly known as The Apollo Cinema, is situated near Morecambe Bay.
The Midland Hotel in Morecambe is famous for its curved Art Deco shape.
The Grade II listed Morecambe Winter Gardens opened its doors to the public on 17 July 1897 designed to be both a grand variety theatre and a concert hall.
Formerly the Victoria Pavillion Concert Hall and Variety Theatre, opened in 1897, the Winter Gardens theatre’s stage has hosted the likes of Dame Julie Andrews and The Who. The stunning interior is being slowly restored.
The Bay Cycle Way is a perfect introduction to long-distance cycling, and passes through some of the UK’s most beautiful coastline.
A striking Corten steel sculpture by artist Anna Gillespie celebrating Morecambe’s maritime heritage. Outdoors, and perfect for walkers.
Edgelands Gallery in Morecambe is a beautiful studio and gallery, regularly displaying high quality artwork.
White Elephant gallery is a radical art space that has set out to bring cutting-edge contemporary art to the seaside town of Morecambe.
Award winning music and education charity housed in a building with a varied, interesting history and a year-round programme of events. More Music work throughout Lancashire, the North West and internationally.
Secret Bistro at The Palatine serves delicious fresh food in a relaxed environment overlooking the stunning Morecambe Bay.
Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
