The Coro

Shekina Rose, Families Editor Last Updated 28 November 2023

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The Coro

County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ

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Nestled in the heart of Ulverston, a rural market town on the fringes of the Lake District, stands The Coro —an esteemed historic hub for arts, culture, and entertainment. Originally the ‘Coronation Hall’ it answered the community’s call for a space dedicated to theatre music, dance, and entertainment. Since its inception, The Coro has evolved into a cherished venue, showcasing world-class performances as well as local talent through home-grown artists and regionally produced festivals, shows, activities, and events.

What's on near The Coro

17 Oct – 21 Oct

LiteratureLancashire

Litfest 2025 at various venues and online

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

Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Until 1 Dec 2026

Food and DrinkBlackpool

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

Until 1 Dec 2026

ActivityBlackpool

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

Until 12 Oct

ActivityBradford

Wild Uplands at Penistone Hill Country Park

Take in the expansive views of the moorland as you explore four large-scale artworks, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by Opera North.

Free entry

A woman wearing a long green jacket and a speckled dress stood infront of a wall.

Until 12 Oct

ActivityBradford

Earth & Sky at Penistone Hill Country Park

Opera North bring the uplands landscape to life with a sound walk combining new music, Bradford born canonical composers and the sound of the uplands themself.

Free entry

11 Oct

LiteratureCalder Valley

Poetry at the Parsonage Day at Brontë Parsonage Museum

Head to Haworth for a day of poetry inspired by Yorkshire people, places and landscape by both established and new poets from across the region.

From £18.00

Until 3 Dec

CinemaLiverpool

Queer British Gems at Kitty’s Laundrette

A thoughtfully-curated season of Queer British Gems courtesy of Paraphysis Cinema.

From £1.00

Even More...Ghost Stories by Candlelight at Shakespeare North Playhouse: A dark, eerie forest scene at night with tall, leafless trees silhouetted against a greenish-blue sky. In the foreground, there is a glowing, translucent white figure that resembles a ghost or apparition, with a faint human-like shape and an ethereal aura, standing on the forest floor.

30 Oct – 1 Nov

TheatreSt. Helens

Even More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Candlelight storytelling returns to Shakespeare North Playhouse this Halloween. A hauntingly evening of ghostly tales, beautifully told.

From £15.00

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