The Crescent Gallery
Sadie Pearson
This ever-changing gallery, showcasing and selling contemporary works often by artists from the area, can always be relied upon to have an interesting and varied collection on it’s walls.
What's on near The Crescent Gallery
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Litfest 2025 at various venues and online
Lancaster Literature Festival, or Litfest to its friends, is rolling out its 46th programme, having created a variety of events for its audiences since 1978.
from £3.00
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Sketch and Stroll: guided art tour at Abbot Hall
Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.
from £0.00
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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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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
Poetry at the Dusty Miller
Poetry at the Dusty Miller is a now regular night with invited readers, organised by Carcanet-published Carola Luther and Judith Willson in the Coiners’ Room in the Mytholmroyd pub.
free entry
Plays for the People at Shakespeare North Playhouse
A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
from £15.00
The Secrets of Heaton Hall and Park
Enjoy a rare visit inside the glorious Heaton Hall, while uncovering the fascinating history of the ‘people’s park’ outside.
from £25.00Where to go near The Crescent Gallery
Eden Project North
Opening in 2024, Morecambe bay will become a centre for eco tourism with the exciting arrival of the Eden Project North.
Morecambe
Keegans Coffee & Sandwich Shop
Keegans Coffee & Sandwich Shop is little Morecambe café selling homemade sandwiches, salads, hot drinks and homemade cakes.
Morecambe
The Old Pier Bookshop
A family- run, independent, disorganised, second hand bookshop, situated on Morecambe sea front.
Morecambe
Secret Bistro
at The Palatine
at The Palatine
Secret Bistro at The Palatine serves delicious fresh food in a relaxed environment overlooking the stunning Morecambe Bay.
Morecambe
White Elephant Gallery
White Elephant gallery is a radical art space that has set out to bring cutting-edge contemporary art to the seaside town of Morecambe.
Morecambe
SHIP
at Half Moon Bay
at Half Moon Bay
A striking Corten steel sculpture by artist Anna Gillespie celebrating Morecambe’s maritime heritage. Outdoors, and perfect for walkers.
Morecambe
Winter Gardens Theatre
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.
Morecambe
Morecambe Winter Gardens
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.
Morecambe
Bay Cycle Way
The Bay Cycle Way is a perfect introduction to long-distance cycling, and passes through some of the UK’s most beautiful coastline.
Morecambe
Midland Hotel, Morecambe
The Midland Hotel in Morecambe is famous for its curved Art Deco shape.
Morecambe
Reel Cinema Morecambe
The Reel Cinema Morecambe, formerly known as The Apollo Cinema, is situated near Morecambe Bay.
Lancashire
The Platform
Music, comedy, dance, drama and children’s shows in an Edwardian railway station, opposite The Midland Hotel.
Lancashire District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.