The Platform
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The Platform
Music, comedy, dance, drama and children’s shows in an Edwardian railway station, opposite Morecambe’s famous Midland Hotel.
What's on near The Platform
Until
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
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The Memory Of Water at The Octagon Theatre
Three sisters, one bitter-sweet reunion – grief, whisky and buried truths collide in a sharply funny Northern family reckoning.
From £15.00
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
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts at Heaton Park
Neil Young is opening his 2026 UK and European tour in Manchester, stepping into Heaton Park with his newest band, The Chrome Hearts.
From £89.60
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John Moores Painting Prize 2025 at the Walker Art Gallery
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 entryWhere to go near The Platform
Morecambe
Morecambe Bay
A significant natural landmark along the west coast, Morecambe Bay is home to an open-water swimming group who have over 2000 members.
Lancashire
Morecambe Artist’s Wall
This technicolour mural along the Morecambe pier brings local artists’ talent to the forefront of the seaside town.
Morecambe
Reel Cinema Morecambe
The Reel Cinema Morecambe, formerly known as The Apollo Cinema, is situated near Morecambe Bay.
Morecambe
Midland Hotel, Morecambe
The Midland Hotel in Morecambe is famous for its curved Art Deco shape.
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
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
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
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
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
The Old Pier Bookshop
A family- run, independent, disorganised, second hand bookshop, situated on Morecambe sea front.
Lancashire
Edgelands Gallery
Edgelands Gallery in Morecambe is a beautiful studio and gallery, regularly displaying high quality artwork.
Lancashire District Guides
Culture Guides
Music in the North
We have an eclectic mix of gigs for you this month, moving from experimental electronics and noise rock to synth pop, opera, and hyper-local R&B.
Food and Drink in the North
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Theatre in the North
Theatre across the North West splits between festive escape and sharp, urgent work exploring politics, power and resistance.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Exhibitions in the North
This season, exhibitions across the North West feel attuned to the world beneath the world – the forces and stories shaping how we see, feel and imagine.
Family things to do in the North
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.