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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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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The Tempest at Shakespeare North Playhouse
The HandleBards bring their unique brand of pedal-powered theatre to Shakespeare North Playhouse. Expect laughter, music, mayhem and theatrical magic in spades.
From £18.36Where 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
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Cinema in the North
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Tours and Activities in the North
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