5th and 6th October Artisan Markets - Brockholes Time 10:00am - 4:00pm Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston Join them for a weekend of wonderful Artisan Markets at Brockholes. These markets are a brilliant opportunity to enjoy local businesses, treat yourself or a loved one, and experience a wonderful day out at one of the North West’s most loved nature reserves. For details www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2024-10-05-artisanmarkets-brockholes 13th October Pumpkin Express Sunday at West Lancashire Light Railway. West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6SP Your local steam railway’s precursor event to Halloween. Choose a pumpkin and ride the steam trains. Mines diesel loco. Catering van and tearoom. Free pumpkin with every child ticket (while stocks last) For details see www.westlancsrailway.org/pumpkin-express 19th to 20th October North West Birdwatching at Martin Mere Open from 8am, watch the spectacle of thousands of geese leave the roost before heading for breakfast in Mere Side Café. From guest speakers and exhibitors to photography workshops and guided reserve walks, there’s a whole range of activities for you to enjoy for a full day out from dawn till dusk. For further information. https:// www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/ 20th October The Farmers’ Market at Hoghton Tower The ‘Merchants of Hoghton’ – fresh local produce and more LOCATION: The Great Barn at Hoghton Tower TIMES: 10am- 2pm One of the original markets in Lancashire. A celebration of fresh ingredients grown or reared locally. Some of the traders have been with us since day one. Farmers and growers are joined by bakers, confectioners and craftsmen and women to make it a great day out. For details https://www.hoghtontower. co.uk/ 24th October Wild Magic at Brockholes Preston Calling all witches and wizards, goblins and ghouls! This Halloween, come along to our woodland school of magic nestled deep in the bewitching Brockholes woods. Using natural materials, you can design an enchanted cloak, build your very own broomstick from scratch, create magical wild potions and choose a wand to conjure your spells! Are you ready to be spellbound? Children must be accompanied by an adult for this session. Time 10am till 3pm For details https://www.lancswt.org. uk/events/2024-10-24-wild-magic-brockholes-naturereserve-1pm-3pm 24th October-2024 Themed Tours at Hoghton Towers Houghton Towers themed tours are the perfect way to experience the ancient tower in an entirely new light and discover previously unrevealed secrets of the historic house. Join the talented team of tour guides as they transport you through the fascinating timeline of Hoghton Tower. As well as tales of the tower itself, the guides also bring the stories to life of the incredible people who have visited and stayed at the venue. For further details and updates visit https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/whatson/themed-tours/ Checkout Blackpool Pleasure Beach through out October Lots of freaky fun for all the Family plus entertainment at the hub. For further details visit www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/events/halloween/ The 2024 Autumn half-term holiday for schools in the UK is 28th October 2024 to 1st Friday November 2024 Halloween pumpkin picking around our area We have found a few of the places you can go and pick your own in and around our area and Lancashire. Get in the spooky spirit and grab your wellies! wrap up warms, and get ready to pick the perfect pumpkin straight from the patch. Croston Pumpkin is open every weekend throughout October from 8am until 4pm. There is no need to book and you can just turn up. - Where to find it: Highfield Road, Croston, Lancashire PR26 9HH Pick Your Own Pumpkin- Pick your own pumpkin is coming to Farington Moss. Don’t forget your wellies!!! For further updates visit https://www.facebook. com/pickyourownpumpkinonthemoss/ Continued What’s On Guide 8
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