3rd October Shakespears Starcrossed-Hoghton Tower What if your first true love was someone you had been told to hate?William Shakespeare shall be your guide for this beautiful and interactive retelling of his famous eternal love story: Romeo & Juliet.Travel back in time to Elizabethan England, and uncover the inspiration Shakespeare found within the walls of Hoghton Tower for his timeless tale of romance, hate and revenge which spiralled towards tragedy. For details and to book https://hoghtontower.digitickets.co.uk/eventtickets/68683?catID=65384& 16th October Rivington Festival of Light Join them for four magical nights at the Rivington Terraced Gardens Festival of Light.Wander through breathtaking illuminations, vibrant sculptures, and interactive experiences set around the stunning Japanese Lake and woodlands. Enjoy live music, dazzling laser displays, and delicious food and drink from local vendors—including treats from Northern Monkey Brewery. Perfect for families, this festival offers a spectacular, firework-free celebration of light and creativity. Don’t miss the surprises we have in store! For more info and to book www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk/fol/ 18th-19th 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. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/ Continued What’s On Guide Halloween pumpkin picking around our area Grab your wellies! wrap up warms, and get ready to pick the perfect pumpkin straight from the patch. We have found a few of the places you can go and pick your own in and around Lancashire... Croston Pumpkin is open every weekend throughout October from 10am 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 www.facebook.com/ pickyourownpumpkinonthemoss/ Windmill Animal Farm Farmer Matt and Team, planted over 23,000 plants in their pumpkin fields, and they will be ready for your Halloween harvest this October. It is open everyday but booking essential . Where to find it: Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 1UQ Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch Open in October and as the same as previous years, It’s booking only. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leads and any mess cleaned up.Wellies are recommended and it’s cash only. You can book via their FB-, www.facebook.com/robymillpumpkinpatch/ Where to find it: Johnsons Farm, Lafford Lane, Upholland, WN8 0QY Bradshaws Farm Shop Just off the A6, Bradshaws Farm Shop is hosting a pick your own pumpkin throughtout October. They have grown a few thousand pumpkins and squashes in a number of varieties on their three patches. To book online www.bradshawsfarmshop. co.uk/book-online Wheel barrows are available and wellies are recommended. For further details where to find it: Prospect Farm Garstang By Pass Road, Preston PR3 0LP Church View Farm- Families are invited to the farm’s annual pick your own pumpkin field. Dogs are welcome to tag along too as long as they are kept on the lead and you clean up after them. There will be hot food and drink truck, ice cream van and fairground. To book online www.churchviewfarm.co.uk/ Where to find it: Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4HJ 8
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