October 2026 Autumn half-term: October 26th - 30th 2026 Chorley Live 2nd - 3rd October The entertainment event of the year is back and it promises to be another fantastic weekend of live entertainment. If you’ve been before, the event needs no explanation, but if you haven’t, it is well worth a visit. Chorley Council organises the event alongside the Creative Network and will be taking over 35 venues each night. Entry is via a wristband. The performances cover all genres of music and also include magicians. Time: 7pm-11pm. For more information visit www.chorleylive.com Shakespeare’s Starcrossed - Hoghton Tower 16th - 17th October 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://www. hoghtontower.co.uk/special-events/romeo-andjuliet-immersive-tour-hoghton-tower/ North West Birdwatching at Martin Mere 17th - 18th October 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 The Farmers’ Market at Hoghton Tower Sunday 18th October 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 all the family. Lightpool Festival, Blackpool 21st - 31st October Blackpool's award-winning Lightpool Festival is returning this October half-term with extraordinary free entertainment. The programme features a spectacular mix of extraordinary light installations, live performance and 3D projection shows. The festival is free to access and staged across a range of indoor and outdoor venues, and complemented by the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. For further details www.visitblackpool.com Rivington Festival of Light 22nd - 25th October 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 Checkout Blackpool Pleasure Beach throughout October Lots of freaky fun for all the family plus entertainment at the hub. For further details visit https://www. blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/show-events/ Halloween Special at West Lancashire Light Railway 31st October West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6SP Take a ride on the Halloween express – if you dare! Lots of scary fun for all the family! Booking essential. For further information and to book www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events
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