September 2026 Blackpool Illuminations On until January 2027 Have you seen them? The sort of spectacle that everyone should see at least once. For generations, children and adults alike have been entranced by the spellbinding seafront spectacle which bathes the promenade with more than a million magical bulbs in a shimmering sea of light. The greatest free light show on earth has been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction scene since 1879 when they were described as ‘artificial sunshine’.. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience miles of festoon, larger-than-life tableaux, illuminated trams, instagrammable features, laser technology and stunning projection shows during the dark winter months. Masked Magician Chorley Little Theatre 19th September An entirely new Sherlock Holmes story created for a family audience featuring magic and comedy. After a month Scotland Yard is completely baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to help solve the mystery of the Masked Magician’s disappearance. Holmes (with an excitable Watson in tow) plunges into the secret world of Edwardian Magic only to find that the Masked Magician’s identity is Magic’s best kept secret. As they meet, and question, the Magician‘s peers (seeing a lot of Magic), the mystery of his identity and fate deepens. As they unravel clue after clue, Holmes comes to share Watson’s wonder and discovers that it can sit alongside his logical outlook. When Holmes finally uncovers the startling and surprising secrets of the Masked Magician he, Watson and the audience have to decide… are some mysteries best left as… mysteries! Time 1.30pm To book www.ticketsource.com/ chorleytheatre/t-oelvgpe We suggest you check with all events or venues before you travel in case anything changes to the details below. Visit https://raring2go.co.uk/whatson/ for more events! A Taste of Leyland 19th September The brilliant A Taste of Leyland is BACK! Taking place once again in Leyland Town Centre, the great day will see the local best food and drink traders on display with entertainment and things to do for all the family! Macmillan Coffee Morning 25th September Macmillan Coffee Morning is a Nationwide fundraising event to support people living with cancer. People all over the UK host their own Coffee Morning and donations raised on the day are made to Macmillan. A Coffee Morning can be whatever you want it to be. It could be at home, on your driveway, a hall or online, whatever suits you best. You can hold a garden get together and throw a barbecue, or treat your colleagues to some homemade bakes, or even get together with friends for a takeaway. In 2024, they raised over £12 million and hope to top that this year. For further details of an event near you visit https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/ MIA - Murder Mystery at Hoghton Tower 19th September Hoghton Tower is delighted to welcome back PantoCrime to perform the brand new ‘Murder Mia!’. Each time they join us, our visitors have told us what a fantastic time they have had! The tickets always sell out quickly so book yours now! The Upper Fandom ‘Abba Fest’ Committee, are making final preparations for their biannual event, when the body of Fern Andoe, the owner of the Dancing Queen Dance Academy, is found dead on the premises. Your job is to discover how she met her Waterloo and did anyone send out an SOS? Interview the suspects and discover if the motive was Money Money Money, before your Arrival at your conclusion. Will you be the winner that takes it all? For further details and to book https://www. hoghtontower.co.uk/special-events/murdermystery-murder-mia-hoghton-tower/ Themed Tours at Hoghton Tower Hoghton Tower’s 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/special-events/
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