Days Out in Lancashire - June
Lytham Club Day and Rose Queen Festival
(Saturday 26th June 2010)
This fantastic family day out starts off with a fun filled parade through the town centre in the morning. The fun doesn’t stop there with Morris dancing, Punch and Judy shows, action packed fun fair and much more. Walk along the sun-ominous Lytham green with an ice cream, or have lunch at one of the many restaurants or café’s within Lytham. There’s something for everyone so be sure not to miss this great day out for all ages! See www.lythamclubday.co.uk for more details.
Kite Festival
(Saturday 19th- Sunday 20th June 2010)
This free family fun filled day out will be sure to make your kids laugh and smile. The Northern Kite Group will entertain the whole family at Beacon Country Park with fantastic flying kite displays and a Teddy Parachute drop will take place between 10am and 4pm, so ensure you bring your teddies with you to this fantastic day out! See www.nkg.org.uk for more details.
Mooky’s Eastern Promise
(27th March – 7th November 2010)
The famous Blackpool Tower presents its all–new circus with Mooky the clown and his sidekick Mr Boo alongside numerous international artistes. A great day out for all the family. See www.theblackpooltower.co.uk for more details.
Fleetwood Cycle Festival
(Sunday 13th June 2010)
A fantastic free family day out with BMX stunt displays, penny farthing ride, stilt walkers, virtual bike ride and a circus to keep the children entertained. The bike ride is 4miles long taking in the sights from Fleetwood to Cleveleys. It is open to all ages and cycling abilities with the first ride setting off at 11am and the second at 2pm. Go on down and you’ll be sure to have a family fun day out! See www.wyrebc.gov.uk for more details.
Samlesbury Skirmish Fathers Day weekend
(Saturday 19th- Sunday 20th June 2010) Entertain the children with this medieval themed family day out. Ever tried archery? Ever watched re-enactment or even eaten medieval food? Well come down to this fun day out and browse around the medieval market whilst the children watch the magical magic show, there is something for the whole family! Please go to www.samlesburyhall.co.uk for more details.
Towneley Park Heritage Celebration Weekend
(Friday 11th June – Sunday 13th June 2010)
This special event in Burnley is to acknowledge and celebrate the restoration work in this historic parkland. With brand new cycle routes, 6km of footpaths and a children’s playground this will surely keep the little ones entertained active! Please go to www.burnley.gov.uk for more details.
Blackpool Armed Forces and Veterans’ Week
(Saturday 19th- Sunday 27th June 2010)
Blackpool takes the lead this week in saluting and celebrating the men and women who are and have fought for our country. There are many events planned during the week including Armed Forces and Veterans parade, afternoon tea and a sumptuous Gala dinner. Please go to www.visitblackpool.co.uk for more details.
From Earth to Gallifrey
(2nd April – 31st October 2010, 1pm-4pm till April-30th June, 10am-4pm July-September, 1pm-4pm October)
This Dr. Who mini-exhibition in Lancaster town centre is targeted towards families and follows the famous Dr through time, beginning in the 1960’s right up to the present day. So if you or your children are die-hard Dr. Who fanatics, this is a must!
Blackpool’s Championship Dog Show
(Friday 25th- Sunday 27th June 2010)
Blackpool and District Canine Society will host this year’s championship dog show, with some 125 breeds and over 10,000 dog entrants! It is a great day out and costs £10 per car opening from 7am. The judging starts from 9am-5pm each day.
Lancashire Darts World Masters Ladies Singles Playoffs
(Sunday 13th June 2010)
Beechwood Working Men’s Club in Blackburn hosts this year’s Darts playoffs. Register by 11.30 am, Toe the Oche by 12pm. Competition entries on the day are accepted however at an extra supplement charge of £2. Otherwise £5 per person.
Beaverbrook’s Blackpool Bike Ride 2010
(Sunday 13th June 2010)
This ever growing event is popular with both cycling fanatics and families alike. In aid of Trinity Hospice, this cycling event allows riders to partake in 45, 30, 18 or 15mile routes, starting from Fairhaven Lake or The Bay Horse, Thornton. What better way to keep fit whilst enjoying a family day out cycling around! See www.trinityhospice.co.uk for more details.