What's on this weekend in Lancashire

Bonfire night is here! There are lots of organised bonfire and firework’s displays happening across Lancashire so you can celebrate safely. If fireworks aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of things happening across the county this weekend, so there’s no need to be bored.

Bonfire and Fireworks Displays 

Bonfire Weekend Festival
Thornton Hall Country Park 
5th-6th November 2021 

Head down to Thornton Hall this bonfire weekend for a special night of fireworks, fun and entertainment. Perfect for all the family, you can expect a HUGE bonfire, children’s entertainment, firework display, street theatre, Live Band and lots more…

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Gisburne Park Bonfire and Firework Display 
Gisburne Park Estate, Clitheroe. 
5th November 

The popular Gisburne Park bonfire and firework display is back. The legendary bonfire sets the scene for an amazing firework display along with an incredible list of local food and drinks.

To learn more, including a list of some of the amazing local suppliers, click here

Astley Park charity Bonfire Night 
Astley Park, Chorley
5th November 2021

Head down to Astley park in Chorley for a FREE bonfire and fireworks display from 6:30pm. Charity donations are welcome on the night for the Mayor’s nominated charities. You can expect a range of food and drink stalls including seasonal treats like mulled wine!

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Blackburn Charity Bonfire night
Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn
6th November 

The annual Blackburn Charity bonfire night and fireworks display will take place at Witton Country park this Saturday. You can expect live music, fireworks, fairground rides and most importantly a bonfire! All money raised will be donated to local charities with this years main charities being; East Lancashire Hospital Trust & Me, Blackburn Samaritains, Blackburn police cadets plus other local charities.

To learn more, including how to buy your tickets, click here

Clitheroe Castle Bonfire and Fireworks Display 
Clitheroe Castle, Castle Hill. 
6th November. 

Clitheroe Castle Bonfire and Fireworks Display promises great value entertainment for all with food and drink on the castle field from 5pm, alongside on-field entertainment and activites. Music will be provided by Ribble FM.

All proceeds will go to local NHS charities and local schools.

To learn more including how to buy your tickets, click here

Darwen Mayor's charity bonfire 
Darwen Cricket Club, Mostyn Street 
6th November 

Darwen Mayor’s official town bonfire returns to Darwen cricket club this Saturday. The hottest event in town returns bigger and better with a spectacular firework display lighting up the sky at 7:30. There will also be arrange of food stalls, indoor and outdoor bars and fair ground rides.

All donations will be going to the mayor’s chosen charity.

To learn more click here

Bonfire night, not your thing? Don't worry there's still plenty to do this weekend

Light up Lancaster 
Lancaster Market Square and other venues across Lancaster 
5th - 6th November

This years festival has adopted the theme, Flights of the imagination, so head down to Light up Lancaster 2021 this weekend and see where your imagination can take you.

With a family-friendly trail of discovery transforming the city into a magical installation of light. Catch free performances dotted amongst secret squares and well-known buildings and experience captivating light projections, amazing performances and much more.

On  Saturday evening, you are invited to come along and watch the amazing firework display, launched from the top of Lancaster Castle and viewable all across the city.

Learn more here

Spooky Tours with Simon 
Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road 
7th November 

Are you still in the spooky spirit? Head down to Samlesbury Hall for a spooky ghost tour with Simon. Simon’s spooky ghost stories are the kind that send a shiver down your spine.

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Treasure Trove Weekend 
The Mall Blackburn
Weekends from 6th November - 21st November 

Every Saturday and Sunday until the 21^st November, The Mall Blackburn pirates and princesses will be hosting exciting workshops featuring magical storytelling sessions and inspiring make and take crafts for each little visitor. This is a free, family friendly event.

To learn more click here

FriendsFestive Live 
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool
5th - 19th November 

Calling all Friends fans! FriendsFestive is back with all the best festive experiences from previous years. Fans get the chance to recreate the titles in the snow, visit The Holiday Armadillo’s Grotto, ringing Phoebe’s bell and even re-enact the iconic Thanksgiving floating heads scene. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, fans can also channel their inner Monica and Ross as they check out the famous apartments.

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