What's On in Morecambe
Guided Walks & Tours, Old Calender Walks Throughout the year -
01524 32878
A distict-wide programme exploring, Interpreting and Celebrating the District's distinctive historical, cultural and rural heritage. In addition a series of totrchlit 'Lancaster Old Calendar' walks takes place based on feast days of pre-1752 Julian calendar with appearances by period characters.
RSPB Tern of Events Family Discovery Shows
These exciting workshops, activities and fun events take place in the school holidays. Each show follows a theme and includes fascinating topics for all the family to discover, enjoy and learn about.
For a full programme of tern of Events activities contact morecambe Tourist Information Centre on 01524 582808.
Below is a selection of whats on in Morecambe and surrounding areas
Events are subject to change. please ring the event beforehand to confirm.
April - October
Step into the Past
A series of themed guided walks across the district including Art Deco, landscapes, celebrities and history.
Tel. 01524 582808
7 - 9 April (Sat to Easter Monday)
Glasson Maritime Weekend
A salty celebration in the small port of Glasson featuring the world's biggest gathering of sea song & shanty performers and a vast array of other maritime events and activities. Tel: 01524 32878
www.visitlancaster.co.uk
7 April
Easter Eggstravaganza at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe
Fun-filled day of Easter activities.
Tel: 01524 582847.
www.lancaster.gov.uk/whatson
20 - 22 April
Hurdy-Gurdy Festival at the Gregson/ Friends Meeting House, Lancaster
See the best british gurdy makers and their instruments!
Tel: 01524 32878
www.gurdy.co.uk
28 April to 7 May
Wray Fair Scarecrow Festival (Wray Fair 7 May), Lune Valley
Visit the village inhabited by fun loving scarecrows that magically appear each year.
Tel: 01524 32878.
www.visitlunevalley.co.uk
Mid May - onwards
Bands in the Park at Happy Mount Park, Morecambe
With the best of brass from around the North West each Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm
Tel: 01524 582808
www.visitmorecambe.co.uk
2 - 17 June
The Bowland Festival, Forest of Bowland
A festival to celebrate the birds, wildlife, landscape, heritage and rural life of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tel: 01524 32878.
www.forestofbowland.com.
7 June - 13 September
Fortnightly Summer Lunchtime Concerts
Great architecture & fine music at St John's Church in Lancaster - lassically based lunchtime concerts from the regions finest musicians.
Tel: 01524 582803.
www.lancaster.gov.uk
25 May - 17 June (Open Fri, Sat and Sundays only)
Lunesdale Studio Trail
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Visit artists' studios in the Lune Valley.
Tel 015242 61167.
www.lunesdalearts.co.uk
July - October
Catwalk
Series of Lancaster walks.
Themes include heritage, slavery, ghosts and witches.
Tel. 01524 792089
www.catwalks-lancaster.co.uk
5 July - 11 Aug
The Dukes Outdoor Theatre, Williamson Park, Lancaster
"Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi. Brought to life in the magical surroundings of the park
Tel: 01524 598500
www.dukes-lancaster.org
8 July
Catch the Wind, Morecambe
Fantastic kite festival and family fun on the promenade
Tel: 01524 582808
www.visitmorecambe.co.uk
28 July from 12 noon til Midnight
Tutti Frutti Festival
Daytime free entertainment including live bands, stalls, vintage vehicles, Punch and Judy. Evening entertainment £8 for 3 live acts inc tribute artists Buddy Holly and Billy Furey and 4 piece band Good Rockin Tonight.
Tickets for the evening show: call The Platform Box Office on 01524 582803. To enter the 50's Factor Singing competition, contact Steve on 07771 692626
14 - 19 August
Theatre in the Park, Williamson Park, Lancaster
Much ado about Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, As you Like It, Midsummer Night's Dream & Wind in the Willows.
Tel 01524 33318.
www.williamsonpark.com
19 August
Sandcastle Festival, Morecambe
Sandcastle competition including other fun beach activities.
Tel: 01524 582847.
www.visitmorecambe.co.uk
6 -9 September
Heritage Open Days
Lancaster District's contribution to the Civic Trust's nationwide celebration of architectural and cultural heritage, with free entry to many important and interesting buildings.
Tel. 01524 32878 / 582808
9 September
Morecambe Heritage Gala, Morecambe
A free day of events on Morecambe promenade, featuring an RAF aerial display and fantastic fireworks finale. Includes the Bradford to Morecambe historic vehicle car run.
Tel: 01524 582808
www.visitmorecambe.co.uk
10 - 14 September
Morecambe Bay Golf Festival
Full programme of events at Heysham, Morecambe and Lancaster Golf Clubs.
Tel 01524 582808.
14 - 16 September
Lancaster Jazz Festival
Now in its 9th year. Various venues in Lancaster and Morecambe. Annual celebration of the very best in local, national and international jazz.
Tel 01524 582803.
www.visitlancaster.co.uk
27 October
Halloween Spooktacular at Happy Mount Park
Children's entertainment and family fun.
Tel. 01524 582847.
www.visitmorecambe.co.uk
3 November
Lancaster Fireworks Spectacular, Castle Hill, Lancaster
Preceded by a day of events themed on Hallowe'en and the Lancashire Witch Trials.
Tel 01524 32878.
www.visitlancaster.co.uk
This is only a selection of events for 2007. For a full programme and further details visit www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk.
Information correct at time of print. Please check contacts for further details.
If you want to see information for 2007-8 visit the council's website on www.lancaster.gov.uk