Upcoming Events
Find out where all our amazing characters will be appearing by using the calendar below.
All events can be booked by contacting the venues directly.
EVENTS ARE CODED BY COLOUR
DRAGONS
WIZARDS
DINOSAURS
REINDEER
Featured Venues
(listed alphabetically)
East Lancashire Railway
There’s always carriage loads of fun for all the family (and plenty to please the train buffs)
on the East Lancs Railway. Pop along any day you’d like, or join us for a special event.
Leave the car behind and climb aboard one of our incredible heritage steam trains
or dazzling diesels – there’s no better way to explore the great outdoors and
wonderful market towns of East Lancashire.
MEET THE WIZARDS - 13th April, 21st May, 1st June, 16th July, 10th Aug,17th Aug, 24th Sept, 27th Oct
MEET THE DINOS - 7th April, 2nd June, 18th Aug
Foxfield Steam Railway
Welcome to one of Britain’s oldest heritage steam railways! Enjoy a traditional family day out, create magical memories & enjoy exciting new experiences. Foxfield Railway is a volunteer run railway for families & rail enthusiasts (& their dogs!), set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
Festa Italia | Totally Local Lancaster
Ciao! Lancaster Festa Italia is returning to Lancaster for 9 days from 20st May till 28th May…
The gran Finale is Sunday 28th May 2023, bringing with it another day with a whole host of Italian themed fun!
Lancaster Festa Italia is set to showcase ‘all things Italian’, with street food, Italian music, movies, theatre show, dancing, children’s entertainment and even an Italian vehicle or two!
MASQUERADE CHARACTERS - 28th May 2023
Greenfield Valley
Welcome to Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, in one and a half miles you can explore an exciting 70 acres of woodland and 2000 years of history with lakes, streams, ancient monuments and historic factories around every corner.
Visit the Museum and Visitor Centre to learn more about our amazing history – 800 years of heritage to discover. Find out about agriculture, social and industrial history.
With a giant adventure playground, educational activities and a changing programme of events there is something for all ages.
Holker Hall & Gardens
Holker is the home of Lucy Cavendish and her husband Tor McLaren who extend a warm welcome to all visitors. Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, the Estate is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into parkland, framed by the Lakeland Hills.
MEET THE DINOS - 9th April 2023
CRUELLA AND FRIENDS - 29th & 30th April 2023
FROST FAMILY - 4th & 5th Nov 2023
Lancaster BID
Lancaster is a fantastic city.
It has the heritage that few cities in the North of England can match, a superb arts scene anchored by two great theatres and a strong retail and leisure offer that has the potential to be even bigger. Lancaster BID works on behalf of all city centre businesses to further build the reputation of the city and help Lancaster become an even more attractive proposition for shoppers, tourists and people from within the district looking for things to see and do.
MEET THE DINOS - 1st July 2023
Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall is very much a lived-in house rather than a stuffy museum, there are no roped-off areas and you won’t find anyone shouting 'don’t touch!' at your children! The Halls history is brought to life by the guides. Each room from the modest chapel to the imposing dining room is still used every day by the Gillow family.
With lots of funny and fascinating tales to reveal, the family’s ancestry means there are plenty of unusual pieces of furniture and paintings to enjoy.
Whistlestop Valley
Travel in hand-painted carriages behind one of Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Trains at the narrow gauge Kirklees Light Railway. The journey transports visitors three-and-a-half miles through the beautiful foothills of the South Pennines. There are currently six magnificent steam locomotives and two diesel engines to take you on your journey – which ones will you meet on your visit?
WONDERLAND CHARACTER - 10th April 2023
