Welcome to Virtual-Lancaster.
If you're in Lancaster or Morecambe on holiday or you live locally,
You'll find this part of the site packed with up-to-date information
about all the festivals,
events, attractions and tours in and around the area. It's the most
comprehensive listings guide in the area.
Please note, this listing page is just for one-offs - there are lots
more great gigs and dance nights, groups, meetings and social
+ educational events happening regularly weekly, fortnightly or monthly
that aren't listed here but in our 'regulars'
page, children's
regularspage and courses
page (which includes dance class information). Check out our excellent
Cinema page too.
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Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, St Peter's RC Cathedral,
Atkinson's Coffee Shop, Lancaster Town Hall, The Cottage Museum,
The Friends' Meeting House, The Grand Theatre, Leighton Moss RSPB
Nature Reserve and more in Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding
area.
Britain's
Got Talent finalists STRIKE perform live at CUBA 10:30pm
Cuba, Dalton Square, Lancaster. £4 tickets available from
Cuba Cocktail Bar, or pay £5 on the door.
Description: Karate-kicking duo STRIKE, from ITV show Britain's
Got Talent are performing live at Cuba for the launch of the all
new party night CUBA Saturdays! Over 18's only
Email promotionsATcubalancaster.co.uk
or leave a message on 01524 63617
Sun 7
Cross Bay Walk. Hest Bank - Grange over Sands Start: 1000.
Adults £7 Children £4 includes return transport. If
no return transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk
is 9 miles across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those
of reasonable fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied
with quad bikes and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore
01524 824693 or email
Wed 10
Fish, Chips & Quiz Cruise. A Carnforth-Hest
Bank return cruise 19.00-22.00.
A scenic canal cruise with delicious fish & chips and a fun
quiz. £14.00 per person.
To book please telephone Lancaster Canal Packet Boats on 01524 389410
Th 11
Lancashire Hot Pot Cruise. A Lancaster-Galgate
return cruise 18.00-21.00. A scenic canal cruise with delicious
hot pot and a fun Lancashire themed quiz. £14.00 per person.
To book please telephone Lancaster Canal Packet Boats on 01524 389410
11
Juan
Martin, virtuoso of the flamenco guitar. 8pm. Tickets cost
£14 adults, £12 concessions from the Box Office on 01524
582803The Platform,Morecambe. Juan Martin is a native of Andalucia,
where he still has a home in Malaga. He spends much of his time
touring as well as in London where he has formed his own international
company for the promotion of high quality flamenco coming direct
from Andalucia. He has recorded 18 albums, mostly as a composer
and has several DVDs distributed by Warner Brothers and Mel Bay.
His original method book 'El Arte Flamenco de la Guitarra' is in
its eighth print and has opened the complex art of flamenco guitar
to the world. It is now considered to be the 'bible' of flamenco
guitar
Fri 12 & Sat 13
Heritage Open Days at Lancaster and
Morecambe town halls. Visitors to the two buildings will
be able to explore parts which are normally out of bounds or rarely
available to view. In Lancaster these include:The imposing Council
Chamber with the grand Mayor’s chair. The Mayor’s Parlour
with the fine collection of civic silver and Gillow furniture including
the magnificent centrifugal table. The majestic Ashton Hall with
its grandconcert organ and the fine display of heraldic art on the
ceiling. The former Magistrate’s Court Room complete with
the original furniture. From the prisoner’s dock visitors
will be “sent down” to view the atmospheric subterranean
police cells, which in 1935 held Lancaster’s notorious double
murderer, Dr Buck Ruxton.
Over at Morecambe visitors will have the chance to discover many
hidden treasures including a mosaic of the Morecambe Coat of Arms
at the foot of the impressive staircase, the Scroll of the College
of Heralds and the Morecambe Mace. The book of Honorary Freemen,
which includes the admission of 1930-40s comedian Albert Modley,
will also be available for viewing. Morecambe Town Hall is also
home of the ship's bell of HMS Morecambe Bay which is often visited
and rung by the relatives of those who served on her. Tours of
Lancaster Town Hall take place at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Tours of Morecambe Town hall take place at 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
and 4pm. Admission is by ticket only. They are available in advance
from Lancaster Town Hall Customer Service Centre for the Lancaster
tour or Morecambe Town Hall Customer Service Centre for the Morecambe
tour. All tours can be pre-booked and tickets will be issued in
advance (to be collected). They always prove to be very popular
so book now to secure your place.
TV talent show winner Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield.
6.30 pm. Morecambe Dome. Tickets cost £15 and are available
from the Box Office on 01524 582803 or 406108.
Sun 14
Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers, www.ldcv.org
Maintenance, Torrisholme & Great Wood Schools, Morecambe.
9.15am pick up from Shrimp roundabout, Morecambe. 9.30am pick up
from Royal Lancaster Infirmary bus stop. Free trial (annual membership
£7 waged, £3.50 unwaged). Management of the nature reserves
at these schools, including pond work. To book a place tel. David
or Liz Alexander on 01524 412938 (evenings 7 till 9pm).
Fri 19 & Sat 20
Opening Night. 7.30pm. The
Heron Theatre the theatre in the country,Stanley Street, Beetham,
Cumbria LA7 7AS. . £9.00. What really goes on backstage, after
the curtain goes down? A company in turmoil on opening night from
three perspectives. The young, inexperienced, chorus girl on her
first professional job, the old hoofer who is always the understudy,
never the lead, and the frustrated rehearsal pianist who would do
anything to get on stage rather than be in the pit enjoy the opening-night
jitters, scandals and mayhem in a mixture of classic musical theatre,
little-known gems and current West End material. Visit/call the
Box Office 10am - 1pm Tuesday & Friday on 015395 64283 or use
our 24/7 answerphone for a call back; boxofficeATtheherontheatre.com
Fri 19
Brian
Kennedy. 8pm. The Platform, Morecambe. £15 adults,
£14 concessions, tickets are available from the Box Office
on 01524 582803. Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland`s most successful
ambassadors of music. Described by Q Magazine as having 'a voice
to charm the angels', Brian continues to strengthen his reputation
as a unique artist with a distinctive and extraordinary musical
talent. Quite simply, Brian is a natural communicator. In his live
concerts, with the firm belief that 'Music is the language of emotion',
he takes his audience on a roller coaster ride for the whole performance
and still finds the energy to meet up with his fans after each show
19
The
award winning London Community Gospel Choir . 8pm. The
Dome, Morecambe. Tickets for the concert are priced at £12.50
for adults, £11 concessions or £40 for a family (two
adults and two children).
19
Archie
& Bohannon - 9pm Robert Gillow, Lancaster. Free. Archie
is definitely the finest boogie player in town, if Fats and Prof
Longhair are your men. Come and hear authentic New Orleans piano
and drums.
Sat 20 &Sun 21
Lancaster Unlocked -Judges Lodgings. Children
free, adults £3, concessions £2. The Judges' Lodgings,
Lancaster's oldest town house, is a Grade 1 listed building. It
was home to the infamous Thomas Covell, Keeper of Lancaster Castle
and also home to the Hanging Judges when they visited Lancaster
during the assize courts. It is now a museum with splendidly restored
period rooms housing a nationally important collection of Gillows
furniture. You can see the unusual Victorian kitchen implements
used by the servants and the elegant dining room where the Judges
used to entertain their important guests. In the Museum of Childhood
you can visit our Victorian schoolroom and enjoy our enchanting
collection of dolls, toys and games spanning the 18th Century to
the present day. Experience life as a Victorian child as we take
you into the schoolroom, where our school-master will teach you
the 3R’s. Then the Butler will put you to work in our Victorian
kitchens. Entry Times: 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm. Places
limited. Advance booking advised. Tel 01524 32808 www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
Sat 20 &Sun 21
Lancaster Unlocked - Lancaster Castle. Free.1pm
& 4pm. Over 15’s only. Come and see if you have any naughty
ancestors. A unique chance to access the convict archive. See if
you have a relative who was held, tried or transported from Lancaster.
Our expert will be on hand to help you with your investigations.
Just drop in. First come, first served. Lancaster Castle, Castle
Parade, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ 01524 64998 www.lancastercastle.com
www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums. Wheelchair access available for this
event only.
Sat 20 &Sun 21
Lancaster Unlocked - Cottage Museum.
15 Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YS. 2pm – 5pm. Children free,
Adults £1, Concessions 75p. Come and meet Granny Satterthwaite
in her little cottage opposite Lancaster Castle. Learn about working
class Victorian life and have a guided tour of the cottage. See
what life was like without piped water, central heating, electricity
or even a toilet. Just drop in. Entry times: 2.30pm, 3.15pm &
4pm Tel 01524 32808. www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
Limited access for non-ambulant visitors.
Please call for details/advice.
Sat 20 &Sun 21
‘Ship Ahoy’ – Model Boats Exhibition
and Roadshow. Maritime Museum. 11am – 5pm. Adults
£3, Concessions £2. Free to children and local residents.
Our best model boat collection comes out of storage. Come along,
admire the craftsmanship, and learn the stories they have to tell.
JOIN IN! Bring along your own model and share your model-making
stories with the museum. Sunday only – competition to find
the best visitor’s boat on display. Suitable for all ages.
Sat 20
Boat Wars! - craft session. 11-1pm & 2-4pm.
Lancaster Maritime Museum. £2 towards materials. Join in the
fun as part of Lancaster's Heritage Weekend. Have a go at making
simple boats and race them on our makeshift pond. Will they sink
or swim? Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by
an adult Booking is required. To reserve a place please contact
the bookings office at Lancaster City Museum on 01524 64637 or email
20
City Museum/ King’s Own Royal
Regiment 11am – 4pm Museum. Free. Drop in. Come and
meet a soldier character of the King’s Own Royal Regiment
and get close to some of the exhibits from the collection.
20
Flying High - 5 Rhythms Dance Workshop 11am -
5pm Friends Meeting House, Lancaster. £25/£30.
Instructor Clare Blackwell takes you through an exploration of the
Rythms.. info & Booking Tel: 01772 889388 or 07946913911.
20
'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
(cert 12A). 7.30 pm. Arnside Educational Institute, Church Hill,
Arnside. Tickets will be on sale at The Little Shop, Arnside Promenade
from 30th June.
Sun 21
Cross Bay Walk. Silverdale - Flookburgh Start: 0930. Adults
£7 Children £4 includes return transport. If no return
transport is required Adults £3 Children Free.Walk is 9 miles
across sands, crossing fast running channels, only those of reasonable
fitness should attempt the walk. Walk is accompanied with quad bikes
and tractors. Further information Alan Sledmore 01524 824693 or
email
21
Waking Up in Our Bodies! 11am – 5pm .
The Gregson Centre Meeting Room, 33 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 3PY
£35 / £25 concessions – Places are limited so
please book early. Come along and discover new possibilities for
living in your body through dance, movement, breathing and sound.
Contact
Alice Winkelman to book your place and for further information.
Tel: 07817093139 aliceATessentiacounselling.co.uk
21
Lancaster Military Heritage Walk led by Peter Donnelly,
starts at 11am at City Museum steps, Market Square. An informative
walk around the significant military sites of Lancaster, including
the War Memorial Village and Bowerham Barracks. Lunch in a city
centre pub – PYOB
21
The Secrets of Ships in Bottles. 2-4pm. Maritime
Museum. Adults £3, Concessions £2
Free to children and local residents.
Des Newton presents ‘The Demonstration, History and Techniques
of Models in Bottles.’ Learn the secrets of how it is done
and the history behind this unusual pastime. Suitable for all ages.
01524 382264 www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
22
Mamma Mia (certificate PG). 7.30 pm. Arnside
Educational Institute, Church Hill, Arnside. Tickets will be on
sale at The Little Shop, Arnside Promenade from 30th June.
Sun 28
Lancaster & District Conservation Volunteers,
www.ldcv.org. Drystone Walling,
Silverdale 9.15am pick up from Shrimp roundabout, Morecambe.
9.30am pick up from Royal Lancaster Infirmary bus stop. Free trial
(annual membership £7 waged, £3.50 unwaged). Another
day at Hazelwood Farm, a beautiful site where we are well looked
after!. To book a place tel. David or Liz Alexander on 01524 412938
(evenings 7 till 9pm).
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events, attractions and tours in and around the area. It's the most
comprehensive listings guide in the area. 
Britain's
Got Talent finalists STRIKE perform live at CUBA 10:30pm
Cuba, Dalton Square, Lancaster. £4 tickets available from
Cuba Cocktail Bar, or pay £5 on the door.
Juan
Martin, virtuoso of the flamenco guitar. 8pm. Tickets cost
£14 adults, £12 concessions from the Box Office on 01524
582803The Platform,Morecambe. Juan Martin is a native of Andalucia,
where he still has a home in Malaga. He spends much of his time
touring as well as in London where he has formed his own international
company for the promotion of high quality flamenco coming direct
from Andalucia. He has recorded 18 albums, mostly as a composer
and has several DVDs distributed by Warner Brothers and Mel Bay.
His original method book 'El Arte Flamenco de la Guitarra' is in
its eighth print and has opened the complex art of flamenco guitar
to the world. It is now considered to be the 'bible' of flamenco
guitar 
Brian
Kennedy. 8pm. The Platform, Morecambe. £15 adults,
£14 concessions, tickets are available from the Box Office
on 01524 582803. Brian Kennedy, one of Ireland`s most successful
ambassadors of music. Described by Q Magazine as having 'a voice
to charm the angels', Brian continues to strengthen his reputation
as a unique artist with a distinctive and extraordinary musical
talent. Quite simply, Brian is a natural communicator. In his live
concerts, with the firm belief that 'Music is the language of emotion',
he takes his audience on a roller coaster ride for the whole performance
and still finds the energy to meet up with his fans after each show
The
award winning London Community Gospel Choir . 8pm. The
Dome, Morecambe. Tickets for the concert are priced at £12.50
for adults, £11 concessions or £40 for a family (two
adults and two children).
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