Stuck for things to do this weekend?
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease more and more events are being scheduled across the region.
From circus performances to EUROS 2020 museums, there’s plenty going on in the North West this weekend.
Here’s a roundup of some events taking place:
1. Mega Inflatable Fun Weekend
This was posted on the Eventbrite website: “We have some fantastic rides and inflatables brought to you in a Covid compliant environment.
“The event is free to enter, and we have various packages for purchasing tokens with incentives(one token per ride), you can also pay on the day (and buy more tokens), and some may be cash only, however, prebooked visitors will avoid queuing to get in and receive incentives not available to those paying on the day.”
When: 10- 11 July 6pm
Where: Brookdale Park
259-261 Droylsden Road
Manchester
M40 1GJ
Cost: Free to enter with option to buy ride tokens which are £6.50- £62.
Find out more and get tickets on Eventbrite.
2. Lancashire Artisan Traders Markets
Foodies will be in their element here. The market features a ‘fantastic’ line up of stall holders.
They will also be selling hand made gifts.
When: 10 July 9am-3pm
Where: Kirkham Market Square, Preston
Cost: Free
3. Big Kid Circus
This circus adventure promises to keep you at the edge of your seat.
When: 7-11 July
Where: Witton country park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn
Cost: Children- £7.99
Adults - £9.99
4. Pirate Takeover
A celebration of all things piratical - join Capt Jack Sparrow (tribute), Finn the human ship's monkey, Lytham Shanty Group, stallholders, kids rides, birds of prey and beer garden.
When: 11 July 11am-4pm
Where: Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Cost: Free
5. Manchester International Festival 2021
Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world's first festival of original, new work and special events.
New events take place each day and this weekend you can expect gigs, DJs, political talks and a lot of artistry.
Find out more on the company’s website: https://mif.co.uk/
When: 1-18 July
Where: Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Cost: Vary per event- but many are free
6. National Football Museum
The Museum is hostin an exhibition called ‘Still Gleaming: Euro 96 in Pictures’ which features key moments from the era-defining tournament, courtesy of Mirrorpix.
The photographic exhibition features big goals, iconic celebrations and the despair of shootout defeats, as well as showcasing the buzz of the tournament off the pitch, in the stands and in the streets.
When: 10 June- 19 September
Where: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG
Cost: £0-£10.50
7. Chester Comedy Festival
From 11-22 July Chester city centre will play host to humour with a 12-day festival featuring well known stand-up comedians, previews shows, comedy crawls, children’s workshops and even comedy dinners.
Organised by Chester BID, over 20 comedians will take to the streets and stage in some of Chester’s best venues including Chester Racecourse, Storyhouse, Opera Grill and Chester Market.
When: 11 July- 22 July
Where: Venues across Chester city centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SL
Cost: Vary according to event
Discover more on the website: https://chestercomedyfestival.com/
8. Foodies Festival
According to the Foodies Festival website: “Tatton Park Foodies Festival 2021 for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with chart topping headliners Sophie Ellis-Bextor.”
When: 9 July- 11 July
Where: Tatton Park, Rostherne Gate,
Ashley Road, Knutsford,
Cheshire, WA16 6SG
Cost: £0-£19
9. Summer Festival 2021
Barrows biggest live music festival is back with some of the best local bands and DJ's, and this time for TWO DAYS live at The Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium the home of Barrow Raiders RLFC.
Full of some of the best local bands and DJ's, topped off with I'm a Celeb star and BBC Radio 1's Jordan North, The Dales and Andrew Ellis & Thomas Turgoose from This is England! This is an event not to be missed.
When: 9 July- 10 July
Where: Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria,
Cost: £0-£25
Find out more at the following website: https://knightpromotions.co.uk/
10. Bolton Beer and Cider Week
There are two boozy events taking place on Saturday.
They are:
Belgian Beer Tasting at Bunbury’s, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 6AH
Belgian beer veteran Mark Smith-Magee will take you through each cheese and beer pairing from 2pm. Tickets £16 are available from Bunbury’s and are likely to go soon.
The Fourth Rivvy Beer Walk
You can enjoy Horwich’s excellent pubs & bars before gathering in front of the The (Blackedge) Brewery Bar at 1.30pm.
There is a scenic & gentle 2 mile walk to The Rivington (Bowling Club), where there will be snacks and Abbeydale beers, and finally The Rivington Brewery Tap, Home Farm, Horrobin Lane, PR6 9HE, where there will be a special surprise along with a couple of food outlets.
If you are interested in organising an event for Bolton Beer and Cider Week 2021 then please contact beerciderweek@bolton.camra.org.uk to discuss your ideas and ask about any support you may require.
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