Top 10 things to do in Lancashire this weekend
PAID: Blackpool Tower Christmas Wonderland, Friday December 23
The ballroom hosts festive activities including Mrs Claus in her kitchen; posting a letter to Santa; making reindeer food; learning how to wrap presents and make decorations at the elf school; meeting Father Christmas and singing with Elsa.
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Hide AdSession times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Child tickets (£19.95) come with a free adult ticket, Additional adult tickets are £5.
FREE: Christmas dinner, Sunday December 25
Leyland Methodist Church, in Turpin Green, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner for people who may be alone. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. The morning church service starts at 10.30am. People need to book by calling 01772 453586 or email [email protected].
Elsewhere, The Foxton Centre, Preston, is open on Christmas Eve from noon until 2pm and Nandos is hosting a festive meal on Sunday - ticket only by referral from the centre. Volunteers are always welcome to help. On Boxing Day, the centre is open noon from until 2pm for free Christmas dinner for homeless people.
PAID: Viva Christmas Eve, Blackpool, Saturday December 24
There will be fun and flamboyant frolics as Leye D Johns presents a Vegas style cabaret night at Viva Blackpool, Church Street, with guest vocalists and the beautiful VIVA Showgirls for an evening of festive fun.
The fun kicks off at 6pm and ends at 11pm.
Tickets are £14.50 per person. Adults only.
To book a seat, call 01253 297 297.
PAID: Santa Cruise, Hoghton, Friday December 23
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Hide AdSanta comes on board Riley Green Marina, Bolton Road, Hoghton, on Friday. There are a choice of three departure times: noon, 2pm or 4pm.
The cost is £15 per person. Adults will be served a hot drink or mulled wine and mince pies, with soft drinks, biscuits and treats for the children plus their own present from Santa.
For more information contact Ellie on 01254 202967 or email [email protected].
PAID: Children’s Christmas Eve Party, Leyland, Saturday December 24
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Hide AdWellington Park, in Church Road, Leyland, is hosting its annual Christmas party on Christmas Eve, from noon until 3pm.
The fun includes a disco, lunch, and a visit from Santa with a present for each child.
Tickets are £7.95 each.
To book call 01772 432881.
PAID: Breakfast with Tommy, Burnley, Friday December 23
Children are invited to join Tommy Trotter at Shores Hey Farm, Off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, for breakfast and receive a special gift.
The session is from 9.30am until 10.30am.
Book in advance 01282 455992.
Parents/guardians attending with a child will receive a 10 per cent discount voucher that can be used in one transaction on food on the day.
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Hide AdPAID: Pinocchio, Lancaster, Friday and Saturday December 23 and 24
Christopher Hill presents the classic tale of a wooden puppet who turns into a boy at The Dukes Theatre, in Moor Lane.
The panto, which includes puppetry, is on until January 7.
The show is directed by Louie Ingham and music is composed by Mark Melville.
Tickets are from £11 to £19. To book call the box office on 01524 598500 or visit www.dukes-lancaster.org.
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Hide AdFREE: Santa’s Grotto, Preston, Friday and Saturday December 23 and 24
Children are being given one last chance to give Santa their wish list at St George’s Shopping Centre, Preston, on Friday and Saturday, 11am until 4pm.
Entry is free and includes a gift.
It is run by Galloway’s Society for the Blind, with all donations going to the charity.
PAID: Nicktoons Christmas Grotto and Ice Skating, Blackpool, until December 24.
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Hide AdSanta Claus will be paying a visit to give every good boy and girl a Blackpool Pleasure Beach Diamond Pass for the 2017 season and a special Nickelodeon gift.
Families can have their photo taken with the Nickelodeon characters, visit the Arena for ice skating fun. Cost is £10.99 per person, when booked online in advance of visit or £12.99 on arrival.
PAID: Celebrity Duck Trail, Burscough, December 23 and 24
If anyone fancies a break from Christmas, Martin Mere still has its Celebrity Duck Trail throughout December and January. The activity takes families across the whole of the grounds at Martin Mere. Pick up a Dusty Duck trail map from the admission desk and tick off the duck statues dotted around. Admission £12.60 for adults, £6 for children, family ticket £33.50.