LANCASTER UNLOCKED 2010
Festival of childhood
Lancaster’s Museums are taking part in this special bank
holiday weekend of events
Friday 28th – Monday 31st May 2010
Lancaster City Museum
The Mystery History Tour - Special
Sunday opening where you can meet our time travelling guide. (Sun only)
King’s Own on Parade - Meet a
soldier character of the King’s Own Regiment from the Second World War and learn about army life. (Fri/Sat)
Lancaster Maritime Museum
The Vikings Are Coming! -
Experience childhood in a Viking society. Meet our Vikings and learn how they lived. (Sat/Sun)
Lancaster Castle
Knight’s School - Come to the
Castle grounds and experience how a medieval boy became a knight and a girl a lady. (Mon only) Plus don’t miss out on special children’s tours throughout the weekend
Judges’ Lodgings
Victorian Childhood - Our Victorian
Housekeeper will be preparing the house for the judge’s visit, and meet the gruesome Victorian Hanging Judge to hear stories about crime, trials and punishment. (Sat/Sun). Bring back childhood memories of classic fairytales with art & craft fun. (Mon only)
The Cottage Museum
Meet Granny Satterthwaite and learn
about Victorian childhood. (Sat/Sun/Mon)
Please see these websites for times of all events and further details. Admission charges may apply for some events
www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk /site/lancaster-unlocked
www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
Fri 4
MAD SCIENCE
Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh Fun hands-on science experiments for primary school children aged 5- 11. 12noon-3pm. Only 30 places, to book tel: 01772 534709
WILD CHILD
Penwortham Environment Education Centre An exciting school holiday programme for under-8s run by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, teaching valuable bushcraft skills that not only entertain your little explorers, but inspire them! 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm. Tel: 01772 751110 (please mention Primary Times Lancashire)
HERBERT PARKINSON PRIZE TRAIL
Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen
Come and join in this family-friendly walking activity - help the kids find the clues to complete the clue sheet around Sunnyhurst Wood. On completion you’ll be entered into our mystery prize draw! 1pm-4pm. Tel: 01254 701545
TERRIFIC TENNIS
Turton Tower Are you destined for Wimbledon later in the month? Play Ranger activity, 2pm-4pm. Tel: 01204 852203
BIRD TALK
Corporation Park, Blackburn An evening stroll around the park with a local bird watcher.6.30pm. Tel: 01254 692179
Sat 5
RUFFS DOG SHOW
Ashton Park, Preston A great day out for puppies and pooches of all shapes and sizes. Includes free micro-chipping and friendly doggy competitions. 11am- 4pm. Tel: 01772 203456
POULTON GALA PROCESSION & FESTIVAL
A colourful procession, from the Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton, winding its way through the centre of town ending at Cottam Hall playing fields where the Festival Queen is crowned. Funfair. 12.30pm-3pm. Tel Marcia Roper: 01253 892965
SUPER SATURDAY
Lancaster City Museum Drop into the museum and get creative! Imagine, experiment and have fun! Come and be amazed at the spectacular things you can make from ordinary stuff. 1.30pm- 3.30pm. Free. Tel: 01524 64637
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CATTERALL GALA
Annual village gala with procession of Queens, floats, bands, fancy dress and Morris dancers. Parade starts 1.30pm from the parish playing fields through the village & back for the crowning of the 2010 Gala Queen. Football tournament, stalls, refreshments and fun fair. Tel Marc Lawson: 01995 605975
WILD CHILD - BIRDS OF PREY
Rufford Old Hall
An exciting display of Birds of Prey in Beech Walk Paddock. 12noon- 4pm. Normal admission applies. Tel: 01704 821254
WYRE ENVIRONMENT FAMILY OPEN DAY
Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah, Thornton Cleveleys World Environment Day promotes ways to raise awareness of the environment. Join our Countryside Rangers in a variety of activities to celebrate this important event, inc wildlife conservation, country walks and talks and children’s activities. 11am-4pm. Tel: 01253 887220
We take great care to ensure information is correct at the time of
press. However, we would advise parents to phone & check details prior to making a long trip ...or a promise!
PAT ELLACOTT’S BUG PROJECT
Clitheroe Castle Museum Meet the artist; view Pat’s work and have the opportunity to discuss her interests and approaches to creative work. For age 10+. 1pm-2.30pm. Free with normal admission. Only 12 places, booking essential, tel: 01200 424568
FAMILY FRIENDLY ROOM - FROGS & LILY PADS
Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk Pop in and meet the gallery’s friendly family of mice and take part in some of the activities available. Free. Tel: 01695 571328
Sat 5 & Sun 6
SPRINGWATCH WALK AT LEIGHTON MOSS
RSPB Leighton Moss, Carnforth Springwatch with the RSPB! Enjoy a walk around our nature trails and have fun finding the wildlife that lives here. 11am-12.30pm. Free. No need to book. Tel: 01524 63066
Sun 6
LAKE OF SAILS
Fleetwood Model Yacht Lake, Laidley’s Walk
Open competition for all types of scale model sail boats. 11am- 3.30pm. Free to spectators.
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