5 things to do this weekend in the North West
Laugh out loud
One of our favourite comedians, South Shield’s Sarah Millican brings her “Outsider” tour to King George’s Hall in Blackburn on both Saturday and Sunday night. The comedian, who has become a national treasure, has earned a huge amount of success and is a regular on our TV screens, but now is your chance to see her in the flesh for what is guaranteed to be an hilarious night. Tickets are available from here.
Red arrows
Head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach this Saturday to experience the magnificent Red Arrows. Enjoy the day on the park where you’ll witness special displays and exhibitions from the Armed Forces. Appreciated across the country for their breath-taking displays, The Red Arrows are returning to Blackpool for a second year to celebrate the first birthday of the park’s ride Red Arrows Skyforce. It is not to be missed, pick up your tickets from here.
Delve into Dahl’s world
If the kids love the likes of Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox, or you’re just a big kid, this event is for you! Tatton Park, in Knutsford, has a series of exhibitions and events for you to get involved in. Head to Roald Dahl’s Tremendous Adventures at Tatton Park for the chance to follow Matilda’s cunning plots in the mansion, experience Danny the Champion of the World in the gardens and go deep into the jungle to find The Enormous Crocodile. Find out more here.
Put your running shoes on
If you’re a keen runner yourself or want to cheer on from the side-line, The Great Manchester Run is not one to miss this Sunday. See celebrities from your favourite TV shows as well as the chance to see all the sights of Manchester like Beetham Tower and Coronation Street’s new set whilst taking in the atmosphere of the day and cheer on all the locals. Key 103 will be there providing the soundtrack of your day too and you might even get on BBC Two who are broadcasting live from there. Find out more here.
Go to the Year 3000!
Well, you can at least pretend to with Busted at the Echo Arena in Liverpool this Sunday. This tour will be the first time in 12 years that all three members of the band play their greatest hits together live after spending years saying a reunion tour would never happen. If you fancy singing along to “What I Go To School For”, “Air Hostess” and “Year 3000” with Matt, James and Charlie, you can still pick up tickets for £46.50 here .
