Take a walk in the footsteps of the suffragettes of Preston

Preston Suffragettes Walking Tour takes place in Preston city centre

But if stepping back in time isn't your thing, there are lots of other great events happening in the region over the coming days.

FREE: Preston Suffragettes Walking Tour, Preston, Saturday, April 27

Take a walk through the streets of Preston in the footsteps of Edith Rigby. Join Edith (played by Lancashire County Council Heritage Learning’s Eleanor Jollie) at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery as they share stories on local and regional suffragettes and suffragists. This will be followed by a heritage walk around the streets of Preston, led by expert on local suffragette stories Helen Howarth. Tours at 10am and 1pm. Booking essential. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk to book.

PAID: Lancastrians, Preston, Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27

Lancaster Tennis Club are holding a Tennis Open Day

Lancastrians is a new play made using the real words of 500 people interviewed about living in Lancashire. Three actors will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the county, playing a multitude of characters in a variety of locations, creating a snapshot of Lancashire life. From the familiar to the extraordinary, Lancastrians captures the essence of everyday life from a diverse range of voices that fill this county. See it at Plungington Community Centre at 7.30pm on Friday and at 8.30pm on the Saturday. Tickets are £10. Book at www.junction8theatre.co.uk

FREE: Fleetwood Beach Care, Fleetwood, Saturday, April 27

Care about the seas, our beaches and our wildlife? Heard about all the marine litter in our seas? Let’s all try and make a difference by helping keep our beaches clean. There are two sessions at various parts of Fleetwood beach. Meet at Ferry Beach Slipway for a morning session at 10.30am. Or Marine Beach at 1pm. Sessions last an hour and a half. And if you really want to make difference you could attend both sessions. Suitable clothing and footwear is recommended. For more details call 01995 602125.

FREE: Tennis Open Day, Lancaster, Saturday, April 27

Clitheroe is the venue for Quadrophenia's 40th Anniversary night

Lancaster Tennis Club in Lune Road, Community Club of the Year 2017, is launching its new tennis season with an Open Day for anyone interested in trying out tennis and maybe becoming the next Andy Murray! A great chance to meet members. It runs from 2pm until 4pm. There is no need to book in advance - just turn up and enjoy. They can provide balls and racquets and they especially welcome families and juniors. For further information call Susan Lucas on 07771 734920.

FREE: Ghost of Goodwife Agnes Guided Tour, Samlesbury, Sunday, April 28

Step inside a history lesson for old and young alike at Samlesbury Hall. Take all the family along for activities and tours in this ancient 14th century manor house. Tours begin in the Great Hall at 11am and 2pm. This Sunday’s free guided tour is with the Ghost of Goodwife Agnes whose love of sharing tales, intrigue and gossip from the Hall in Tudor times is far stronger than her desire to depart the earth. Tours are free, along with free admission. For more details call 01254 812010.

PAID: Ribble Valley Jazz Big Band, Longridge, Saturday, April 27

Ribble Valley Jazz Big Band are performing at The Palace in Longridge

Play it again, Sam! Ribble Valley Jazz Big Band is very proud to be playing at the newly refurbished Palace Cinema in Longridge. The Palace was originally a weaving shed, built around the 1860s, and is currently one of the oldest surviving cinemas in north-west England. Ribble Valley Jazz Big Band is a community big band that plays traditional and contemporary big band / swinging jazz, blues and funk. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are £10, with concessions at £9 and £6.

FREE: Try Sailing, Southport, Sunday, April 28