North west event information from the North West Tourist Board

BLACKPOOL PROMENADE, Blackpool. Blackpool's annual Illuminations. Run until November 5.

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790.

TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400

WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester. The Times of Our Lives. A stunning series of Millennium exhibitions marking our common experiences of human life. Open Mon-Sat- 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm. Runs to Dec 1. Ring 0161 275 7450.

WINTER GARDENS AND OPERA HOUSE, Church Street, Blackpool.

ARLEY HALL AND GARDENS, Arley, Northwich. Ring 01565 777284.

ARROWE COUNTRY PARK, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral. Ring 0151 678 4200.

THE LOWRY, Salford. For all events ring 0161 876 2000.

EMPRESS BALLROOM, Blackpool. Ring 01253 763134.

MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLAND TRUST, Burscough. Open daily 9.30am to 5.30pm. Ring 01704 895181.

NORTON PRIORY, Tudor Road, Runcorn. Ring 01928 569895.

LANCASHIRE MINING MUSEUM, Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Salford. To January 28 next year. A close look at the once famous female surface workers at the Lancashire collieries. Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Ring 0161 736 1832.