TATTON PARK, Knutsford. The 31st Cheshire Autumn Antiques Fair. Runs from Thursday September 7 to Sunday September 10. Ring 01277 214677.

VARIOUS VENUES, Birkenhead. From Thursday September 7 to Sunday September 10, Hamilton Jazz Festival. Ring 0151 666 5023.

MANCHESTER VELODROME NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE, Manchester. World Track Masters Cycling Championships. Runs from Tuesday September 5 to Saturday September 9. Ring 0161 230 2307.

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

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury pictured. 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. Ring 01253 625252.

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.

WATERLOO BOWLING GREEN, Blackpool. Greenalls Waterloo Handicap. Up to September 13.

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

LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE, Silverdale. Ramble Round The Moss. Wednesday September 6. Ring 01524 701601.