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    Wed 26 Nov 2025 - Tue 30 Dec 2025
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  • Families ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ brings a wondrous festive adventure to Lowry
    Wed 3 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
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