Join the guided walk leaders for a fascinating historical tour of Brockholes and the links to the local area.
Brockholes Wedding Fair
We'd love you to join us at our Wedding Fair at the beautiful Brockholes Nature Reserve, in Samlesbury near Preston. Perfect for the couples looking for that something a little bit different for their big day, we have around 30 fabulous local…
Brockholes Winter Fayre
Step into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, artisan markets, delicious food and drink stalls, and even a chance to meet Santa himself.
Brockholes Winter Fayre
Step into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, artisan markets, delicious food and drink stalls, and even a chance to meet Santa himself.
Brockholes Winter Wonderland Adventure
Brockholes Winter Wonderland is the perfect outdoor activity to get the whole family out in the fresh air together.
Heritage Open Days 2021 - Meet the Mill Workers
Book a mill tour where you will be guided by mill staff in genuine nineteenth century costume who will tell you all about a day in the life of a mill worker; a weaver, a tackler, a clerk.
Heritage Open Days 2021 - Mill Life - Riot!
Come and get a taste of what life was like in 1826 when the power loom riots ripped through the quiet and quaint village of Helmshore.
Heritage Open Days 2023 - Showtown Blackpool
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of heritage and culture. Across the country, thousands of heritage venues take part, opening their doors and providing a variety of heritage events free of charge.This year, Showtown will be…
Heritage Open Days at Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle is one of the most iconic buildings in the north-west. Originally constructed in about 1093 by Roger de Poitou, it is today owned by HM The Queen in Right of Her Duchy of Lancaster. Serving as both a court & prison, it has witnessed…
Heritage open days at Marsh Mill Windmill
We will be celebrating Heritage Open Days this year at Marsh Mill Windmill, Thornton (Grade II*) on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023 from 11am to 3pm (last tour at 2:15pm) During this FREE event there will be tours delivered by our…
Heritage Open Days Blackpool
This year as Heritage Blackpool joins the Showtown family it's an exciting opportunity to explore and showcase the town's extraordinary and eclectic history together, uncovering unique local stories and hidden treasures as well as providing free…
Heritage Open Days in Lancaster & Morecambe Bay
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Heritage Open Days Lancaster
This year Heritage Open Days will take place 13-22 September 2019. See events currently registered to take place in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay at this year’s Heritage Open Days below...
Heritage Open Days: Blackburn Cathedral
On Saturday, 14th September 2019, Blackburn Cathedral will be open for Heritage Open Days 2019.Be surprised by Blackburn Cathedral. If you've never visited England's youngest cathedral, now is your chance to see it in action
Heritage Open Days: Blackburn Quaker Meeting House
Visitors are invited to learn about Quaker presence and witness through the last 200 years in Blackburn and the North West.Ask questions, chat with Quakers, view displays and watch videos.We offer a warm welcome with tea, coffee and cake…
Heritage Open Days: Blackpool and Fylde Coast
This year, Showtown will be exploring and showcasing Blackpool and the Fylde’s extraordinary and eclectic history, uncovering unique local stories and hidden treasures, as well as providing free activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Heritage Open Days: Blackpool Church
An opportunity to look round the church and learn a bit about its history.There will be a treasure hunt for children and families and the opportunity to create your own paper stained glass window to take away.
Heritage Open Days: Blackpool Town Hall
Conducted tours of the Town Hall, including the Council Chamber, Mayor's Parlour and Committee Rooms.Visitors will be given a brief outline of the history of the building and will be shown the Committee room where council meetings were originally…
Heritage Open Days: Central Library, Blackpool
Come and have a look around the beautiful Carnegie library. Find out why it's here, who it was gifted by and about the inventions which made it possible.
Heritage Open Days: Grundy Art Gallery
Ever wondered how the Grundy Collection came to be? Join the Grundy team as we explore the journey of the artworks that were donated by the Grundy Brothers and became the Grundy Collection.Meeting on the forecourt of Grundy Art Gallery, you will…
Heritage Open Days: History & Haunts Tour
Join us for Heritage Open Days 2024!Enjoy this guided walking tour of town centre sites renowned for having unexplained or 'supernatural' events inextricably linked with them.A tour not for the fainthearted!Organised by Hidden History Tours…
Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church
A Grade II listed building with stunning stained glass windows. This church has stood proud on the South Shore skyline for over 140 years. It is very well maintained and offers space for peace and contemplation in our bustling town of Blackpool.An…
Heritage Open Days: Layton Cemetery
Join us on our Heritage Open Days 2024! Embark on exhilarating tours through Layton Cemetery, where every headstone holds a captivating tale of the extraordinary individuals who left an indelible mark on our beloved town.Uncover the hidden gems…
Heritage Open Days: Lightworks Illuminations Depot
Blackpool's world famous Illuminations have captivated audiences for over one hundred years. Enjoy a guided walk around the workshop and explore the history of the lights on this heritage tour.Includes an exclusive look at original designs dating…
Heritage Open Days: Little Marton Windmill
Exhibition of many of the Fylde's windmills and tours of the mill. Discover original machinery in the mill, as well as additional machinery created to explain the milling process.We will also have family activities to enjoy, including free…
Afloat
Afloat is a theatre for social change performance, following the journey of two English citizens seeking asylum in a fictional place.
Banff 2024 Programme RED: Pendle Social Cinema
Join the Pendle Social Cinema May screening for a series of short documentaries.
Brian Bilston & Henry Normal
Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as 'two people reading some poems'.
Mission Museum
Join Showtown curators as they explore the temporary exhibition, Wartime Blackpool.
Nick Cope : I've lost my Bobble hat.
Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10…
