Events

'I wanna marry you' wedding viewing day

'I wanna marry you' wedding viewing day

This is the perfect opportunity to see our beautiful barn underneath the twinking stars! We are asking all spontanous souls who are eager to say "I do" to join us for an unforgettable evening!Enjoy delicious canapés, welcome cocktails and see our…

I, Elizabeth

I, Elizabeth

Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously unmarried – but who was the woman beneath the crown? Directed by Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, I, Elizabeth comes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 17th March 2021 at 8pm. Tickets…

Iain Stirling Relevant

Iain Stirling Relevant

Avalon Promotions Ltd presents: Iain Stirling- RelevantThe BAFTA-winning comedian, 'national sensation' (Evening Standard) and 'extremely funny' (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour with a…

Ian Prowse - The Story Of  *SOLD OUT*

Ian Prowse - The Story Of *SOLD OUT*

Ian Prowse is a musician, singer, songwriter who wears his heart on his sleeve and writes straight from the cuff. He’s the frontman of Amsterdam and previously of indie cult band Pele. Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 4th June 2021 at 7pm. Tickets…

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Raised on the rallying cry of protest songs and influenced by the celtic sounds that make Liverpool so unique, Ian Prowse is a singer/songwriter who is renowned for his incendiary live shows and has cemented his cult following over twenty five years…

Highest Point Festival

Highest Point Festival

Highest Point Festival returns for it’s sixth outing in the glorious Williamson Park in Lancaster.

Highland Coo Needle Felt Workshop

Highland Coo Needle Felt Workshop

Full day workshop, includes tuition, supply kit with easy to follow photo instructions, use of equipment and refreshments.

Hill Skills

Hill Skills

Our Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners.If you do have some experience of hill walking but…

Hill Skills

Hill Skills

Our Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners.If you do have some experience of hill walking but…

Hill Skills

Hill Skills

Our Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners.If you do have some experience of hill walking but…

History Beneath Our Feet - Archaeology Day at the Castle

History Beneath Our Feet - Archaeology Day at the Castle

Join us for an archaeo-tastic journey and celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2022. Meet local archaeologists who will be on hand for the day to answer your questions and share their knowledge. The Portable Antiquities Finds Liaison Officers will…

History Beneath Our Feet – Become a Junior Archaeologist

History Beneath Our Feet – Become a Junior Archaeologist

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2023 and book your young archaeologists (age 8+) onto one of our kid's activities. Join us at Clitheroe Castle Museum for a fantastic day. Unearth and rebuild artefacts in our Dig Pit activity or get…

History Beneath Our Feet - Castle Archaeology Tour

History Beneath Our Feet - Castle Archaeology Tour

Using artefacts found around Clitheroe and our new research into the archaeological work done on Castle hill we will take you back in time to the history beneath your feet.Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2022 and book onto our new archaeology…

History Beneath our feet – Castle Archaeology Tour

History Beneath our feet – Castle Archaeology Tour

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2023 and book onto our archaeology tour around the Castle. Using artefacts found around Clitheroe and our research into the archaeological work done on Castle hill, we will take you back in time to the History…

History Beneath Our Feet - Junior Archaeologists

History Beneath Our Feet - Junior Archaeologists

Book your young archaeologists onto one of our brand new kids activities - unearth artefacts in our dig pits, clean and identify finds and get messy with some clay to make a medieval tile.Join us at Clitheroe Castle Museum for an archaeo-tastic…

History Beneath Our Feet – Meet the Archaeologists

History Beneath Our Feet – Meet the Archaeologists

Join us for an fantastic day and celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2023. Meet local archaeologists who will be on hand for the day to answer your questions and share their knowledge. The Portable Antiquities Finds Liaison Officers will be with…

History Beneath Your Feet: Clitheroe Castle Archaeology Tour

History Beneath Your Feet: Clitheroe Castle Archaeology Tour

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2024 and join in this special archaeology tour around the castle.

History of Rock

History of Rock

THE HISTORY OF ROCK – All new Musical ExtravaganzaWhere were you when Robert Plant climbed that stairway to heaven or Guns N Roses knocked on heaven's door? Who can forget Clapton's blistering riffs or Freddie Mercury's four octave vocal range?

HISTORY OF ROSSENDALE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY

HISTORY OF ROSSENDALE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY

Step back in time with LANX and historian Peter Dunn'There was also the social side of the industry...we even had a beauty contest! It was more than making shoes, it was a community.'Whalley-based LANX is hosting an event on the evening of…

History of the Illuminations Switch On

History of the Illuminations Switch On

It's a question we ask every year "Who's switching on the Illuminations?"Join us for this talk, as we celebrate 90 years of pulling the switch and look back at some of the biggest names in showbiz who have turned on the greatest light show on…

History Seekers: Blackpool 100 Years Ago

History Seekers: Blackpool 100 Years Ago

As we come to the end of 2022, join this talk, looking back at key events happening 100 years ago in Blackpool.  

History Seekers: Blackpool shipwrecks talk

History Seekers: Blackpool shipwrecks talk

Join Showtown as speaker, Barry McCann looks back at Blackpool's notable shipwrecks over the last 300 years and how Blackpool and surrounding coastal towns quite often benefited from them.

History Seekers: Cyril Critchlow 100th Birthday Talk

History Seekers: Cyril Critchlow 100th Birthday Talk

Join Showtown to celebrate Cyril Critchlow's 100th Birthday.  This talk will look at the legacy of the Blackpool magician's collection. 

History Seekers: Jaguar talk

History Seekers: Jaguar talk

Join Showtown for a talk on the early life of William Lyons leading up to the origins of the Swallow Sidecar Company in Blackpool.

HISTORY SEEKERS: Rock & Rollers - the story of Blackpool rock

HISTORY SEEKERS: Rock & Rollers - the story of Blackpool rock

Rock is as iconic in Blackpool as the Tower and Illuminations. This talk will explore more about the story of Blackpool rock and the generations of people who have made rock this delicious sweet treat.Join Showtown on Tuesday 16 May at Liberty's…

Big Burnley Walk

Big Burnley Walk

The Big Burnley Walk is Back. With three new routes, the walks provide an opportunity to explore and discover some of the fantastic places, trails and parks around the borough. There will be three routes available, so there is something for…

Big Country

Big Country

BIG COUNTRY perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home - Fields of Fire - In A Big Country - Chance - Wonderland - Look Away - The Teacher - Plus many more...Steeped in a stunning catalogue of proud and stirring hit songs such…

Big Country

Big Country

Big Country was originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland. Initially driven by a shared vision of widescreen guitar melody, harmony and…

Big Country - Return to Steeltown 1984-2024

Big Country - Return to Steeltown 1984-2024

'Return To Steeltown' 40th Anniversary Tour 1984-2024+ special guests: The Icicle Works'Steeltown' was the second studio album by Big Country which was recorded at ABBA's Polar Studios in Stockholm with production from Steve Lillywhite. Released…

Big Country - Return to Steeltown 1984-2024

Big Country - Return to Steeltown 1984-2024

'Return To Steeltown' 40th Anniversary Tour 1984-2024+ special guests: The Icicle Works'Steeltown' was the second studio album by Big Country which was recorded at ABBA's Polar Studios in Stockholm with production from Steve Lillywhite. Released…