Events

Into the Dark at the Platform Gallery

We explore a wonderous selection of crafts that seek to celebrate the monochrome and the whimsical.

Date: 26th January 2026 - 11th April 2026

• Hidden Hoards & Fascinating Finds!

  This brand new exhibition showcases some of Lancashire's best archaeological finds.

  Date: 11th July 2025 - 8th March 2026

  

• Tracks of Life: Trains, People and Places

  A special exhibition celebrating the life and work of Ken Roberts (1928–2024), a talented and dedicated local railway enthusiast and photographer.

  Date: 11th October 2025 - 30th June 2026

  

• 25 in 2025 - A Celebration of Colour

  This exhibition, selected from a 2025 collection of 25 special paintings uses bold colours and an expressionist style of work to bring these beautiful landscapes to life.

  Date: 30th January 2026 - 25th February 2026

  

• Prickly Pals Pinecone Crafts at the Castle

  Make something adorable this February by crafting your very own spiky castle hedgehog from a pinecone.

  Date: 1st February 2026 - 28th February 2026

  

• Prickly Pals Hedgehog Hunt at the Museum

  Join us on a museum adventure inspired by the real hedgehogs that snuffle through the woods around the castle.

  Date: 1st February 2026 - 28th February 2026

  

• Broom Making at Gisburn Forest

  Half term fun at Gisburn Forest! Come along and make a truly magnificent broom just like the witch and her friends.

  Date: 15th February 2026