Events

Clitheroe Food Festival

Clitheroe Food Festival will return for 2026 on Saturday 8 August, sponsored by Fort Vale Engineering and Castlewood Care Home, and organised by Ribble Valley Borough Council.

Date: 8th August 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 September 2026

  

• Death and Burial in Bronze Age Clitheroe

  In 2018, a Bronze Age burial site was discovered on the outskirts of Clitheroe during the construction of a new housing estate.

  Date: 29th May 2026 - 31st July 2027

  

• Hand & Heritage at the Platform Gallery

  Crafting tradition and keeping artisan skills alive.

  Date: 6th July 2026 - 12th September 2026

  

• Dinoroar Children's Competition Hunt

  Enjoy a dino-themed August at Clitheroe Castle Museum.

  Date: 1st August 2026 - 31st August 2026

  

• Dino-tastic Crafts at the Castle

  Build and decorate your very own wooden dinosaur to take home.

  Date: 1st August 2026 - 31st August 2026

  

• Lancashire Family Hub Creative Clay

  A fun, hands‑on clay session for children. Come along, get creative, have fun, and make something amazing!

  Date: 5th August 2026

  

• Castle Crafts – Anglo-Saxon Brooches

  Delve back in time and make your very own Anglo-Saxon Brooch in this guided craft activity. Learn more about the Saxons and their flair for fashion.

  Date: 5th August 2026