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

• Photo Talk: Wildlife and Habitat

  A visual journey with local photographer Irene Amiet through the seasons of Lancashire wildlife.

  Date: 30th April 2026

  

• Bowland Champion Species: Spring Butterfly Walk

  Seek out the beautiful Green Hairstreak butterfly and amazing, day-flying Emperor moth along an iconic Bowland valley, on one of our special Bowland Champion Species events.

  Date: 6th May 2026

  

• Finds Day with the Portable Antiquities Scheme at the museum

  Have you found something that might be archaeological? Why not bring it along and find out more.

  Date: 11th May 2026

  

• Clitheroe Beer Festival

  Over 70 beers and ciders to sample. Wine, prosecco and gin bars.

  Date: 14th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

  

• SeekOut Festival

  SeekOut Festival is a family friendly arts and music micro festival taking place in the beautiful woodland of Gisburn Forest.

  Date: 24th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

  

• Finds Day with the Portable Antiquities Scheme at the museum

  Have you found something that might be archaeological? Why not bring it along and find out more.

  Date: 14th September 2026

  

• Artwalk Clitheroe

  Ribble Valley is home to some extraordinary artistic talent, much of which is showcased in Clitheroe’s many galleries.

  Date: 18th October 2026

  

• Finds Day with the Portable Antiquities Scheme at the museum

  Have you found something that might be archaeological? Why not bring it along and find out more.

  Date: 1st December 2026