FINDS DAY WITH THE PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeDid you know that thousands of archaeological objects are discovered every year by people going about their daily lives? Have you found a mystery object you'd like to identify? Drop in to see our amazing Finds Liaison Officers from Portable Antiquities Lancashire & Cheshire to find out more about your discoveries. Drop in.
WREATH MAKING AT HOLMES MILL
Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street, ClitheroeWreath making class with Mad Florists. Your ticket includes mulled wine, mince pies and festive canapés, as well as all your wreath making materials.
Drawing for Relaxation with Lancashire Adult Learning
Clitheroe Library Church Street, ClitheroeThis course is designed to encourage confidence and take the stress out of drawing in order that it can be embraced as a relaxing and mindful activity. Learners will be introduced to a range of drawing exercises that alter perceptions of drawing whilst encouraging observational skills that help them take notice of the world around them. This event is free to all adults over 19. Enrol online. please telephone, e-mail or pop into the library to book.
AEROBICS CLASS
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeAimed at the over 50’s but adults of all ages are welcome. Come and join in the fun. Just drop in to any session or contact Liz 07764 197790. Classes every Tues 11am - 12noon.
RVJB Presents A Triple Bill for International Women’s Day
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeFor International Women’s Day in 2023, the Grand and Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues are showcasing great music leadership from women teachers and composers based in the North.
Clitheroe Market
Clitheroe Market Station Road, ClitheroeClitheroe is an historic market town, which has held a regular market since the Norman conquest in the 12th century and has a diverse range of stalls. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. 9am - 4pm.
Knit and Natter
Clitheroe Library Church Street, ClitheroeBring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people. Beginners welcome. Every first Tuesday of the month. Free, just drop in.
LADIES BADMINTON GROUP
St. Mary's Centre Church Street, ClitheroeMonday lunchtime badminton group all abilities and ages welcome. To book a place contact: Lesley on 07811 601957.
Snake Davis Band
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeSnake Davis brings his 4 piece band, with guitar, bass guitar and drums. Something for everybody, from floaty to dance-able, from soul through pop to jazz and world, original material and classic sax pieces such as ‘Baker Street’ and ‘Night Train’. £18/£20.
AMERICAN WRESTLING EPW
Old School Rooms & Assembly Hall Lowergate, ClitheroeTop class wrestling suitable for all the family. Tickets from £5.98.
Quiet Hour
Clitheroe Library Church Street, ClitheroeBrowse the books, sit and read a story, or use our public computers and free Wi-Fi as normal - with a little less noise than usual. Every Wed 9am - 10am.
Easter Family Fun Day
Waddow Hall Activity Centre Waddington Road, C litheroeTime for some eggs-tra creative fun this Easter with adventure, an egg hunt, crafts, circus skills and giant games and more for all the family. £6 per person 4 years old and under free.
CLITHEROE MUSEUM
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeThe award-winning Museum is located in the former Steward's House, a Grade II listed building that was built in the 18th century to house the Steward of Clitheroe Castle. Visitors to the museum will be transported through 350 million years of local history. There is a Gift Shop making it a great day out for all the family. Adult £4.90, concs £3.70, accompanied children free, young people 13-18 free. Open daily.
craft exhibition 2023
Platform Gallery Station Road, ClitheroeThe Platform Gallery’s annual exhibition, known for highlighting the wealth of talented craft makers surrounding the Platform Gallery connecting visitors with local contemporary makers and their crafts.
Gary Stewart’s Graceland
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeLed by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band / Hope and Social) and backed his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory.
ROH LIVE: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Everyman Cinema Holmes Mill, ClitheroeServants Figaro and Susanna are filled with excitement on their wedding day, but there’s a hitch: their employer, the Count Almaviva, has dishonourable intentions of his own towards the bride-to-be. £16 - £21.
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival 2023
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeIt showcases the very best of Jazz & Blues in all it's genres and brings together performers from across the world to focus upon Clitheroe. Various venues in Clitheroe.
Clitheroe Country Market
Clitheroe United Reformed Church Castlegate, ClitheroeClitheroe Country Market every Tuesday morning between March and Dec. Lots of homemade, hand crafted and home grown produce from this local cooperative social enterprise.
Coronation Celebrations at The Shireburn Arms
The Shireburn Arms Whalley Rd, Hurst Green, ClitheroeCome along for a royal day out in celebration of the King’s Coronation. From noon, the coronation will be showing on the big screen. Afternoon tea fit for a king will be served. Kids can enjoy garden games and royal activities, alongside a delicious picnic. Afternoon tea £19.95, child's picnic £9.95.
Clitheroe Beer Festival 2023
The Assembly Hall of St Michael & St John's, Lowergate, ClitheroeOver 60 cask and craft ales plus a great selection of ciders, sours and perries and a Gin Bar too. Live music will take place on Fri & Sat evenings and food will be available on site until 8pm.
Shrek The Musical JR.
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeBeauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. 7pm. Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm.
Beat Herder Festival
Dockber Farm Gisburn Rd, Sawley, ClitheroeHead into the trees and enjoy a fantastic festival like no other. Beat-Herder is a reggae, dubstep, house and dance festival. Started in 2006 Beat Herder attracts over 12,000 guests to the valley and the Forest of Bowland. Various prices.
Clitheroe Food Festival
Town Centre, ClitheroeExpect glorious, quality Lancashire produce, inspirational chefs, exciting culinary activities for all the family and great music from the area. What’s more this year’s festival will round off a week of foodie events being held throughout Ribble Valley.
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-BowlandCome and meet some of the favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to our "Apple" Artisan Market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products. Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm. Free.
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-BowlandThis winter, we welcome some of our favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to our "Ribbon" Artisan Market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products.…
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Holden Clough Nurseries Bolton-by-BowlandThis Christmas, Holden Clough welcome some of their favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to their 'Nutcracker' artisan market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products.
On Track Exhibition – Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeNow and until 31st January 2024 - On Track Exhibition – A glimpse into Lancashire’s railways past and present. Daily from 12pm - 4pm. Free event.
Ultimate Coldplay
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeSince launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by adult).
UK Foo Fighters
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeThis World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 28 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
Clitheroe Concert Society presents Flutes and Frets
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, ClitheroeBeth Stone is an avid player of all flutes. She is currently principal flautist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and the London Baroque Orchestra. Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Junior Guildhall Music Department for 4 years before starting Undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music. As a soloist Daniel was recently the only lute finalist in the New Elizabethan Award 2022. The programme will include music by Hans Neusidler, John Dowland, Tobias Hume, Henry Eccles, Giacobbe Cervetto, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Faure, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.
Bootleg Blondie
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeBootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB’s in New York City before it’s demise in 2006.
Discover the Medieval Monasteries of Lancashire by Lancashire Adult Learning
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeThis session is designed to give the learner an introduction to the life and times of the Medieval Monastery. We will begin with looking at the creation and development of the monasteries in England and the Benedictine Rule. Free. Booking essential.
Leon McCawley-Piano
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, Clitheroe“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Piano recital by Leon McCawley
Diamonds in the Landscape – Exhibition
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeOriginally designated in 1964, the Forest of Bowland celebrates 60 years in 2024. This exhibition in the Steward's Gallery showcases talented photographers who have perfectly captured the beauty of the Bowland landscape. Exhibition ends 28th April. Free. Closed Wed & Thurs.
Lindisfarne
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeLegendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder- member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
Ensemble Renard-Wind Quintet
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, ClitheroeEnsemble Renard was founded in 2018 by musicians and friends from the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School. This wind quartet will put on an exciting and varied programme for audiences of all backgrounds
Newton Faulkner – Feels Like Home Tour 2
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeNewton’s going old school, solo, mainly acoustic with the occasional splash of something of the beaten track, maybe a cassette sting part, who knows. It’s been 2 years since Feels Like Home part 1, who’s ready for Feels Like Home part 2, this time it’s personal.
Clitheroe Beer Festival
The Assembly Hall of St Michael & St John's Lowergate, ClitheroeThe festival theme for CBF24 is 'A Day at the Races!' We'll have beers sourced from breweries near racecourses or with horse racing related names. Make sure you visit early as they won't be around furlong! Entry £4, after 6pm £5.
Absolute Bowie
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeWith an electrifying performance from our main Starman, and theatrical mid-set costume ch-ch-ch-anges, Absolute Bowie will take you on a musical journey through the greatest hits of David Bowie with their huge stage show.
The Real Thing
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeThe Real Thing with original vocalists Chris Amoo & Dave Smith are on tour promoting their first new album of original material in 44 years ‘ A Brand New Day ‘ No 3 in Amazon best sellers.
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeIt's June and it will soon be National Insect Week. Insects are amazing creatures and this month Clitheroe Castle are celebrating by hiding marvellous mini bugs around the museum. You can also join in with the mini beast crafts too. Museum admissions apply. All children go free.
Clitheroe Castle Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Clitheroe Castle Castle Hill, ClitheroeClitheroe Castle Bonfire and Fireworks Display promises great value entertainment for all, with food and drink on the castle field from 5pm, alongside on-field entertainment and activites. Adult £5, child £2.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND LIGHT SWITCH ON
Holmes Mill Greenacre Street, ClitheroeChristmas markets in The Bar and Grill, live music, and the Christmas lights switch-on.
CHRISTMAS BEER, BURGER AND BINGO NIGHT
Holmes Mill Greenacre Street, ClitheroeA fun night with bingo, prizes, and laughter. Includes a burger buffet, entertainment, and a wine or beer arrival drink.
Christmas Beer, Burger and Bingo Night
Holmes Mill Greenacre Street, ClitheroeIt’s not your average bingo night and is set to be a hilarious mixture of fun, prizes and unstoppable laughter. Tickets include a burger buffet, entertainment and wine or beer arrival drink. 5th, 12th & 18th Dec.
DECK THE HALLS DJ NIGHTS
Holmes Mill Greenacre Street, ClitheroeEnjoy DJ nights with Exceed Events playing Christmas music.