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21July

Neolithic Pottery Workshop and Talk at Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Start: 19:00

End: 20:30

As part of the Festival of Archaeology join Dr Rick Peterson from the University of Lancashire for a pottery workshop and find out how this new material would have had a radical effect on how people lived their lives.

Session includes a short introduction to the period and its pottery before participants make a pot to take home. Tickets £5. Book online at https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3498427

Magnificent Miniature Shield Crafts at Clitheroe Castle Museum

1 May - 31 May

Get creative with our miniature shield crafts! Your young explorers can design and decorate their very own mini wooden shield magnet or badge to take home (£2.00). Museum admission does not apply to take part.

'Seedy Frills Presents: Follies and Frills Burlesque' Show!

20 June

Following on from the success of the first show in March, 'Follies and Frills Burlesque' is returning with another amazing line- up of highly established Performers from all around the UK for a fabulous night of Burlesque entertainment!

Neolithic Pottery Workshop and Talk at Clitheroe Castle

21 July

SeekOut Arts & Music Festival

24 July - 26 July

SeekOut Festival will return in 2026 to Gisburn Forest, offering a curated micro-festival experience limited to fewer than 500 people. The event features live music, interactive art, theatre, wellbeing experiences, and creative activities for all ages.

Festival of Archaeology Community Hub Day 2026

25 July

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026 with a new archaeological exhibit in the museum and then join us in our festival hub for a special day celebrating all things archaeological.