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25July

Festival of Archaeology Community Hub Day 2026

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Start: 11:00

End: 15:00

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.

Meet local archaeologists and experts who will be on hand to answer your questions and share their knowledge. There will be specialists in a range of eras and in a variety of fields. Free entry to the Hub.

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

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.

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.