Time Out
The HAPPA Café and HAPPA Direct Shop
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeThe HAPPA Café, open seven days a week including until 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, serves a selection of food and drinks, including Walling’s Ice Cream and a variety of cakes and treats. The onsite tack and gift shop offers a fantastic selection of toys, second-hand and new equipment for your horse, and gifts for your dog.
FESTIVAL OF FUN (SUMMER HOLIDAYS)
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickSet sail on a swashbuckling quest with the legendary Pirates of Swashbuckle Bay, then step into a land where fairytales come to life and princesses await! Still craving more? Brace yourself for thrilling Dino Encounters—stand nose to nose with our gigantic dinosaurs, then journey along the roarsome Dino Discovery Trail!
KIDS SUMMER CROCHET CLUB
Lesley's Wool Shop ColneSix-week crochet club. Each Friday afternoon through the summer holiday. For 11-15 year olds.
BRASSNECK
The Dressers 2 Hall St, Colne, Lancashire, United KingdomA three-piece guitar band from East Lancs. 100% commitment, raw and ready.
PING
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColnePing is a sociable table tennis class designed to improve your table tennis skills in a fun and more relaxed atmosphere.
TRAWDEN AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Trawden Recreation Ground TrawdenTrawden Show remains faithful to its original ideals of being a true agricultural show with attractions for all the family.
SILVER SCHOOL OF ARM
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyOn guard! From giant broad swords to elegant rapiers our in-costume experts have swords and historical armaments on display from all periods of history. You can try some (careful) weapons handling, find out more about swordsmanship and see live sword fighting demonstrations during the afternoon by members of the Silver School of Arms.
OPENING THE DOORS
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyA talk exploring embroidered cabinets and caskets of the early 1600s by Dr Isabella Rosner, curator of the Royal School of Needlework.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY – GAWTHORPE HALL
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyEnjoy exploring inside the stunning Gawthorpe Hall, open for free as part of National Heritage Open Days.
MEET PEPPA PIG & GEORGE AT THORNTON HALL COUNTRY PARK
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickPeppa Pig & George will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day at Thornton Hall Country Park for a day of muddy puddle fun!
TALK ON: WITCHES, DARK ARTS AND DEMONOLOGY
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyPopular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s?
ALL ABOARD WITH RIBBLE VALLEY LIVE STEAMERS
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeRibble Valley Live Steamers is a model engineering club based in Clitheroe. A permanent track was built at Edisford Bridge in 1985 and members have a mix of steam, diesel and electric interests.
CAR RAFFLE 2025
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyOne lucky winner will have the choice between a brand-new 25-plate Hyundai i10 Advance or a £10,000 cash prize! Entries close: Monday, 29th September, 2025. Raffle tickets available online.
CHILDREN’S PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordEnjoy delightful treats, enchanting activities, and meet your favourite princesses in a beautiful setting.
REMEMBRANCE IN COLNE
Colne Town Centre ColneThe procession will assemble at the Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road, Colne, at 10.10 am. The procession will leave at 10.25 am and will proceed to the War Memorial where a service will be held and wreaths will be put on the cenotaph at approximately 11.00 am.
PENDLESIDE DOES STRICTLY
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyA two-course meal from Simply Classic along with a full night of entertainment.
ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS FAIR
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneEach year, the theatre is transformed into a major exhibition hall and regularly features over 70 local crafters and artists. £2 with a free catalogue. Monday to Friday – 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays – 11 am to 5 pm.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC, WINE & CHEESE NIGHT
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordIndulge in a carefully curated selection of fine cheeses, each expertly paired with wines that perfectly complement their unique flavours. As you sip and savour, prepare to be amazed by a fabulous table magician, bringing a touch of wonder and sparkle to your night with close-up magic and festive charm.
COLNE’S CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON
Colne Town Centre ColneEvery year is bigger and better than the last and this one will be no exception! There will be a huge festive market with over 50 traders, live festive music performances throughout the day as well as an impressive array of free activities such as face painting, donkey rides and comedy magic shows. Plus, with a huge headliner act and fireworks to close the event, it is not to be missed!
ROOTS OF LIGHT HOLISTIC & HEALING FESTIVAL
The Muni Theatre ColneExplore a wonderful selection of holistic therapies, wellness products, spiritual gifts, handmade crafts, and more.