Burnley
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.
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?
Pendleside Abseil
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyAn unforgettable abseil down Burnley College in support of Pendleside Hospice. £50 per person. Minimum sponsorship of £150 per participant. Places are limited. Register online.
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.
PENDLESIDE DOES STRICTLY
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyA two-course meal from Simply Classic along with a full night of entertainment.