Things to do in Nelson

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - Summer 2026

This summer, Targeted Youth Support is offering a wide range of free activities, healthy meals and enriching experiences for young people across Lancashire as p…

Nelson Family Hub and The Zone, Nelson

Last chance · today

Story time

A weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us.

Barrowford Library, Nelson

Last chance · tomorrow

Knit and natter

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns.

Barrowford Library, Nelson

Last chance · 2 days left

Knit and natter

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns.

Nelson Library, Nelson

Last chance · 3 days left

Rhyme and Play

Play games and sing-a-long in our fortnightly Rhyme and Play.Use our game cards to encourage your child to sing along to popular nursery rhymes.

Brierfield Library, Nelson

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Stay and Play

Join us for a fun and relaxed play session at the library. Perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, with plenty of toys, books and activities to enjoy.A…

Brierfield Library, Nelson

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Shared reading group

Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group.

Nelson Library, Nelson

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Reading Heroes: Pirate Stop-Go Animation

Ahoy there me mateys! Fancy yourself as a film maker do you? Well book online and join in a swashbucklingly-fun morning of creating your own animated film.Be it…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Last chance · today

Stay and Play

Come along to our stay and play session for pre-school age children. We'll have plenty of toys, colouring and books to keep the little ones busy.

Barrowford Library, Nelson

Last chance · tomorrow

Action and rhyme time

Children can enjoy some fun action-based rhymes, followed by a relaxing colouring-in session.

Nelson Library, Nelson

Last chance · 2 days left

Dolly Parton tribute party night at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Dolly Parton Tribute Night at Park Hill BarnGet ready for a night of rhinestones, big hair, and country-pop classics as we celebrate the music of the one and on…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Last chance · 3 days left

Lancashire Reading Trail - Page by page adventures

Children can sign up to the Lancashire Reading Trail, share and complete book reviews and take part in a themed craft activity using the official Reading Trail…

Brierfield Library, Nelson

Last chance · 4 days left

Jersey boys tribute afternoon tea at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

JERSEY BOYS TRIBUTE AFTERNOON TEAJoin us at Park Hill Barn for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the iconic sounds of the 50s and 60s with our Jersey Boys…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Last chance · 5 days left

Memory Cafe

A relaxed informal drop-in providing support for people with memory difficulties and their carers.We provide companionship, activities (including seated exercis…

Brierfield Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Crafty Pirates

Take part in Reading Heroes and join us for some pirate themed crafts. For ages 4 plus.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading scheme aimed at ages…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Collaborative Pirate Ship Project

Ahoy there! Well shive me timbers, our pirate ship is looking a little bare. We need YOU to help decorate it with some pirate flare!

Nelson Library, Nelson

Pendle Family Hub Drop Ins

Pendle Family Hub - SEND Drop-In Sessions Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)?Come along…

Nelson Family Hub and The Zone, Nelson

STEM Club

Calling all budding scientists, engineers and mathematicians! Join us for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based activities at Brierfield Libra…

Brierfield Library, Nelson

Little Steps session

Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning.Featuring: storytelling to enter…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Junior Pirates Quiz

Think you know all about pirates? Join us for a fun and competitive quiz based on this year's Reading Heroes theme and compete with other children.

Nelson Library, Nelson

The Pokémon Challenge

Complete a series of tasks inspired by Pokémon collector cards and gain the skills needed to become a true Pokémon Master.For ages 6 plus only.No booking needed…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Take That tribute night with'Rule the world'at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Park Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Friday 7th August Doors 7pm Show 8.30pm 2 for 12 cocktails between 7pm8pm Tickets 20Get ready for an unforgettable nigh…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Side by Side

Side by Side - Monthly Group for Dads & Male CarersJoin us for Side by Side, a friendly and welcoming session designed especially for dads, male carers, and chi…

Nelson Family Hub and The Zone, Nelson

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Reading Heroes: Junior Storytime and Paper Plate Pirates

We will be sharing an older story for school-aged children and getting creative to make our pirate crew.Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading sch…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Let's Go LEGO

Let's go and build with LEGO. Let your imagination roam free and construct a pirate ship fit for the stormy sea!Reading Heroes is our free children's summer rea…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Junior Storytime and Pirate Badges

We will be reading an older story for school-aged children and making pirate bounty!Reading Heroes is our free children's summer reading scheme aimed at ages 4…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: The Great Pirate Caper

Join us for Reading Heroes and help Captain Mcbook find their treasure in this pirate themed escapade.

Nelson Library, Nelson

Reading Heroes: Last chance crafts

Have you completed ALL tasks for Reading Heroes? If not, take part in our craft session in aid of becoming a Super Reading Hero!Reading Heroes is our free child…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Parents to Be

The sessions will: Help you to prepare for parenthood Safer sleep for your baby Support on feeding your baby How to ensure your home is safe and ready for your…

Whitefield Family Centre, Nelson

Lift your mood with mark making with Lancashire Adult Learning

This session is delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning.The focus of this taster session is around the creative benefits to our well-being: Make your mark, take…

Nelson Library, Nelson

Pure Presley - Elvis By Paul Larcombe At Park Hill Barn Barrowford

PURE PRESLEY - ELVIS by Paul Larcombe Date: Friday, 7th February Location: Park Hill Barn, Barrowford Tickets: £25 per person Doors Open: 7:00 PM Show Starts: 8…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Slow Down and De-stress through Creativity with Lancashire Adult Learning

A taster session on Monday 14 September delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning.Slow Down & De-stress Through Creativity The focus of the course is around the cr…

Nelson Library, Nelson

80s afternoon brunch at Park Hill Barn

Step into a neon-soaked time machine as Park Hill Barn transforms into an epic 80s wonderland for one unforgettable afternoon of food, music and pure retro part…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Swing & Rat Pack afternoon tea with Russell Shaun at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Swing & Rat Pack Afternoon Tea Starring Russell ShaunJoin us at Park Hill Barn for an afternoon of timeless music, elegance and indulgence as we present our Swi…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Lancashire Lifesavers with Lancashire Adult Learning

A session delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning.Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) are working in partnership with the North West Ambulance Service, BBC Radio Lan…

Nelson Library, Nelson

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Simply the best! Tina Turner & Motown tribute night at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

SIMPLY THE BEST Tina Turner & Motown ShowStarring Jen LoveGet ready for a high-energy night of iconic hits, powerhouse vocals and feel-good classics as Park Hil…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Spice Girls tribute brunch at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Spice up your weekend with the ultimate throwback brunch at Park Hill Barn!If you know every word to Wannabe, adore a bit of 90s girl power, and love a glam bru…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Dirty Dancing tribute brunch at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Park Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Saturday 17th October Doors 1.30pm Buffet Served 2pm Live Show 2.45pmNobody puts brunch in the cornerJoin us for an aft…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

A tribute to the Musicals'afternoon tea at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

MUSICALS TRIBUTE AFTERNOON TEAJoin us at Park Hill Barn for a spectacular afternoon celebrating the magic of the worlds greatest musical theatre with our Musica…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Dolly Parton tribute brunch at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Park Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Saturday 24th October Doors 1.30pm Buffet Served 2pm Live Show 2.45pmIts time to grab your rhinestones, round up your f…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Parents to Be

The sessions will: Help you to prepare for parenthood Safer sleep for your baby Support on feeding your baby How to ensure your home is safe and ready for your…

Nelson Family Hub and The Zone, Nelson

1940'S British Inspired Afternoon Tea At Park Hill Barn On Remembrance Sunday

1940s REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAPark Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Sunday 8th November Arrival 2.00pm Afternoon Tea Served 2.30pm 1940s Inspired Liv…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Soul & Motown afternoon tea at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

SOUL & MOTOWN AFTERNOON TEAJoin us at Park Hill Barn for an unforgettable afternoon of smooth vocals, timeless classics and soulful entertainment as we present…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Abba Tribute Afternoon Brunch At Park Hill Barn Barrowford

Park Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Saturday 21st November Doors 1.30pm Brunch Buffet Served 2pm Live Show 2.45pmCalling all Dancing Queens its time to say…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Drag brunch with Bonnie Ann Clyde at Park Hill Barn Barrowford

...Starring Bonnie Ann ClydeAs Seen on Ru Pauls Drag Race 2025Park Hill Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre Saturday 28th November Doors 1.30pm Brunch Served 2pm Liv…

Pendle Heritage Centre, Nelson

Bump Birth and Beyond

Bump, Birth and Beyond - Two-Week Antenatal Sessions Join us for two relaxed and informative weekly sessions designed to help you prepare for life after your ba…

Brierfield Family Hub, Nelson

Parents to Be

The sessions will: Help you to prepare for parenthood Safer sleep for your baby Support on feeding your baby How to ensure your home is safe and ready for your…

Brierfield Family Hub, Nelson