Days Out in Rossendale

Heritage Talk: Work, Rest and Play

For Heritage Open Day 2026, join our Curator for a talk informed by our archive selection of contact magazines, bringing them out into the spotlight.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Last chance · 2 days left

Heritage Talk: The Jacobite Rebellions of The 18th Century & The Development of Ordnance Survey Maps

Join local historian and map enthusiast Nigel Jepson for a fascinating journey through the rich history of Bury and Rossendale, revealed through the remarkable…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

New

A Time To Carry: Phytography Workshop

Join artist Dave Griffiths for a hands-on, creative workshop exploring the magic of 'phytography' a camera-less photographic process that uses the natural chemi…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

New

Heritage Open Day

Join us for this special event meeting some of the mill workers of the past. Ranging from the early days of industry here, through to their closures.Learn more…

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Rossendale

The Little Art School: Figurine Painting & Mini Sculptures

In this session, you'll be painting clay figurines and creating wire sculptures inspired by the artworks in our Sculpture Garden.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Mini Makers: Spooky Crafts

Get yourself ready for Halloween with our spooky crafts you can take home with you! Sit, make and get into the spooky trick or treating spirit!

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Heritage Talk: A Church and its People

A Church through Time. A social history of Valley village life told through the characters and stories of the people of Helmshore's parish church.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Heritage Talk: The Gothic Landscape of the Pendle Witches

Join Alex Bevan and Hannah Singleton for two talks which explore the ways the trial and executions of the Pendle Witches are remembered through tourism, souveni…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Mum, I Love You

This short documentary explores the emotional and psychological impact of loss on a daughter caring for her mum, who lives with Alzheimers disease.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

New

Jane Horrocks Presents Yolk and Aliens

The northern premiere of Yolk and Aliens, a film by Jane Horrocks in collaboration with Francesca Levi (video artist) and Molly Vivian (musician).

The Whitaker, Rossendale

Artist Support Network: What Happens After Art School

An honest, practical artist support talk about what happens after art school: finding opportunities, getting paid, building confidence, meeting people and keepi…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Trash to Treasure

Join us for a magical making adventure! Children will transform recycled materials into their very own witches and wizard figures, using imagination, creativity…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

The Little Art School: Bonfire Night Crafting

In this session, you'll be creating wonderful prints on fabric and making star sculptures inspired by fireworks.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Mini Makers: Puppet Making

Join in this fun craft session where you'll be making whimsical puppets which you can take home and play with!

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Heritage Talk: Victorian Criminals, Crime, Punishment & the Dark Side of the 19th Century

Join us for a fascinating look into the world of Victorian crime, where thieves, swindlers, poachers and murderers lived alongside respectable society.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Oak Gall Ink Workshop

In conjuncture with her exhibition, Artist Stefanie Trow is delivering a hands-on workshop exploring the ancient craft of making oak gall ink from natural mater…

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

The Little Art School: Christmas Crafts

In this session, you'll be creating beautiful Christmas cards and hand-stitched felt decorations.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

Heritage Talk: Christmas Traditions Through the Ages

Join us for a festive journey through the history of Christmas and discover how many of the traditions we cherish today evolved over the centuries.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

New

Christmas Cracker Workshop

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Cracker Workshop! Create your own personalised Christmas crackers, complete with plenty of festive cheer.

The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Rossendale

New