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A FREE film show provided by Burnley Film Makers.

A chance to see the mechanism of the war memorial clock dedicated to the fallen of the 1st World War.

Grane Engineering Museum is a community project in development where volunteers are bringing their Edwardian Steam Mill back to life after decades of neglect. See the mighty 500hp mill engine, looms, cars, bikes and other related exhibits.

Historic 18th C Quaker Meeting House and burial ground which has now a beautiful garden with borders. Original setting in Meeting room which is still in use. The stable underneath the cottage has been converted to an accessible toilet and kitchen.

A lovely Victorian church, with memorials for the local community and to the Kay-Shuttleworth family of Gawthorpe Hall, plus some lovely stained glass windows.

Whalley is Grade I listed building and a fine example of early English Architecture. Internally look for the Roman Altar, Stone from the Norman Church, Misericords and Chancel Roof. There are Saxon Crosses and Stone Coffins in the Churchyard.

Explore the glorious Gawthorpe Hall, this year as well as exploring inside the Hall you can also visit the Walled Garden, Great Barn and take a guided walk led by the Ranger around the wider estate.

Ordinary lives, ordinary people? What were the lives of Accrington residents like in times past.

Discover the servants at Hollins Hill House and immerse yourselves looking after Anne and William Haworth and their country style Arts and Crafts House. Have fun interacting with servants, playing traditional games and dressing up in period clothes.

An exhibition of St Mary's History celebrating the 550th Anniversary of the Church on this site, located at the heart of Todmorden Town Centre.

Our library is in the centre of Padiham which has some interesting architecture and history of its own and this will be the theme of the guided walk hosted by a local historian

Join us at Alliance to find out more about the exciting projects and historic sites Valley Heritage have been working on

How Clitheroe’s three ancient former Public Town Wells came to represent the essence of the ‘living infrastructure’ that shaped and supported ordinary life for centuries - if not millennia - here in Clyderhow/Clitheroe.

See inside one of the largest and most beautiful Mosques in the UK. Discover the history, beliefs and practices of Islam through a fantastic and extensive Exhibition.

Step back in time at Queen Street Mill and explore a working 19th-century cotton factory for free. See historic looms in action, enjoy guided tours, discover hidden areas and watch live craft demonstrations by skilled weavers and spinners.

Step back in time at Queen Street Mill and experience a working 19th-century factory with live machinery, costumed staff, behind-the-scenes access and enjoy lively clog dancing demos by the Lancashire Wallopers – all for free!

The long-awaited re-opening of Gawthorpe's Great Barn has arrived! Mostly closed since 2008, the £1.35m re-roofing project has allowed the 'cathedral-like' interior of this rare, Grade 1 listed aisled barn to be enjoyed once more.

A grade 1 listed building overlooking the beautiful Calderdale town of Todmorden. Come and see our Cappronier stained glass windows, large grounds and other fabulous features.

Join us as we explore Clitheroe's history through the lives of the ordinary people who worked here. Dive into working-class family history with a Local Studies talk, and enjoy poetry readings with Ribble Valley Stanza group!

Enjoy a guided tour of The Evolution of Equine Welfare Museum, followed by an presentation exploring the Charity’s journey across its 89-year history and has become a leading equine welfare charity that has rescued and rehomed thousands of equines.

The story of the infamous Bacup Highwaymen tells of a desperate gang of robbers executed in September 1827.

Enjoy free entry to Clitheroe Castle Museum

Lace up your boots for a heritage trail that offers peaceful walking and history insights from the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Whitaker brings a selection of Contact magazines out of the archive store and into the spotlight. Produced by David Whitehead & Sons, this in-house publication offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of Lancashire textile workers.

A chance to gain a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Accrington Stanley’s history and learn about the club's fantastic past.

The Todmorden Hippodrome was built in 1908 as a traditional vaudeville theatre. Come and see our theatre's new extension, its extensive archive collection of photographs, artefacts, costumes , which charts its history, custodians and performers.

The Social, Geological, Martial and Spiritual Significance of Clitheroe's three ancient former Public Town Wells.

Councillor Noordad Aziz, elected Mayor of Hyndburn, will provide tours of Accrington Town Hall.

Explore the rich history of the church, which dates back to 1546 and take the time to admire the architectural beauty of St. James Square.