Lancashire Museums

🌞Schools out for summer and we have some fantastic family events on at #GawthorpeHall. From outdoor theatre garden games and crafts, to pond dipping and nature exploring. Bring the family down for some holiday fun, see link for details tiny.cc/EventsAtGawtho… #SummerFun

What a fantastic hands-on workshop on Neolithic pottery! 🏺 Many thanks to Dr Rick Peterson (UCLan) for guiding us—and for helping everyone make a bowl to take home! 😄 Festival fun continues until 31 July: tiny.cc/EventsAtClithe… #FestivalOfArchaeology

🕵️‍♂️ Armchair Archaeology at Clitheroe Castle – 26 July, 11–4pm! Curious about archaeology? Drop in to explore online tools, handle real artefacts, and meet Ribble Valley Archaeology www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/even… #ClitheroeCastle #FestivalOfArchaeology

🏺 Join our Junior #Archaeology workshops at #ClitheroeCastle (23-31 July)! 24 & 30 July: Dig Pits – Free 23 & 31 July: Neolithic Pottery – £2.50 23 & 31 July: Medieval Tile Pottery – £2.50 Suitable for ages 7+. Booking essential tiny.cc/EventsAtClithe… #FestivalOfArchaeology

Did you know that most of our @LancsMuseums museums are now offering free admission for those up to the age of 18? And for £25, gain unlimited re-entry for the pass holder and up to three adults with our Xplorer pass. Discover more: orlo.uk/i7aja #LancsSummer

☀️ We’re bringing together everything you need to know to make the most of your summer in Lancashire! 🚲 From low-cost activities to new opportunities, we have you covered. Follow our campaign and share your tips to make this summer fabulous #LancsSummer orlo.uk/nSOeR

Vote for your top 3 favourite #50LancashireObjects for @LancsMuseums orlo.uk/vdxLF 👆 Choose 3 objects before 31 July 👀 📧 Look out for our email to verify your vote 🏛️ View them in person at Helmshore Mills orlo.uk/ijmRP

Huge thanks to Dr Allie Stewart (UCLan) for kicking off #ClitheroeCastle’s #FestivalOfArchaeology with a brilliant “Buried Biographies” workshop! 🦴 Participants explored how bioarchaeologists read bones to uncover hidden stories. More events: tiny.cc/EventsAtClithe… #Archaeology

🎅 Is it too early to mention the C word? We don't think so… because Victorian Christmas bookings for #Lancashire schools are now OPEN! #GawthorpeHall 24 – 28 Nov #JudgesLodgings 1 – 5 Dec For more info 👉shorturl.at/hYfrw

Join us this Saturday 19th July at #ClitheroeCastle when there is free entry to our #Archaeology Festival Hub! Chat to archaeologists and experts. Dive into the world of archaeology with fun for all ages. www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/all-… #FestivalOfArchaeology #Lancashire

🗝️ Hidden Hoards & Fascinating Finds! 🗝️ Discover rare #archaeological treasures at Clitheroe Castle's new exhibition. Each artefact reveals a unique piece of Lancashire’s history. Free with museum admission—bring friends and family for a day of adventure! www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/even…

Love #archaeology and local history? Book your FREE Clitheroe Castle Archaeology Tour! 🏰 🗓️ 19 July, 11:30am-12:30pm. Limited tickets, so book now www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/even… Afterwards, visit our #FestivalOfArchaeology Community Hub to meet local archaeologists and experts.

We are excited to share that Dr Isabella Rosner curator Royal School of Needlework will be lecturing on 17th century embroidered caskets at #GawthorpeHall on Friday 19 September. £10 per person, booking essential, more info on this and all events here tiny.cc/EventsAtGawtho…

📢 Calling all junior #archaeologists to #ClitheroeCastle 19 July: Neolithic House paper craft £2.50 24 & 30 July: Dig Pits FREE 23 & 31 July: Neolithic Pottery £2.50 23 & 31 July: Medieval Tile Pottery £2.50 Booking essential tiny.cc/EventsAtClithe… 🎉#FestivalOfArchaeology

Staff at #GawthorpeHall couldn't wait to get their hands on the paperback of 'The Invention of Charlotte Bronte'. Plus book your seat to hear the author Graham Watson talk all about it on Thursday 31 July, 12.30pm £8 per person tiny.cc/EventsAtGawtho… #CharlotteBronte

⚱️Join Dr Peterson @UCLanArchAnth at #ClitheroeCastle museum 15th July, 6 to 7.30pm, for a Neolithic pottery workshop and talk. Create your own bowl to take home and enjoy. Tickets £5. Follow the link to book your place tiny.cc/EventsAtClithe… #FestivalOfArchaeology #Clitheroe

😀Almost time for our #FestivalofArchaeology Community Hub Day at #ClitheroeCastle Join us 19 July, 11 to 3pm for a special day celebrating archaeology! Meet archaeologists and local historians. Chat to students and enjoy family-friendly activities www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/even…

Coming soon to #ClitheroeCastle: "Hidden Hoards & Fascinating Finds!" Explore Lancashire's history through remarkable archaeological treasures, from a 4,000-year-old gold armlet to a 1600s thimble. 11 July 2025 to 15 March 2026. Included with admission. www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/even…

At #GawthorpeHall on Thursday 31 July we are celebrating author Charlotte Bronte with a talk by author Graham Watson (booking essential £8). Plus drop-in activities from make a mini book to Victorian dress up. See link for details and other summer events tiny.cc/GAWSUMMER

It's a busy last few weeks and we're loving the energy from #Lancashire schools enjoying trips and outreach before the end of term! Thinking ahead to Autumn 2025? Our calendar fills up fast so get in touch as soon as you can to secure your date! lancashire.gov.uk/heritage-learn…