Enjoy festive, fun events across Lancashire in the run up to Christmas
Meeting Santa Claus, painting ceramic stockings, fun craft activities, picking out artisan gifts and enjoying Christmas carols and brass bands are just some of the fun, festive activities on offer in the run up to Christmas Day.
Lancashire County Council are hosting free and inexpensive activities and events at libraries, museums and heritage sites across the county, including Judges' Lodgings, Clitheroe Castle Museum and Queen Street Mill to ensure that individuals and families on any budget can get into the festive spirit.
The fantastic Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band performing at their recent Friends' Christmas Fair
Councillor Matthew Salter, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for Education and Skills, said:
"There is so much festive fun on offer across the county throughout December for individuals and families to enjoy. Recent events at Gawthorpe Hall attracted nearly 1,000 people, before it closed for winter. Our other museum sites remain open and alongside local libraries have lots to offer.
"We want members of the community of all ages to come along to our venues and enjoy reading, arts and crafts, music, fun, new experiences and the magic of the festive period, together.
"Thank you so much to the Friends groups, our amazing staff and volunteers who have come together to create and support these wonderful events for the community."
Upcoming events include:
Upcoming events include:
• Get crafty this Christmas at Clitheroe Castle Museum and decorate your very own ceramic Christmas stocking. This session runs from noon-4pm every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now until December 30. £3 per craft.
• The Great Snowman Hunt at Clitheroe Castle Museum from noon-4pm every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now until December 30. Find them before they melt away! Adults £5.10, children go free.
• Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas in the beautifully decorated Judges' Lodgings in Lancaster on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December from 11am-4pm. Children can enjoy festive crafts and a special visit to Santa, while the Friends’ pop-up Tea Room will be open from 12pm to 3.30pm (payment by donation). Admission, including Santa, is £5 for adults and free for under 18s - no booking required.
• Explore more than 20 stalls offering handmade textiles, artisan homewares, jewellery, sweet treats and more at Queen Street Mill, near Burnley, at their annual community Christmas Fair from 11am-4pm on Saturday, 6 December. Entry is £3 for adults, with under 18s free. Character meet and greets including Ms Rachel, Elsa and Spider-Man are limited, so please book a place!
• Make your own festive wreath with Lancashire Adult Learning at Ormskirk Library from 9.30am-noon on Thursday, December 11 (free).
• Christmas Stories and Rhyme every Thursday at Burnley Library 3.45-4.30pm until 18 December (free).
• Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Year? Clitheroe Castle Museum is open and full of festive cheer! Explore ten galleries, get crafty with the kids, enjoy seasonal activities, and make magical memories as 2025 draws to a close. It's also an affordable family day out, with kids going free and only £5.10 per adult, including museum admission. You can also discover our special exhibition 'Hidden Hoards and Fascinating Finds' alongside the free photographic display 'Tracks of Life'.
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