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Something For The Weekend And Beyond

Looking for something to do over the weekend or the next few weeks that is accessible by rail? Then Community Rail Lancashire maybe able to help – have a look at our handy guide below!

 

Every Sunday until 7th May 2022 – Winter Rambler Service – a winter version of the DalesRail service between Blackpool North/Preston and Hellifield that connects into services on the Settle – Carlisle route – see Timetable 12 for details. Please check before travelling as isolation with Covid 19 is still affecting some services across the Northern area.

Every Tuesday – Your Local Market Lytham – the new Tuesday market inside Lytham Assembly Rooms on the corner of Dicconson Terrace and the Promenade opposite the car park on Lytham Green.  Artisan foods and crafts 11:00 – 16:00. More details on Lytham Market

Every Tuesday – Clitheroe Country Market, in the Church Hall on Moor Lane, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ, 09:30 – 12:00 – a country market with quality home baked, hand made and home grown produce. A wide selection of goods from a co-operative of local producers. Home made cakes, pies and jams also handicraft items such as cards, knits and textile gifts. More details on https://www.facebook.com/Clitheroe-Country-Market-307301586087846/

First Thursday of every month – St. Anne’s Farmers Market, in the main square in St. Anne’s a monthly farmers market with locally and regionally produced food and drink on sale. Meet the people who grow, rear, make and bake your food. More details on www.visitlancashire.com/

Third Saturday of every month – Clitheroe Piano Meet Up, would you like to meet fellow players, share knowledge and develop your performance skills on a Bechstein grand? Then get along to Clitheroe Library on the third Saturday of the month 12:45 – 15:30 for more details contact Janet or Liz on clitheroepiano@gmail.com or download the poster on this link Clitheroe Piano Meet Up

Now and going forward for 2022 – The Longitude Gallery Clitheroe, a gallery with a showcase of great North-Western artistic talent – more details on http://thelongitudegallery.co.uk/

Clitheroe Castle Museum has now reopened but booking is essential. Opening hours are 11:00 to 16:00 (last entry 15:20) daily. Details of how to book on lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums/clitheroe-castle-museum/

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 – 16:45 with free admission. Please visit blackburnmuseum.org.uk/plan-your-visit/ for details.

GENERAL EVENTS

Now and until Saturday 26th March 2022 – Natural High – reconnect with nature in this contemplative exhibition of British landscape scenery from The Atkinson’s fine art collection. The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport Mon – Sat 10:00 – 16:00. Details on theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/natural-high/

Now and until 21st May 2022 – The Monochrome Museum – Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery – Black and White in Art and Design. Free entry and the museum is open Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 – 16:45. Click here to see the poster.

Now and until Friday 30th September 2022 – Shifting Sands – an art project in the grounds of the stunning Lytham Hall. The project has seen local artist Nicky Thompson create a series of artwork for posters in the style of the railway posters of the 30s, 40s & 50s. The works are displayed on a trail around the 78 acres of the grounds of Lytham Hall and are available to be seen until September 2022. Go here to see what is being displayed:  Shifting Sands

Saturday 19th March 2022 – Lancashire Rail Rambler Guided Walks – two walks in the Sowerby Bridge area led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers. Walk 1 is a strenuous 11 miles starting at Sowerby Bridge and finishing at Halifax. Walk 2 is a moderately easy 7.5 miles starting and finishing at Sowerby Bridge – more details can be found on this link: Rail Rambler Walks

Saturday 26th March 2022 – a Community Rail Lancashire Guided Walk  – led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers this is a moderate 9 mile walk starting and finishing at Bromley Cross – full details on Community Rail Lancashire Guided Walks Spring 2022

Saturday 2nd April 2022 – Lancashire Rail Rambler Guided Walks – two walks in the Windermere area led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers. Both walks start and finish at Windermere, walk 1 is a strenuous 11.5 miles and walk 2 is a moderately easy 8 miles – full details can be found on this link: Rail Rambler Walks

Tuesday 12th April 2022 – a Community Rail Lancashire Guided Walk  – led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers this is a moderate 7.5 mile walk starting at Church & Oswaldtwistle and finishing at Accrington – full details on Community Rail Lancashire Guided Walks Spring 2022

PLACES TO VISIT

Click the link above to see a host of interesting places to visit that are close to CRL’s community rail stations.

DESTINATIONS

Click the link above for a page of suggestions for places and towns to visit – all suggestions and content considered.