Nelson Library, Nelson
Creative Tourist
A public library in Nelson, Lancashire, which runs a number of events and classes.
What's on near Nelson Library, Nelson
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Confessional Takeover: A night at The Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral
The team behind Confessional Festival presents a day of grassroots live music in the crypt of the stunning Blackburn Cathedral.
from £10.00
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Widescreen Weekend at The National Science and Media Museum
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of large-format cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
from £115
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Encounter Festival in Preston
Expect a joyous weekend loaded with outdoor performances, live music, hands-on family events, and of course, Preston’s signature Torchlight Procession and firework display.
free entry
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Jewish Culture Club
Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum.
free entry
UrbanArtistry Presents… Spiritual Letters – The Art Of Mr Paradox Paradise at CULTPLEX
Discover The Life and Art of Mr. Paradox Paradise as UrbanArtistry continue their series of street art docs at CULTPLEX.
from £5.50
Elijah Fox at The Stoller Hall
This autumn, join The Stoller Hall for a solo piano performance from world-renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer, Elijah Fox.
from £22.50
Manchester Camerata: Māyā – An Orchestral Carnatic Song at The Stoller Hall
Fusing the sound of a Western Classical Orchestra with Carnatic song, Rushil Ranjan presents his new composition Māyā, commissioned by Manchester Camerata.
from £25.00
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Hybrid Futures at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entryWhere to go near Nelson Library, Nelson
Northlight (Brierfield) Mill in Pendle
A former cotton mill built in 1832, and purchased by Pendle Council in 2012.
Lancashire
Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre features Pendle Art Gallery, a museum on Pendle life, a shop and family friendly café.
Lancashire
The White Swan
at Fence
at Fence
The White Swan at Fence is a gastro-pub with much to brag about. Delicious drinks and fantastic food has got this pub a Michelin Star.
Burnley
Thompson Park, Burnley
A formal Edwardian urban park in Burnley which retains most its original features including a boating lake and an Italian garden.
Blackburn
Rowley Lake
Rowley Lake is on the outskirts of Burnley, with much to offer to the walker who goes out of their way to venture out here. It’s open scope and substantial size lend it vast appeal, while it’s natural activity and beauty make it a pretty picture, with views extending endlessly across the flat plain.
Burnley
Glassmonkey Studio
Glassmonkey Studio is the largest glass fusing studio in the area. The studio is home to a gallery selling handmade fused glassware jewellery, art and greeting cards. They also host regular workshops for fused glass, soap making, enamelling, and silver clay jewellery making.
Lancashire
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Burnley Mechanics Theatre showcases an array of talent; touring shows and local theatre also.
Burnley
The Weavers Triangle
The Weavers Triangle is a modern name for an area on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal that was once at the heart of Burnley’s textile industry. The name was first used in the 1970s, as interest developed in preserving Burnley’s industrial heritage, and refers to the roughly triangular shape of the region.
Lancashire
Pendle Hill
Most famous for its links to the now notorious witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill and its surrounding towns and villages are a truly bewitching area of Lancashire. History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle.
Burnley
Hurstwood Hall Guest House
Hurstwood Hall Guest House is steeped in local history. It was built in 1579 by the Towneley family and is a Grade II star listed building that retains many of its original features.
Towneley Hall
Historic house, art gallery and museum. Museum houses a variety of displays, encompassing natural history, Egyptology, local history, textiles, decorative art and regional furniture. Art gallery is focused on Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art, “with some earlier paintings as well”.
Lancashire District Guides
Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Music in Manchester and the North
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.