All Events

Number of items: 18

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   Shonky: the Aesthetics of Awkwardness

   Bury

   This exhibition explores the nature of visual awkwardness through the work of artists and architects.

   Dates

   From:

   22 Jun 2018to22 Jun 2018

2. 

   

   Prestwich Carnival

   Type

   Carnival

   Prestwich

   Once a year St Mary's Park plays host to a great family outing including a fun fair, stalls village, music, parade and much more....

   Dates

   From:

   23 Jun 2018to24 Jun 2018

3. 

   

   Bury Agricultural Show

   Bury

   A Traditional Agricultural Show set in the beautiful Burrs Country Park with livestock, trade stands and attractions making a fantastic day out for all the family.

   Dates

   From:

   24 Jun 2018to24 Jun 2018

4. 

   

   Peel Tower Open Days

   Ramsbottom

   Explore Peel Tower during one of its regular 'Open Days' throughout the year. Sturdy footwear recommended.

   Dates

   From:

   24 Jun 2018to24 Jun 2018

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   1 Jul 2018to1 Jul 2018

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   14 Jul 2018to14 Jul 2018

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   12 Aug 2018to12 Aug 2018

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   27 Aug 2018to27 Aug 2018

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   16 Sep 2018to16 Sep 2018

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   23 Sep 2018to23 Sep 2018

5. 

   

   Summer Diesel Spectacular

   Type

   Heritage / Visitor Centre

   Bury

   Diesel fans will want to mark this date on their calendar, it's the second big diesel event of the East Lancashire Railway year and an excellent way to power through the summer.

   Dates

   From:

   6 Jul 2018to8 Jul 2018

6. 

   

   Kurt Schwitters in Bury

   Bury

   Heather Ross takes a look at Kurt Schwitters jouney to the North and England and how his internment shaped his art.

   Dates

   From:

   21 Jul 2018to21 Jul 2018

7. 

   

   Day Out With Thomas

   Type

   Family Friendly

   Bury

   Calling all little engineers! Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, at the East Lancashire Railway for a train ride unlike any other.

   Dates

   From:

   4 Aug 2018to5 Aug 2018

   From:

   6 Oct 2018to7 Oct 2018

8. 

   

   Sci-Fi on the Sidings

   Type

   Family Friendly

   Bury

   Push back the final frontier and boldly go where no steam railway has gone before at the third Sci-Fi on the Sidings event! Celebrate your science fiction faves on this themed family day out.

   Dates

   From:

   18 Aug 2018to19 Aug 2018

9. 

   

   Scotsman in Steam

   Type

   Event

   Bury

   The People's Engine, A3 60103 'Flying Scotsman', makes a hotly anticipated return to the East Lancashire Railway, visiting for a series of static displays and passenger services throughout the year.

   Dates

   From:

   24 Aug 2018to27 Aug 2018

   From:

   5 Sep 2018to8 Sep 2018

10. 

    

    The Ramsbottom Jigsaw Festival

    Ramsbottom

    Hundreds of completed jigsaw puzzles brought together to create a patchwork of colour and spectacle. Every puzzle available to buy.

    Dates

    From:

    5 Sep 2018to8 Sep 2018

11. 

    

    World Black Pudding Throwing Championships

    Type

    Sporting Event

    Ramsbottom

    This annual competition which dates back to the 1980s sees Black Puddings hurtled at a pile of Yorkshire Puddings on a 20ft high plinth.

    Dates

    From:

    9 Sep 2018to9 Sep 2018

12. 

    

    Head For The Hills

    Ramsbottom

    Head For The Hills is an award winning small festival featuring over fifty amazing artists and musicians including international acts, emerging UK talent and local heroes.

    Dates

    From:

    14 Sep 2018to16 Sep 2018

13. 

    

    Autumn Diesel Gala

    Type

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bury

    What better way for a diesel devotee to end a cracking year of events? Join the East Lancashire Railway for the third and final large scale diesel gala of 2018.

    Dates

    From:

    22 Sep 2018to23 Sep 2018

14. 

    

    Rail Ale Trail: Rawtenstall & Ramsbottom

    Type

    Food

    Bury

    Does chugging through lush valleys and pretty villages, stopping at some of the finest drinking establishments en route to sample a pint of locally brewed ale sound like the ideal way to spend a day? Then embark on a Rail Ale Trail and explore the fascinating history, heritage and hops that the...

    Dates

    From:

    29 Sep 2018to29 Sep 2018

    From:

    27 Oct 2018to27 Oct 2018

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    Halloween Ghost Trains

    Type

    Family Friendly

    Bury

    Are you brave enough to board the Halloween Ghost Train? Take a ride to Rawtenstall and back alongside a host of hideous haunters and giggling ghouls.

    Dates

    From:

    26 Oct 2018to27 Oct 2018

    From:

    31 Oct 2018to31 Oct 2018

16. 

    

    Scenic Railcar Weekend

    Type

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bury

    Pay tribute to the stalwart Diesel Multiple Unit at this special theme weekend as these endearing engines take the spotlight.

    Dates

    From:

    3 Nov 2018to4 Nov 2018

17. 

    

    Lancashire Weekend

    Type

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bury

    It's all things Lancashire at this special themed weekend celebrating the historic day when the county sent its first representatives to Parliament.

    Dates

    From:

    17 Nov 2018to18 Nov 2018

18. 

    

    Santa Specials

    Type

    Family Friendly

    Bury

    Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride through a winter wonderland on what has become a firm family favourite in the North West.

    Dates

    From:

    24 Nov 2018to25 Nov 2018

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    1 Dec 2018to2 Dec 2018

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    8 Dec 2018to9 Dec 2018

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    15 Dec 2018to16 Dec 2018

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    21 Dec 2018to24 Dec 2018