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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Around £35

SeekOut Arts & Music Festival 2026

SeekOut Festival returns for 2026 After three wonderful years, local support has helped this festival grow into something truly special and we can’t wait to gather again for another magical summer weekend. Nestled in the stunning woodland of Gisburn Forest, SeekOut is a lovingly curated micro-festival, limited to fewer than 500 people, creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home. The festival offers an exceptional mix of eclectic, high-quality live music, including national and local artists, alongside interactive art, theatre, wellbeing experiences and creative activities for all ages. Proudly created and run by loyal volunteers, SeekOut is a safe, relaxed and family-friendly environment. Children are free to explore, play and laugh, roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, making new friends and enjoying the simple joy of being outdoors.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trail(2mi)

via Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike TrailLocal gem

Community

Westminster Catechism

Congregational Chapel is being delightfully mysterious about Westminster Catechism. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Congregational Chapel(6.8mi)

via Congregational ChapelLocal gem

Community

Stepping Stones

“Stepping Stones”, a friendly babies and toddlers group, meets in Holy Ascension church on Thursday mornings during term time. We start at 10am and welcome you with a cuppa and chat. At 10.30am we share a story, enjoy songs and making music together. Our favourite time – “snack time” follows – lots of healthy snacks and a drink for everyone. There’s crafts, playdough, a sensory area, a ‘messy tray’ and lots of toys. We look forward to welcoming you. For further details please

Thu 23 Jul11:00Holy Ascension Church(5.9mi)

via Holy Ascension Church

Community

Junior Archaeologists: Dig Pits

23 July 2026 - 10:30 - 14:45 Clitheroe Castle Museum Clitheroe Castle Clitheroe

Thu 23 Jul11:30Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre(8.7mi)

via Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre

Religion & Spirituality

Morning Bible Study

Spotted Morning Bible Study on Congregational Chapel's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Congregational Chapel(6.8mi)

via Congregational ChapelLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Afternoon Open Church

Afternoon Open Church — brought to you by Congregational Chapel and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Congregational Chapel(6.8mi)

via Congregational ChapelLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Basic Bible Study led by Alan Marsden

Basic Bible Study led by Alan Marsden at Congregational Chapel. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Congregational Chapel(6.8mi)

via Congregational ChapelLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Bible Study with Christopher (Kit) Owen-Smith

We've tracked down Bible Study with Christopher (Kit) Owen-Smith at Congregational Chapel. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 23 Jul20:45Congregational Chapel(6.8mi)

via Congregational ChapelLocal gem

Community

Around £15.50

Katie Spencer

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs.

Fri 24 JulVictoria Hall(5.8mi)

via Victoria HallCurated

Dance

Around £6.00

Picnic supper dance

The music for the evening will be provided by Cath and Richard. Please bring along your own Picnic supper, tea and coffee will be provided in the interval. Admission is £6.00 per person, cash only please. The dance commences at 7.30.p.m until 11.p.m.

Fri 24 JulGargrave Village Hall(8.4mi)

via Gargrave Village HallCurated

Festivals & Events

Around £15.00 – £220.00

SeekOut Festival

After three wonderful years, local support has helped this festival grow into something truly special and we can’t wait to gather again for another magical summer weekend.

Fri 24 JulThe Grand Venue, Clitheroe(8.5mi)

via The Grand Venue, ClitheroeLocal gem

Festivals & Events

SeekOut Festival

24 July 2026 - 26 July 2026 - 13:00 - 00:00

Fri 24 JulClitheroe Visitor Information Centre(8.7mi)

via Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre

Children & Family

Stay and Play

Something's afoot at Settle Library and it goes by the name of Stay and Play. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Settle Library(5.5mi)

via Settle LibraryLocal gem

Community

Settle Food Pantry

A food bank but without the need of a referral or registration. If you need a little bit of extra help, then come along to Holy Ascension Church at Settle. We even offer a cuppa and a biscuit.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Holy Ascension Church(5.9mi)

via Holy Ascension Church

Ben Avison’s Wild Wisdom and Becky Taylor & Sam Lawrence

Live Music

Around £19

Ben Avison’s Wild Wisdom and Becky Taylor & Sam Lawrence

A special evening celebrating the launch of Wild Wisdom: Songs of the Green Trails – a new collaborative album and multimedia project from Ben and Jon Avison, created with 20 artists and writers. Blending original songs, storytelling and visual art, Wild Wisdom explores our connection to landscape and the experience of long-distance walking, brought to life by a full band and guest contributors.

Sat 25 JulVictoria Hall(5.8mi)

via Victoria HallCurated

Community

Around £4

Strawberry Circus Day

Join Poppy and the Strawberry Cirque team for a fun filled circus day in Victoria Gardens! Join us for a morning of blowing bubbles or an afternoon of circus learning. Learn ground based circus or aerial acrobatics in our drop-in workshops. Be sure not to miss our Circus Show at 1pm with mind-blowing hula-hoop tricks and aerial acrobatics!

Sat 25 JulVictoria Hall(5.8mi)

via Victoria HallCurated

Community

Mill Fest

25 July 2026 - 00:00 - 12:00 Bar and Grill at Holmes Mill Greenacre Street Clitheroe

Sat 25 JulClitheroe Visitor Information Centre(8.7mi)

via Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre

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Venues with events near Mere Syke

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trail2.0 miles away

More about Mere Syke

Lancashire, England

Mere Syke is in Lancashire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Mere Syke events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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