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What's on in Barnoldswick

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In conversation with… Nicola Moorby, Curator of Historic British Art, Tate

J.M.W. Turner’s lifelong engagement with the sea resulted in some of his most dramatic and iconic paintings. This talk provides an overview of his obsession with the ocean and, in particular, his evolving exploration of the concept of the Sublime. A fascinating blend of imagination and observation, his pictures of storms and shipwrecks reflected the anxieties and ambitions of maritime Britain, as well as a personal pursuit of atmosphere and empirical style. Central to Turner’s reputation as a modern master, they have become defining images of the Romantic era, as well as an imaginative point of departure for his creative legacy.

Thu 1 OctHMS Cavalier(4mi)

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Community

Around £28

Commissioner’s House: Open House

An invititation to our annual ticket holders to step inside The Commissioner’s House and Gardens at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Sun 4 OctHMS Cavalier(4mi)

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Community

Individual School Photos

Individual School Photos at Bentham Community Primary School. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 8 OctBentham Community Primary School(1.5mi)

via Bentham Community Primary SchoolLocal gem

Community

Around £50

Steam Crane Experience

Get hands-on experience operating one of our historic steam cranes. Under the expert guidance of our volunteer engineers, you will learn the delicate art of controlling an original Locomotive Yard crane.

Sat 24 OctHMS Cavalier(4mi)

via HMS Cavalier

Workshops & Classes

Around £49

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Join the Master Ropemakers for our popular Christmas Wreath Making Workshops at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Bring your wreath-making ideas, choose your colour scheme, get creative and learn how to make a unique festive wreath to hang proudly on your door.

Sun 13 DecHMS Cavalier(4mi)

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Community

The Church Mouse Trail

Launched in October 2024, the Heart of Lunesdale Parishes are home to the Church Mouse Trail. Twelve mice in twelve locations across this North East corner of Lancashire. Start the trail in any of the locations, (leaflets, maps and activity pages available in all participating churches) and explore our local church heritage. See attachment for further details of locations.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St John the Evangelist's Church, Gressingham(6mi)

via St John the Evangelist's Church, GressinghamCurated

Markets & Fairs

Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market

Visit our thriving market every Thursday in the Market Square! We have a wide range of stallholders from artisan breads, hog roast, wines, fruit and vegetables, streetfood, arts and crafts, plants and flowers, homewares, herbs, pottery, cakes and much more! Kirkby Lonsdale has had a Market Charter since 1227. The original market was situated at the corner of Main Street and Market Street before being relocated to the town’s elegant Georgian square, overlooked at one end by The Royal Hotel, made famous by a visit by Queen Adelaide in 1840, and at the other by the old bank. Opening Hours Every Thursday from 9am. Winter: 9am – 3pm Summer: 9am – 4pm Please check with individual businesses for seasonal or public holiday opening times. “Kirkby Lonsdale Market is thriving with traders at the helm” – Market Times General stallholder spaces are available throughout the year, please contact Paul Laycock, Chair of the Market Co-operative, if you would like to enquire about a stall. Email Facebook Instagram Tiktok

Thu 23 Jul10:00Kirkby Lonsdale(5.4mi)

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Food & DrinkMarkets & Fairs

Crafts & Collectibles Market

New to Kirby Lonsdale is a Crafts & Collectables market to be held every Thursday (Market day), between 10am and 3pm. There’s also a “Fresh Food Café” with tasty homemade eat in or takeaway food, including vegetarian options. Come & join us we would love to see you. Supporting the upkeep of Lunesdale Hall.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments(5.5mi)

via Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments

Community

Around £290.00

International Youth Week 1

Big games. Big questions. A God who’s bigger. From day one it’s full-on: games in the Castle, challenges, new faces, big laughs. Across the week... Source

Fri 24 JulCapernwray Swimming Pool(7.5mi)

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Ritual Indie Folk Sessions: Tilda Gebhardt

Live Music

Around £15

Ritual Indie Folk Sessions: Tilda Gebhardt

Ritual returns to Lunesdale Hall on Friday 25th July with Lancaster-born singer-songwriter Tilda Gebhardt headlining an intimate evening of live music in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale. Blending poetic storytelling, cascading vocals and immersive piano-led songwriting, Tilda’s music feels perfectly suited to the lamp-lit atmosphere of Ritual. In 2025 Tilda released her debut album, Come The Afternoon a collection cast in warm light; a bright and bold beginning in which origins and endings play together in an immersive meditation where we can all journey to find a piece of ourselves. Check out Tilda’s Bandcamp page here. Support acts to be announced. Booking Adults £15 Early Bird £13.50 Book Online → Please note booking fee applies. Doors open at 7:00pm, music from 7:30pm. Bar available all evening.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments(5.5mi)

via Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments

Religion & Spirituality

Caton Methodist Worship Services

Join us at the Hub every Sunday at 10:30 am for uplifting services that inspire and nourish your spirit.

Sun 26 Jul11:30Lune Valley Methodist Hub(9.1mi)

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Community

Coffee Morning

In aid of St John’s Hospice Join us every last Tuesday of the month at Plato’s in Kirkby Lonsdale for a coffee morning, to help raise funds for St John’s Hospice who provide palliative care for the community of North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire. Homemade cakes and refreshments are available, all in the delightful surroundings of Plato’s on Mill Brow.

Tue 28 Jul11:00Plato's(5.5mi)

via Plato's

Food & DrinkMarkets & Fairs

Crafts & Collectibles Market

Thu 30 Jul11:00Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments(5.5mi)

via Piries' Soul Food - Face to Face and Online Courses and Appointments

Community

Around £290.00

International Youth Week 2

Big games. Big questions. A God who’s bigger. From day one it’s full-on: games in the Castle, challenges, new faces, big laughs. Across the week... Source

Fri 31 JulCapernwray Swimming Pool(7.5mi)

via Capernwray Swimming Pool

Religion & Spirituality

Families @4

An informal service of Worship and Praise for families followed by a Pizza or Pasta tea. 4-5 pm on the First Sunday of the month in the Church Hall. This service does not take place in April or August.

Sun 2 Aug16:00St Saviour's Church(7.7mi)

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Community

Burton Bop

On Monday 1st June (and on the first Monday of every month afterwards) there will be a Burton Bop in the Hall, from 2pm until 3pm. Lots of great music to dance to, great exercise whilst having fun, why not come along and join in?

Mon 3 Aug15:00Burton Memorial Hall(9mi)

via Burton Memorial HallLocal gem

Community

AIDA 1 and 2 - Capernwray

https://freedivers.co.uk/aida-1-star-course/ To book

Wed 5 Aug18:00Capernwray Visitor Moorings(8.6mi)

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Venues with events near Barnoldswick

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

Bentham Community Primary School1.5 miles away

More about Barnoldswick

North Yorkshire, England

Barnoldswick is in North Yorkshire, 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 Barnoldswick 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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