Discover the fascinating history of the area around Bellman quarry and lime kiln between Clitheroe and Chatburn on a free, evening guided walk on Thursday 28th August. The route includes a visit to Bellmanpark Lime Kilns Scheduled Monument, the site of Clitheroe's fourth racecourse and the location of the old Hark to Bellman Pub.
As part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, Wyre Council are offering a free event highlighting Bleasdale's past and present with a guided autumn walk around this lovely area on the 12th of September.
Tuesday 7th October sees the annual Bowland Lecture return to Browsholme Hall's beautiful Tithe Barn once again. In this year's lecture: Are You Lost? The past, present and future of Bowland", Dr Rob St John explores a series of historical moments over the last 150 years to narrate a story of the invention of contemporary Bowland, including, significantly, the designation of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964.
Full details, including booking information, are available by clicking on the highlighted links, or in the Festival Bowland listings at: www.forestofbowland.com/festival-bowland, where you'll find all this year's Festival Bowland events.
