Visit Barnoldswick

24/07/2024

Barlick Beach is ready for visitors!

Speedy progress setting up the beach means the summer attraction on Barnoldswick's Town Square will open TOMORROW (Thursday 25th July), four days ahead of schedule.

After the official opening next Monday, there'll be a range of different daily activities for families.

New for 2024 is a Saturday Beach Market on 10th and 17th August.

Barnoldswick FREE Beach has been running during summer holidays for well over a decade and attracts families from a wide area.

Seating around the covered sand allows family groups to socialise in a welcoming environment while children play on the beach. (Adults remain responsible for children at all times.)

The beach is organised by Barnoldswick Town Council. It runs until Friday 23rd August.

24/05/2024

18/05/2024

Marquee set up for next weekend's Bands On The Square by 1.30pm today, and plenty of seating being used this afternoon and evening on the Town Square.

Tomorrow, the stage goes in and, all being well, seating will be back out of the square during the afternoon.

BOTS gets going at 6pm next Friday (24th May) and runs from 12 noon to 11pm next Saturday and Sunday and 12 noon to 7pm on Monday 27th May.

It's a free entry event with an onsite bar.

A reminder that due to licensing conditions, own-drinks are not allowed to be taken into the venue during the event.

17/05/2024

Oooh!

In just seven days, we'll be pressing the big green 'GO' button to begin our four-day FREE festival on Barnoldswick's Town Square.

The BOTS team is getting questions about what drinks will be available at the BOTS BAR, so, here you go!

Last year, Bands On The Square covered its costs with bar and merchandise sales, together with donations. We'd like to do the same again.

BUT, last year's success had a sting in the tail, as takings put us over the VAT threshold... and we now have to charge 20% VAT on all sales. Boo!

The Good News is we've kept the price of beer and cider the same as last year, £3.50 a can, or three for £10.

And more good news is we've added a second pop-up 'Cans Only' bar to the venue, giving us a full 65ft (19.5m) of bar frontage and even better service!!!

Volunteers, staff and contractors will be hitting the ground in earnest over the next seven days to bring you Britain's BEST free live music event.

Please support BOTS and help keep live music alive!

12/05/2024

"Does anybody really know what time it is?"

It's nearly time for Barnoldswick's Bands On The Square 2024!

The event team is putting final touches to the preparations for this year's event.

The FREE four-day live music festival is on Friday to Monday over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 24th to 27th May.

Barnoldswick's Town Square is the venue for this popular festival which attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

Next weekend (18th/19th), the large BOTS marquee and staging will be installed.

Oh, and with the unique 'B A R N O L D S W I C K' clock, does anyone in Barlick really know what time it is?!

26/04/2024

Are YOU BOTS ready?!

Bands On The Square merchandise will be on sale this Sunday (28th April) at the pop-up shop, 12 Frank Street from 1 to 3pm.

This coincides with the monthly Artisan Market on the Town Square.

The BOTS team is getting ready for this year's Spring Bank Holiday, FREE, four-day music festival, which is just five weeks away now.

Get yourself ready with a BOTS tee or hoody!

20/04/2024

Here it is! The announcement you've been waiting for! 🎉

24/03/2024

Cracking weather for Barnoldswick's first Artisan Market of 2024!

The makers' market is now held on the fourth Sunday in the month in the Town Square.

20/03/2024

Please don't be late!

There are Easter Eggs for the first 500 children to complete the White Rabbit card hunt at Saturday's Barnoldswick in Wonderland event!

Hunting the cards around the town centre is just one of the activities during the Lewis Carroll themed day on Saturday 23rd March.

Alice herself will be hosting elocution and etiquette lessons at her tea parties throughout the afternoon.

The Queen of Hearts will be conducting hedge-hog croquet, the Cheshire Cat will be telling tall stories and the Mad Hatter giving dancing lessons.

There's also a magnificent Makers' Market and entertainment on the Town Square stage.

Barnoldswick in Wonderland is the final event in the town council's winter programme and is partly funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

16/03/2024

Next Saturday!

Programme for Barnoldswick In Wonderland on 23rd March.

Hardcopy flyers available in local shops. These are also being distributed through pupil-post at local primary schools.

Another FREE family event from Barnoldswick Town Council with funding from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

AND, on Sunday 24th March, it's the first Artisan Market of 2024 on Barnoldswick's Town Square. (This market is now held on the FOURTH Sunday of the month in Barlick.)

15/03/2024

This weekend's challenge...

Travelling on the A59 one evening this week, I stopped at a broken down car to ask if I could help.

Ended up taking a couple and their young baby to Skipton train station to shelter from the rain while they waited for rescue.

All I know about the couple is that they were travelling from Clitheroe to Middleton (Leeds).

A couple of days later, I realised that the young mum had left her coat and keys in my car...

The challenge is to see how long it takes to reunite coat and keys with their owner.

13/03/2024

Only a week-and-a-half to go before Barnoldswick's next fantastic, free, family-friendly, fun-filled, theatrical fantasy event!

Barnoldswick IS Wonderland when Alice and the Queen of Hearts return to the town on Saturday 23rd March.

Together with the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, the Lewis Carroll characters will recreate a fantasy world in the friendly market town.

Children will take elocution lessons with Alice at her tea-party, dance with the Mad Hatter, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts and listen to the Cheshire Cat's stories.

Families can also follow the White Rabbit Trail with a chance for children to be rewarded with a Humpty-Dumpty Easter egg when they complete the challenge.

Wonderland is the third and final event of a trio of winter events staged by Barnoldswick Town Council which is part-funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Wizarding World Ice Trail in January and February's Arts and Crafts Festival attracted thousands of visitors to the town.

Barnoldswick's Wonderland adventure gets underway from 9am with a magnificent Makers' Market. Entertainment from Barnoldswick Brass Band begins during the morning and activities last until late afternoon.

It's an event not to be missed.

Town council organisers say, "Don't be late!"

20/02/2024

This year's Bands On The Square is just a few months away (24th to 27th May).

Check out this promo video from eight years ago for a flavour of what to expect!

17/02/2024

In my hometown of Barnoldswick they host all kinds of events for children (and adults). In Feb 2023 they hosted a 'Barnoldswick Arts & Crafts' week; celebrating all kinds of creation from people withi

11/02/2024

Barnoldswick's Fabulous FREE Family-Friendly February Festival of Arts and Crafts is next Saturday (17th February).

Put your❤️ into Art with this Love Barnoldswick event!

09/02/2024

A good family day out.

A larger-than-life Celtic fairy is set to grace Barnoldswick's Festival of Arts and Craft on 17th February. Shee, a 2.5m tall Sith, will come to life at the free event.

International sculptor Gordon Banks will conjure his latest folklore-based creation live on the Town Square Stage during the Festival. In Celtic lore, a Sith is a fairy or hill. (A Gaelic word, Sith is pronounced Shee.)

Following the festival, Shee will join existing supernatural sculptures at the town's Sculpture Trail and stand astride the Pennine watershed looking out from Letcliffe Hill towards her Celtic homeland in the west.

Gordon will be contributing an entertaining commentary to his on-stage sculpting of Barnoldswick's latest landmark as part of the day-long 'Love Barnoldswick' event next Saturday. His Sith won't be the only fairy involved with the festival though, as the town's Yarn Fairies have an exhibition of their crocheted post-box toppers.

The day also includes family-friendly workshops with Gawthorpe Textiles Collection and local craftspeople, together with a town-centre trail to view twelve shop window paintings based on Barnoldswick's busy calendar of events.

Children following the trail will receive a reward when they complete their tour around the town. Little hands will be able to help with a 'Love Barnoldswick' silk painting, weave willow and get crafty with a host of other hands-on creative activities.

The Festival also has FREE face-painting for children.

The Town Square will have a Makers' Market and visitors will be invited to view Barnoldswick's permanent public art installations in the centre and at the Letcliffe Park Sculpture Trail and Kelbrook Road's Sensory Garden.

Barnoldswick's Festival of Arts and Crafts gets underway at 10am on Saturday 17th February (Market from 9am).

The day is one of a trio of winter events organised by Barnoldswick Town Council and funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The final event of the season is 'Barnoldswick In Wonderland' on 23rd March.

Watch out for a future post with a full programme of activities.

25/01/2024

It's looking good for Barnoldswick's Magical Festival of Ice and Fire on Saturday (27th January)!

The forecast is for it to be dry with light winds.

Mild conditions will see the Ice sculptures transform throughout the day. Crisp carvings will soften to smoother surfaces with the grain of the ice gleaming inside them. They will be truly magical!

Volunteers are now on the last lap towards completing over 4,000 items that need to be collected by children taking part in the Wizard Trail around the town centre.

But it'll be up to prospective pupils and their families to build their own broomsticks and put the finishing touches to wizarding uniforms.

Enrolment in the Barlick School of Wizardry is limited to the first 300 children taking part. Families are advised to make an early start on the Trail.

With lots of hands-on activities, the Magical Makers Market, Fire Show and special activities being put on by local businesses, there's something to enchant people of any age at the Festival throughout the day.

Organised by Barnoldswick Town Council, the event is funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Ice sculptures have been sponsored by Filtrox and Silentnight, and Hope Technology is supporting the three events being held in Barnoldswick this winter.

Please have a look at the full programme of activities.

We'll be charmed to see you on Saturday!

19/01/2024

You can now pick up a leaflets for next Saturday's (27th January) FREE Festival of Ice and Fire in local shops.

The Magical Barnoldswick event will feature more ice sculptures than ever, thanks to sponsorship from local businesses.

Children will be able to help carve a Wizarding World of Barnoldswick Ice Wall, and there'll be live ice sculpting on the Town Square stage.

The Wizard Trail around the town centre will equip children to enrol at Barlick's School of Wizardry, with lots of hands-on activities included.

Town centre streets will host a Magical Makers' Market, and a Fire and Light Show will round off the day.

The event is organised by Barnoldswick Town Council and is supported with funding from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

14/01/2024

Fantastic event on 27th January!

Barnoldswick's Magical Festival of Ice and Fire is just two weeks away (Saturday 27th January).

Check out a video of last year's event on this video. https://youtu.be/geB8tqY7poc

The theme of this year's Ice Trail is Magical Barnoldswick.

Wizarding characters and artefacts will be captured in gleaming ice through the magic of sculptors from Glacial Arts.

As well as experiencing the wonder of the Ice Trail, apprentice wizards will equip themselves with a dozen items needed to attend Barlick's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, take part in an Enchantment of Wizards' Parade and practice magical moves in a special workshop.

Youngsters will also be able to get hands-on helping to carve a Wizard Ice Wall. Ice sculptor Mat Chaloner will demonstrate his craft with a live carving on the Town Square stage throughout the afternoon.

The all-day Magical Makers' Market will hide secretive golden balls to be found by aspiring apprentice wizards as part of the Wizard Trail, one of the dozen essential items to be discovered on the day.
Families will need to help make some of the items on the Wizard Trail. Broomstick manufacture is on the Town Square, while uniform production is at the Holy Trinity Church and Wizard gowns are being fitted at the Civic Hall.

Barnoldswick's library also has family activities during the morning.
Magical Barnoldswick will also be celebrated with an immersive display of local images on the big screen at The Rainhall Centre.

A Fire Show finale will take place at 4.30pm on the Town Square, with a duo from 'Fools Rush In' entertaining the audience with their pyrotechnic performance before the Enchantment of Wizards' Parade at 5pm.

Barnoldswick's Free Ice Trail will be bigger than ever, thanks to sponsorship from local businesses.

The event is one of three winter activities organised by Barnoldswick Town Council with funding support from the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. A 'Love Barnoldswick' Arts and Crafts event is on 17th February and 'Barnoldswick in Wonderland' takes place on 23rd March.

05/12/2023

Plenty going on in Barlick this weekend!

As well as all the daytime activity, in association with Wax & Taps, Saturday evening will see the Town Square stage hosting 'Land Ho!' with vinyl DJs presenting exotic sounds from around the world.

On Saturday, there's a FREE children's fairground ride and FREE interactive nativity scene photos, together with lots of entertainment throughout the day for all ages.

Sunday kicks off with this year's spectacular Santa Fun Run, followed by Lancashire Choir of the Year, Nelson Civic Ladies Choir and other afternoon entertainment.

There's a FREE Christmas Trail around the town centre with gifts for all children taking part (while stocks last!).

And that's all on top of the two-day Christmas Market itself.

26/05/2023

Not long to wait now...

Ruby Toor kicks off Bands On The Square 2023 at 6pm this evening!

Here's the full four-day running order.

See you at the front!

28/12/2022

Heads up about an exciting event in Barnoldswick early in 2023!

The second Festival of Ice and Fire will take place on 21st January around Barnoldswick's town centre.

Spectacular ice sculptures and a fiery fire show finale are at the heart of this family friendly event, with lots of 'hands-on' activities for people of all ages, a massive Makers' Market, and FREE rides for the kids.

Are you putting the date in your diary?

09/12/2022

FREE childrens' fairground rides at Barnoldswick's two-day Christmas Market this weekend!

07/12/2022

Lots of people are saying they'll be making a dash for Barnoldswick's two-day Christmas Market this weekend!

With plenty of family-friendly festive fun, folk are due to don their winter woollies (if not their Santa suits) to make the most of the market, the live entertainment and FREE activities on both days.

Market stalls open at 10am on Saturday and Sunday.

Barnoldswick Brass Band kick off the entertainment at 11am on Saturday, with folk duo Sounds Traditional opening Sunday's sessions at the same time.

Uke and Sing will be plucking some festive favourites on Sunday, and Alfie the Naughty Elf will be "organising" party games on both days. Watch out for Elf on the Shelf (sorry, Square) mayhem...

Andrew (Giz) Gilmour and James Parkinson will be strutting their stuff together with their students until 5pm each day.

With action-packed activities, FREE Santa hats, a promise of Barlick Gold for families completing the Twelve Days of Christmas Trail and a warm welcome from local food and drink vendors, there'll be something to suit most everyone. And that's not to mention the 60+ stalls over the weekend!

07/12/2022

There may not be snow, but we're looking forward to a crisp weekend this Saturday and Sunday for Barnoldswick's two-day Christmas Market!

In the best interests of Elf 'n Safety, the town council will be providing warming protective headwear for all the youngsters taking part in the Twelve Days of Christmas Trail... in the shape of red hats with white pompoms and trim, otherwise known as Santa Hats!

All the children taking part in the Trail will be issued with Santa Hats when they begin the walk around the town centre while stocks last (grown-ups will have to make their own arrangements...).

Alfie, the naughty elf from the North Pole, will also be getting children to party on both days. There's nothing like some exercise to warm you up!

There'll also be warming drinks and hot food from both stalls and Barnoldswick's permanent culinary outlets.

Lots of local residents are saying they'll be shopping locally this weekend, rather than risk travelling on icy roads. Will you be joining them at Barnoldswick's family-friendly festive market?

06/12/2022

Barnoldswick's town council team has been busy mining GOLD for the town's Christmas Markets this coming Saturday and Sunday (10th and 11th December).

The fun-packed, family-friendly festivities include a Twelve Days of Christmas Trail around the town centre. Each day, there are Golden Gifts for the first 200 families completing the trail, which begins and ends at the entertainment hub on the Town Square.

Families following the trail just need to solve twelve simple clues and give us feedback on Christmas Displays in the town to gain their gift.

As well as the Trail, there are hands-on activities for families in the Town Square marquee, together with party games with Alfie, the naughty elf from the North Pole, and interactive music sessions with Sounds Traditional and Euke and Sing, as well as sets from Barnoldswick Brass Band, Andrew (Giz) Gilmour and James Parkinson with their students.

And that's not forgetting the FREE fairground rides on both days.

The action gets underway at 10am on both days, with entertainment lasting through until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

With over 60 stalls to browse over the weekend, there'll be a golden glow across the town centre this Saturday and Sunday!

Will you be there?

05/12/2022

Are you coming?

Barnoldswick's town council team has been busy mining GOLD for the town's Christmas Markets this coming Saturday and Sunday (10th and 11th December).

The fun-packed, family-friendly festivities include a Twelve Days of Christmas Trail around the town centre. Each day, there are Golden Gifts for the first 200 families completing the trail, which begins and ends at the entertainment hub on the Town Square.

Families following the trail just need to solve twelve simple clues and give us feedback on Christmas Displays in the town to gain their gift.

As well as the Trail, there are hands-on activities for families in the Town Square marquee, together with party games with Alfie, the naughty elf from the North Pole, and interactive music sessions with Sounds Traditional and Euke and Sing, as well as sets from Barnoldswick Brass Band, Andrew (Giz) Gilmour and James Parkinson with their students.

And that's not forgetting the FREE fairground rides on both days.

The action gets underway at 10am on both days, with entertainment lasting through until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

With over 60 stalls to browse over the weekend, there'll be a golden glow across the town centre this Saturday and Sunday!

Will you be there?

10/06/2021

BURGER NIGHT IS BACK 🍔
Every Thursday evening 4pm - 8pm
To reserve a table give us a call on 01282 788448

Takeaways will still be running as normal til 8pm :)