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Some of Lancashire's Art and Culture Attractions

Chapel Gallery

The Chapel Gallery provides a lively exhibition programme that includes National and International Touring Exhibitions provided by the Crafts Council, Ruthin Craft Centre and the
Hayward Gallery.

Visitors can create their own artworks at our family friendly drawing area or participate in the educational activities
that accompany each exhibition.The gallery team also organise an education programme for schools and colleges, an Art Club and a Holiday Activities programme.

The welcoming Chapel Gallery Café offers a delicious menu of light lunches, snacks, including freshly baked cakes, and
a range of speciality coffees. It's the ideal spot for lunching with friends or reading the paper over coffee.

The gallery is also home to a popular Contemporary Craft Shop where you can pick up unique items, including jewellery,glassware, textiles, prints and ceramics, individually crafted by artists and makers.

National Football Museum

Take an amazing journey through football history. Visit the National Football Museum, Lancashire's only National Museum.

Packed full of great footballing moments, this unique and fun museum tells the story of the beautiful game from the 1880's to the present day.

Discover world-famous objects, from the very first World Cup ball to Maradona's famous 'hand of god' shirt! Look out for
over 300 new objects now on display.
Practice your penalties on Goalstriker or try out your commentary skills with the brand new improved Match of the
Day game.

Changing exhibitions and lots of events and activities means there's always something new to see and do.
Whether you're a mad keen footy fan or just looking for a day out with a difference, you're sure to love the National Football Museum.

Samlesbury Hall

A 14th century Manor House, which hosts fine antiques for sale in period settings and five acres of beautiful grounds to explore.

You can enjoy simply afternoon tea on the sofas or a hearty Lancashire meal in our dining room.

Set in the centre of Lancashire, the Hall is a must to visit and very proud to host the best of Lancashire arts, craft and
design. Stroll through the rooms and browse the displays from the cream of the county.

From working exhibitions to workshops, most of the exhibits are available to purchase.

The historic rooms host high quality antiques for sale, all in period settings to give you not just the opportunity to
purchase but to offer a sense of history, with interpretation of how life was lived during the almost 700 years of
Samlesbury Hall's past.

The Holmes Exhibition is on display in the upper rooms; probably the finest collection of industrial and rural Lancashire paintings from the wellknown local artist Charles Holmes.

If your interest is merely to browse or to look for that special something for a friend, Samlesbury Hall is the place
to go!

Platform Gallery

The Platform Gallery is situated in the historic market town of Clitheroe and is run by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
The gallery is located in a prime position in the old railway station building, built in 1870. The gallery was awarded an
Arts Lottery Grant in 2001 and was totally refurbished to provide an airy contemporary craft exhibition space, shop and education facilities.

The Platform Gallery hosts six exhibitions per year, including solo, group and themed shows. Our emphasis is on high quality craftwork and our venue provides the county with a vital showcase for top local and national makers.

The gallery also runs specialist craft workshops, talks and demonstrations alongside every exhibition. For details
of our exhibition and workshop programme, please see our website.

Towneley Hall

Towneley Hall was the home of the Towneley family from the 14th century until 1902. Today visitors can catch a
glimpse of how the family lived.

Original period rooms include the Elizabethan long gallery and Regency rooms, Victorian kitchens and servants dining room and The Great Hall.

There is a fine collection of 17th century Lancashire oak furniture, 19th century oil paintings, glass and ceramics.
The Whalley Abbey vestments are another highlight, embroidered in silver thread on cloth of gold, they were
brought to Towneley in the 16th century and are now extremely rare.

There is a regular programme of exhibitions and special events and there is a fine museum of local crafts in the
old brewhouse, bakery and laundry.

Grundy Art Gallery

Grundy is a beautiful art gallery situated in the centre of Blackpool. Opened in 1911, its stunning Edwardian style
architecture makes it one of the most graceful buildings within Blackpool's unique urban environment.

It hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions including contemporary, modern and historical art, featuring established and emerging artists, as well as displays from its permanent collection of Victorian and modern British painting, and material from Blackpool's glorious past.

Awarded the Blackpool Tourism Business Excellence Award for Cultural Experience of the Year 2006, and shortlisted for the same award in 2007, Grundy has a growing reputation for providing challenging and high quality exhibitions.

Its 2008 programme includes, during March and April, Hiroshige: The Moon Reflected',presented in collaboration with Ikon Gallery Birmingham. This major exhibition of the later colour woodblock prints of 19th century Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), is curated by British artist Julian Opie, from the collection of The British Museum.

Alongside, Grundy will present the first solo museum exhibition of young British artist Jen Douglas,which will include new work produced by the artist during her residency at Art Gene, Barrow.

These exhibitions will be followed by a major survey of work from Grundy's own collection, which will spotlight the eclectic mix of artwork and objects included. And during the summer months, Grundy will present a Cabinet of Curiosities, including material from the University of Sheffield's National Fairground Archive and contemporary
artwork on the subjects of side show, magic and illusion.

Grundy's 2008 contemporary programme will culminate with Heather and Ivan Morison, two artists at the forefront of
British contemporary art. Recent exhibitions include British Art Show 6, and the Welsh Pavilion at the 52nd Venice Biennale in 2007. This major exhibition will include new commissions and recent work.

As well as its fine art exhibitions, Grundy organizes small spotlight exhibitions of contemporary jewellery. This changing programme of displays includes work for sale, produced by jewellers from across the UK. The quality and original content of these displays places them amongst the finest in the North West.