Event
Date & time
Festival Bowland 2026
Dates
17th Jun - 7th Dec 2026
About Festival Bowland 2026
Festival Bowland is a year-round calendar of events celebrating the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
New events are added to the programme throughout the year.
The Festival Bowland programme includes both face-to-face and online events.
Event Pricing Information
Various prices. See website for details.
Festival locations
1
Step back in time and uncover the rich tapestry of Garstang’s past on the 500 Years of Garstang heritage trail
2
Join members of the North West Fungus Group for this early autumn foray in the grounds of Browsholme Hall.
3
A pleasant circular walk taking in riverside and farmland, around Garstang and Barnacre.
4
Join our volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed stroll along the footpaths and tracks of Garstang’s charming countryside and historic Market Town.
5
Join the rangers for a delightful ramble (tramper trek) around the picturesque countryside near Garstang
6
Join the Wyre Rivers Trust on their venture into the world of bats.
7
Join The Wyre Rivers Trust as they lead you on an adventure of discovery.
8
Starting at Grizedale Bridge, the trail descends gently into Grizedale Valley, winding through the tranquil woodland of Holme Wood.
9
Join the Wyre Rivers Trust on this summer bat walk and venture into a world of clicks, slaps and pops!
10
Join the Wyre Rivers Trust on their venture into the world of bats.
11
Enjoy family nature-themed activities with Garstang Library and Wyre Coast & Countryside Service.
12
Join us for wild moves, mystical music and magical masks at Bowland's family-friendly Champion Species party in Gisburn Forest!
13
A walk up and over Nicky Nook and the surrounding Grizedale Valley exploring conservation work undertaken by Wyre Rivers Trust.
14
A year-round calendar of events celebrating the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
Festival events timetable
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Scorton Bat Walk
19 August 26 at 20:00
Grizedale Brook and Reservoir Amble
20 August 26 at 09:30
Garstang and Lancaster Canal Tramper Trek and Ramble
5 September 26 at 10:30
Calder Vale Bat Walk
3 September 26 at 20:00
The Secret World of Rivers
1 September 26 at 00:00
Garstang Short Walk
7 September 26 at 11:00
Garstang Legstretcher
9 September 26 at 10:30
Heritage Open Days: 500 Years of Garstang Heritage Trail
14 September 26 at 10:00
Fungi Foray
16 September 26 at 13:00
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Scorton Bat Walk
Date & time
19 August 26 at 20:00
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Grizedale Brook and Reservoir Amble
Date & time
20 August 26 at 09:30
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Garstang and Lancaster Canal Tramper Trek and Ramble
Date & time
5 September 26 at 10:30
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Calder Vale Bat Walk
Date & time
3 September 26 at 20:00
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The Secret World of Rivers
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1 September 26 at 00:00
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Garstang Short Walk
Date & time
7 September 26 at 11:00
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Garstang Legstretcher
Date & time
9 September 26 at 10:30
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Heritage Open Days: 500 Years of Garstang Heritage Trail
Date & time
14 September 26 at 10:00
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Fungi Foray
Date & time
16 September 26 at 13:00