Festival Bowland 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
Welcoming Walks last around an hour (sometimes a little longer), with the emphasis firmly on a relaxed atmosphere, fresh air and fantastic surroundings, rather than distance!
Bring the River Brock to life with colour! Join Wyre Rivers Trust as they paint rocks inspired by the wonderful wildlife of the river.
The UK is globally important for waxcap fungi, and the beautiful, pink ballerina waxcap is a particularly striking example!
Join the rangers for a delightful ramble (tramper trek) around the picturesque countryside near Garstang
Join The Wyre Rivers Trust as they lead you on an adventure of discovery.
Starting at Grizedale Bridge, the trail descends gently into Grizedale Valley, winding through the tranquil woodland of Holme Wood.
Join the Wyre Rivers Trust on this summer bat walk and venture into a world of clicks, slaps and pops!
Enjoy family nature-themed activities with Garstang Library and Wyre Coast & Countryside Service.
Join us for wild moves, mystical music and magical masks at Bowland's family-friendly Champion Species party in Gisburn Forest!
A walk up and over Nicky Nook and the surrounding Grizedale Valley exploring conservation work undertaken by Wyre Rivers Trust.
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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