Damhouse

14/10/2026

🎨 Coal, Community & Memory – Art Exhibition at Damhouse 🖤💛

Join us at Damhouse, Astley, from 6th–8th November 2026, 10am–4pm daily, for a unique exhibition by local artist Nige Gore, celebrating the people, places and heritage of Lancashire’s mining communities.

Discover original drawings and artwork honouring the miners, their families and the communities that shaped our local history.

13/10/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go until the Halloween Hunt Fundraiser ! 🎃

2 morning slots are now sold out but there is still availability across the day! Tickets are selling fast!

There will also be:
👻 Spooky story time
🕷️ Halloween games
🎃 Creepy crafts
✨Glitter tattoo bar
👻 Raffle prizes

Purchase your ticket for the hunt here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/halloween-hunt

05/10/2026

Are you looking for something to do during October Half Term?

Join us for a spooky craft session!

Enjoy a morning or afternoon of crafts. Children can choose between a Haunted House or Dancing Skeleton. Recommended for children 5+ and must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets- £5 per child

Book your place here (limited spaces available): https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/halloween-craft-session

This is a fundraising event ⭐️

03/10/2026

3 weeks to go until the halloween hunt!

Tickets must be pre booked and are selling fast with over a third sold already! You can book tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/halloween-hunt

The scavenger hunt takes place through the grounds and children will be able to choose a prize at the end 🕷️

Also available, games, crafts, stalls, glitter bar and spooky stories!

30/09/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Chester U3A Group here for a heritage tour before they went off to the Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green ! Busy day for them! ⭐️

Once again, our volunteers were fantastic, giving up their free time to share our local history. Thank you as always!! ⭐️

29/09/2026

⭐️ OFFICE SPACE BECOMING AVAILABLE IN LATE DECEMBER⭐️

🌟Ground floor office in main building
🌟Beautiful views to the lawn
🌟On site parking
🌟224 square foot

£500 + VAT per month (Rent + Utilities ex WiFi)

Please email [email protected] to arrange a viewing.

27/09/2026

25/09/2026

Join us for a family friendly scavenger hunt through the grounds 🎃

Collect the ingredients for a witch’s potion and take them to Granny Grotbags to collect your prize 🧙

TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AT www.damhouse.net or https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/halloween-hunt

24/09/2026

Meet Daniel ⭐️

Daniel is one of our regular volunteers at Damhouse, he litter picks around the grounds 3 days a week and works hard to keep the area tidy.

Thank you for all your hard work!

We have volunteering opportunities for everyone here so if you would like to get involved please get in touch at [email protected]

23/09/2026

Join us at Damhouse for a mindful wellbeing arts workshop. No art experience necessary, just a chance to slow down and connect with nature 🍁

The workshop is facilitated by Steffie’s Art Space, Steffie is a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner and also offers workshops at RHS Bridgewater, The Whitworth Gallery and Privately.

Tickets can be booked at

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-creative-woods-at-damhouse-tickets-1997139340529