Starting from the weekend of 7th October, the Rossendale Art Trail is a unique annual event were artists in the local area open up their studios to the public.
War in Georgia, Apkhazeti region in 1990. An Estonian man Ivo has stayed behind to harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo is forced to take him in.
Brought to you in conjunction with The Boo, we are delighted to host the first of our Film Festivals dedicated to rare and often under distributed Art House Cinema. We launch our 2017 programme celebrating the theme of 'migration' in cinema and bring you films that are both thought provoking and fascinating.
We've got lot of things to keep your little monsters entertained this Halloween at the Whitaker with our daily Art & Craft sessions returning from Wednesday 25th to Friday 28th October.
Sessions start at 1pm and run until 3pm and cost just £3 per child. There will be Pumpkin Carving, Face Painting and Mask Making all in preparation for the spooky day itself.
This Halloween at the Whitaker the fright is just right! With a rarely experienced cinematic experience set to get your heart racing, hot supper and fully stocked bar, you can be sure to celebrate this spooky holiday in spine tingling style!
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Thirteen-year-old Aisholpan trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle huntress.
The Whitaker is the perfect setting for a festive lunch this December. Celebrate the approaching festive season with friends or colleagues with a delicious lunch with views overlooking the beautiful Rossendale valley.
These highly popular gastronomic events have been extremely successful in showcasing the the culinary expertise we offer at the Whitaker, and arouse and delight the tastebuds with the best in seasonal ingredients on offer at this time of year.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Whether you're planning a party with work colleagues or with friends and family, the Whitaker is the perfect venue for your 2017 Christmas party. You will enjoy a delectable three-course dinner before dancing the night away to the music of our festive entertainment.
Making a visit to Father Christmas adds that extra bit of magic to the festive season for little ones (and the young at heart). So it’s good news that the jolly man himself will be making a stop-off once again this Christmas at the Whitaker.
Gabriel Conroy and wife Greta attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, an evening which results in an epiphany for both of them.
Christmas Eve is such a magical time, with the excitement brewing within young and old alike getting ready for the festivities of the following day. Why not take the time to start to unwind and enjoy it with family and friends. Join us for a special Christmas Eve Brunch with beautiful story telling of traditional Christmas tales for the young, and young at heart to enjoy before you dine.
Manchester International Short Film Festival presents an excellent programme of UK and International shirt films that scooped the awards at this years Festival. A real treat for film fans at the Whitaker as these quality award winning shorts will have very limited national exposure.
Set in the early 60's, Hidden Figures tells the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
A Romanian doctor takes matters into his own hands when an attack on his daughter jeopardizes her scholarship to a prestigious British university.
After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked that Joe has made him sole guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick.
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Fancy yourself as a Great British Bakeoff contestant? Then why not test your wares on the next best thing. As part of Harfest & in association with Incredible Edibles, this year we will once again be holding our much loved 'Make & Bake' competition.
Incredible Edible are back with HARFEST at The Whitaker Museum. For those of you who don't know, it's a huge community event and a great opportunity to meet up with family and friends, bring the dog, wander around the park, visit the museum and gallery or sit, watch, laugh and listen to the fabulous music throughout the day, and the best thing is, it's completely free.
These highly popular gastronomic events have been extremely successful in showcasing the the culinary expertise we offer at the Whitaker, and arouse and delight the tastebuds with the best in seasonal ingredients on offer at this time of year.
Told in three chapters, Moonlight follows the life of Chiron, a young gay black man facing adversity since childhood as he struggles to develop his own identity in a difficult neighbourhood.
The quintessential British caper film of the 1960s, The Italian Job is a flashy, fast romp that chases a team of career criminals throughout one of the biggest international gold heists in history.
1964 was when the swinging sixties really began. Youth culture dominated the media and the spirit of optimism was ubiquitous. Yet there were also darker forces at work which proved to be equally significant for the future.
60s festival favourites 'The Threetles' will be back once again playing all the classic Beatles songs on the Whitaker outdoor stage.
A great addition to this years 60's Festival line up on the Whitaker outdoor stage, the super talented Nat O'Brien. Vocalist and frontman from Manchester bands over the last 20 years, and regularly playing with the likes of Alabama 3, Ocean Colour Scene, The Bluetones, The Blockheads, and Elbow.
We're bringing the 60s American Diner favourite to the Whitaker just in time for this years 60s festival with a speciality burger menu being served in the house on Saturday.
A valley wide festival with unique events in Rawtenstall, Bacup, Haslingden and Whitworth. All with the aim of attracting & exposing visitors to the beauty, heritage and culture of Rossendale. What better way than to create a Festival with a theme that young and old can relate to.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Our exciting new exhibition ‘Just above the Mantlepiece’ is kindly loaned by Fashion Designer and co founder of Red or Dead, Wayne Hemmingway. This unique exhibition is a celebration of mass market art.
We’re going wild with all our activities for your little explorers to enjoy throughout August.
A great opportunity for everyone to explore the park and uncover its secrets, with lots of crafts, messy play and field notes to create for a summer of fun inside and out.
Gordon is of Hong Kong origin and was born in London in 1975 where he still lives and works.
A contemporary artist whose work captures the virtual and actual realities of a global world and civilisations where moral, economic and environmental crises have spun out of control.
