Past and Present is an exciting project celebrating the rich, vibrant history of Woodhouse and the diverse musical and cultural traditions of the local community.

Led by heritage specialists Joe Williams and Matthew Bellwood, this initiative will explore the history of the neighbourhood, and the vibrant musical heritage that unites us.

As part of the project, we’ll be running some FREE Local Heritage Walks, meet at Music House and rrive at 10.30am for briefing and refreshments.

Walk commences at 11.00am.

Past and Present is an exciting project celebrating the rich, vibrant history of Woodhouse and the diverse musical and cultural traditions of the local community.

Led by heritage specialists Joe Williams and Matthew Bellwood, this initiative will explore the history of the neighbourhood, and the vibrant musical heritage that unites us.

As part of the project, we’ll be running some FREE Local Heritage Walks, please meet at Music House, arrive at 10.30am for briefing and refreshments. 

Walk commences at 11.00am.

Ever wondered how we care for the collection? Or where we keep it?

Join us for a behind the scenes tour and find out! Tours will take place every half hour from 10.30am to 3pm, and will last approximately 20 minutes. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 10 people.

No need to book, just drop in. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

There’ll be free refreshments to enjoy and our exhibition to explore too!

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our activity all about the science of colour.

Mix to match! Explore the science of colour in the Archive – can you mix a colour to exactly match our archive shades? Invent and name your own colours and have a go at our colour challenges.

You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar!

Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.

Join us on the final day of Voice of the Fans for a private viewing of the exhibition. Members of the curatorial team will be on hand to answer any questions and give you an insight into the makings of the exhibition and what comes next.

Tea, coffee and a small selection of biscuits will be provided for attendees to enjoy in our Art Library on the 1st Floor.

In 1991 Richard Davis set out with his camera to various North West football teams in England, on a journey to find out if indeed there was a new breed of football fan out there. After the troubled decade of the 1980s, had football finally embraced a more positive open environment; what role, if any, did fanzines play in this cultural shift.

Shop vintage furniture, homeware and fashion from over 40 traders.

We recommend buying your Early Entry tickets in advance as these often sell out! These give you priority access in the morning & guarantee entry ahead of those paying on the day.

Join the Curator of Dress and Textiles at Lotherton for a talk exploring the clothes and styles women have worn during pregnancy across the centuries.

This will be a relaxed, informal talk and babes in arms are welcome. The talk will be followed by tea in the servants’ rooms with the curator.

This talk complements the exhibition Fashion at Play: Children’s Clothing Through the Ages.

Ticket price includes general admission to Lotherton, so make sure you leave time to explore the wider estate.