E2M is celebrating local heritage with the 2026 Heritage Festival!
This Summer sign up to FREE creative workshops (25th July – 28th August 2026), culminating in the Heritage Festival event at Dalton Square & the E2M Centre on Saturday 29th August.
SIGN UP FOR FREE WORKSHOPS NOW!
Come and see us at one of our exciting Heritage Festival events around Lancashire & Cumbria.
Free drop-in activities at museums and heritage sites near you!
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 Discovering Witches |
2 | 8 Discovering Witches | |||||
9 | 10 Interactive FilmmakingJewellery Making | 11 Interactive FilmmakingJewellery Making | 12 Interactive FilmmakingJewellery Making | 13 Interactive FilmmakingJewellery Making | 14 Interactive FilmmakingJewellery Making | 15 Discovering Witches |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
27 | 28 | 29 Driftwood BoatsNatural Tie-DyeClay CarvingTheatre and DanceInteractive FilmmakingJewellery MakingDiscovering WitchesLocal LegendsThe Great ArrivalChocolate MakingGiant ShrimpLino Printing | ||||
30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
01
Discovering Witches
10:00 am - 1:00 pm03
Paper City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm03
Gargoyles
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm04
Paper City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm04
Gargoyles
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm05
Paper City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm05
Gargoyles
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm06
Natural Tie-Dye
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm06
Paper City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm07
Clay Carving
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm07
Paper City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm08
Discovering Witches
10:00 am - 1:00 pm10
Interactive Filmmaking
10:30 am - 12:30 pm10
Jewellery Making
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm10
Giant Shrimp
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm11
Interactive Filmmaking
10:30 am - 12:30 am11
Jewellery Making
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm11
Giant Shrimp
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm12
Interactive Filmmaking
10:30 am - 12:30 pm12
Jewellery Making
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm12
Giant Shrimp
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm13
Interactive Filmmaking
10:30 am - 12:30 pm13
Jewellery Making
2:00 pm - 5:00 am14
Interactive Filmmaking
10:30 am - 12:30 pm14
Jewellery Making
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm15
Discovering Witches
10:00 am - 1:00 pm17
Local Legends
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm18
Local Legends
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm19
Local Legends
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm20
Local Legends
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm21
Local Legends
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm22
22
Theatre and Dance
10:30 am - 1:00 pm22
Discovering Witches
10:00 am - 1:00 pm23
23
Theatre and Dance
10:30 am - 1:00 pm24
24
Theatre and Dance
10:30 am - 1:00 pm24
Chocolate Making
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm25
25
Theatre and Dance
10:30 am - 1:00 pm25
Chocolate Making
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm26
26
Theatre and Dance
10:30 am - 1:00 pm26
Chocolate Making
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm29
Driftwood Boats
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Natural Tie-Dye
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Clay Carving
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
29
Paper City
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Theatre and Dance
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Interactive Filmmaking
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Jewellery Making
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Discovering Witches
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Local Legends
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
The Great Arrival
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Gargoyles
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Chocolate Making
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Giant Shrimp
11:00 am - 4:00 pm29
Lino Printing
11:00 am - 4:00 pmBeing nervous about new things is totally normal. At E2M, we really understand how you feel. Our groups are small, and everyone that comes agrees to a kindness contract, so you know you’ll be surrounded by friendly faces. Our amazing volunteers are here to support you and make sure you feel welcome. E2M is all about being a stress-free, friendly place where you can relax and have fun. Come along and see for yourself!
We don’t want travel expenses to be an obstacle to anyone attending! Escape2Make will cover your bus fare up to £4.50 per day for any workshops you attend. Just show your bus ticket to the session facilitator at the end of your workshop to claim back your bus fare!
"It is very inspiring to know that this project has worked with local young people to plan and deliver a wonderful event that celebrates the rich heritage of the North West of England. We know that heritage can play a huge role in bringing people together and furthering a sense of pride in local communities; in turn boosting the local economy. This project is a perfect example.”
Helen Featherstone, Director of England (North), National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Heritage Festival 2026 is only possible thanks to support from:
In December 2023 we held a Heritage Market Festival. This project will look a little similar to that one, but with all new workshops and experiences! Get a flavour of the Heritage Festival from these photos:
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