2008 Events

Lakeland Classic Car Rally
Sunday 13th July 2008
10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission to be confirmed

Hundreds of classic cars converge on Carnforth for a gentle day of nostalgia. Leighton Hall is the perfect historic setting for the vintage vans, motorbikes, classic convertibles and other unusual motors displayed by individual enthusiasts and car clubs. This hugely popular event gives patrons chance to really get up close to these wonderful vehicles as well as browse the many trade stands and auto jumble.

For further information about this event, please contact Mark Woodward Events on 01253 407779.

Shakespeare in the Garden – “Much Ado About Nothing ”
Friday 25th July 2008
7:30pm
Admission to be confirmed

This years’ alfresco performance set in Leighton Hall’s beautiful gardens is “Much Ado about Nothing”. Performed by the Festival Players, this romantic classic is one of the Bard's best loved and funniest plays. Leighton’s gardens open at 6pm for pre-performance picnics. Since this is an open-air production, visitors should bring their own seating and warm clothes! For further information please contact Leighton Hall.

Leighton Hall Food and Craft fair
Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th September 2008
10:00 am – 5pm
Admission to be confirmed

Pottery, paintings, patchwork and pies are just some of the wares on sale at this massive undercover event. A mixture of interesting crafts and traditional foods, the Food and Craft Fair is a well established event at Leighton. Over 120 craftspeople take part in this autumn gathering. It’s a great opportunity to find unusual Christmas presents and there are plenty of interactive displays and demonstrations like woodturning and pot making to keep children interested too! For further information please contact GMS Events on 02476 541055.

Doll’s House & Miniatures Fair
Sunday 12th October 2008
10:30 – 4:00pm
Admission: to be confirmed.

At the annual Doll’s House & Miniatures Fair more than thirty teeny traders set up inside Leighton Hall, so visitors can wander through the Gillow’s Historic House whilst browsing and shopping for that perfect piece for their own miniature Stately Home! With hundreds of pieces for sale including miniature food and furniture, tiny toys, petite people and even working smoke alarms, the Fair has everything your dollies could need for a fantastic life in their well appointed houses! For further information please contact Mrs. Pat Kay on 01254 705215.

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For further information on all events, contact Suzie Reynolds on 01524 734474 or click here.