Visit Ramsbottom

What's On

Ramsbottom loves to keep things lively. Our year-round events calendar is packed with festivals, workshops, performances and community initiatives that bring the town to life week after week. Small in size but big in personality, Ramsbottom invites visitors and locals to dive into the fun.

Highlights include the World Famous Black Pudding Throwing Championship, filling the town with good-humoured energy, and the Ramsbottom Chocolate & Cheese Festival, celebrating makers, flavours, and creativity. Seasonal markets, wellness activities, family days, and food-focused events showcase the town at its best. With Theatre Royal, East Lancashire Railway, sports clubs, Friday Night Bite and more, Ramsbottom’s calendar offers something for every season, every interest and every visitor.
  • RADA Ballroom Dancing Social

    RADA Ballroom
    Ramsbottom Civic Hall Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, United Kingdom

    This is a social event starting to just enjoy either what has been taught the previous week/ weeks or just to enjoy dancing. It covers Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha Cha […]

  • Makers Market

    Makers Market
    Ramsbottom Civic Hall Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, United Kingdom

    The Ramsbottom Makers Market celebrates creativity and craftsmanship with a curated collection of independent stalls showcasing handmade goods, artisan crafts, bespoke gifts, and local produce. Held regularly in the heart […]

  • Bleakholt’s 2026 Spring Fair

    Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary Bury Old Road, Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    Come and join us at our Event Days at the Sanctuary in 2026! 26th April – Spring Fair at the Sanctuary, 12.00 – 3.30 p.m. 5th July – Summer Fair […]

  • Friday Night Bite

    Friday Night Bite
    Ramsbottom Civic Hall Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, United Kingdom

    Ramsbottom Friday Night Bite brings the town together with street food stalls around iconic Ramsbottom Urn, live music in the civic hall, a licensed bar, family activities, crafts and community […]

  • Day out with Thomas

    East Lancashire Railway East Lancashire Railway Station, 23A Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    2 – 4 May, 18 – 19 July, 3 – 4 October 2026 All aboard for a rocking good time! Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is […]

  • Friends of Nuttall Park Plant Sale

    Nuttall Park Nuttall Hall Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    Plant sale outside the base in Nuttall Park. Plants are grown locally and we also accept donations of plants. Bring your plants from 12 pm. Purchases from 1 pmAll proceeds […]

Got something happening in Ramsbottom?

Whether it's a pop-up one off event, a gig, a community gathering or something in-between, we'd love to help spread the word. Visit Ramsbottom is here for everyone who calls this place home, and that means making sure the things happening here get the attention they deserve.

If you have an event you'd like to see listed, get in touch and we'll do our best to get it on the calendar.
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