Spodden Valley Explorers
A FREE, family programme to introduce Whitworth's new history trail of discovery. Family Explorer days, guided walks, film, map and more. Whitworth people will be prouder than ever of where they live!
About the Project Creator
Mid Pennine Arts is Lancashire's original arts charity. Founded in 1966, we have been working with communities around Pennine Lancashire for 58 years and counting. We create long term projects that have lasting, positive benefits for participants and communities. Our projects use all kinds of artforms, but they are always unique to the place they are created for.
MPA has worked around Rossendale for many years, and we've worked hard with many partners around Whitworth for nearly a decade to make this ambitious project happen. Spodden Valley Revealed has involved thousands of local people over that time. Now in 2026 we have the chance to finally complete this trail of discovery...
But then we need to make sure that Whitworth people get the most out of it! That's where the Spodden Valley Explorers programme comes in. With six months of free of charge activity, for Explorers of all ages, we can ensure that local people get to know their new cultural asset. And feel prouder than ever of the place where they live.
Your pledge, however large or small, will help us reach 2,000 local people and make sure they know what's on their doorsteps... Thank you for whatever you can contribute!