The Turnpike Gallery

04/09/2026

Join artist Craig Atherton at Leigh Library to enjoy a chippy tea and hear the stories behind his window commission series, 'The Little Things That Stick'. Find out the secrets behind Joey the Budgie, Big Underpants at Leigh Market, The Great Wall of Turnpike and many more! A lovely evening not to be missed!

📍 Leigh Library
📆Thursday 17th September
⏰6-8pm
🎟️Free, book on the Wigan Libraries Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-palette-to-palate-the-little-things-that-stick-at-leigh-library-tickets-1998670679806

Hosted by Wigan Libraries

03/09/2026

Meet the artists: introducing visual artist Rae Higgs! Here to tell us a little more about her work & what this commission means 🫶

Have you had the chance to play her interactive board game weaving together local stories from Higher Folds?! Comment below 👇👇👇

Don’t forget! The rehang is incoming 12th September so this is your last chance to catch the exhibition in its current iteration 💜

📹 Lewis Coleman (Get Giddier)

02/09/2026

Ever wondered why marbles hold so much significance for our ongoing Make.Believe exhibition?!

⏩ to discover

And don't forget! Part 2 of our is incoming in just a couple of weeks 👉 https://www.theturnpikegallery.org.uk/Projects/Make.-Believe..aspx

HF Works

📸 Sophie Mahon, Lizzie Lloyd , Toni Rowley

01/09/2026

FREE family event at Leigh Civic Square on Saturday 12th September from 11-3! Our fantastic artists will be hosting den building, printmaking and stone carving activities for children - not to be missed!

Join us in Civic Square, Leigh for a day of outdoor fun the whole family will love

01/09/2026

Last chance to see the current iteration of ‼️🚨🔔

Our rehang is incoming 12th September (coinciding with Civic Square Day happening on our doorstep!)

This means we’ll be replacing some of our artworks with even more exciting art from the local community so that you can discover something new on your next visit to us!

Artists, Sophie Mahon & Lucy Evans, alongside our curator, Martyn, are here to tell you what to expect from the next iteration 💜

📹 Lewis Coleman (Get Giddier)

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Come and join us at Turnpike Gallery for Civic Square Day! 🎨✨

Whether you’re a regular visitor or you’ve never been to the gallery before, this is a great opportunity to come down, get involved and discover what’s happening at your local gallery.

Featuring:
- Print Making Workshops
- An Immersive Den-Building Experience
- Stone Masonry Drop-In Session

Bring your friends, bring the family and spend some time with us in Civic Square. There’ll be plenty to see, do and enjoy!

📍 Turnpike Gallery, Civic Square
📅 12 September, 11-3

We’d love to see you there! 💛

21/08/2026

Artist Kate Bufton brought her creative magic to the Turnpike Gallery yesterday. Families at our drop-in session, used a marble run technique to craft their own unique, folded journal booklets, complete with envelope.

Join Kate next Wednesday 26 August, 10.30am-12.30pm for some Mystical Rune Printing, inspired by the carved rune stones featured in the MAKE.BELIEVE exhibition. Free, drop-in session, suitable for families and children over 5.
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18/08/2026

Don’t forget about our Summer Family-drop in workshops inspired by the magic of ☀️

Next up is:

- Bookmaking on Thursday 20th August 📚
- Mystical Rune Printing on Wednesday 26th August 🖋️

All free to access running between 10.30-12.30 on both days ⏰

Join us 🫶

16/08/2026

Step behind the scenes of 👀

Launching our newest exhibition video sharing the inspiration, creative process, artists and stories behind the work!

Inspired by the magic of Higher Folds and co-created with HF Works the exhibition is running until 18th December 2026 👉 https://www.theturnpikegallery.org.uk/Events/Current-Exhibitions.aspx

With special thanks to Resilient Cities Network Wigan Council & Arts Council England for their support in making this exhibition possible 💚

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📹 Lewis Coleman (Get Giddier)