THE historic Gawthorpe Hall is hosting a celebration of art, theatre, and music for and by young people during the Easter holidays.

The free 'Hope Streets: Hope Happening' event will take place from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday April 10 with performances from national and local groups.

It will feature a wild and colourful parade around the grounds of Padiham's Gawthorpe Hall, followed by a puppet show led by the Frog and Bone art collective.

There will then be short performances from local youth theatre and music groups.

There will also be drop-in art workshop where visitors will have the chance to add their own touch to an artwork by local artist Keith Parkinson about what Padiham means to local people.

The event being held in the grounds of the Elizabethan hall is free, and there will also be free entry to the hall for anyone aged between 14 and 25.

Hope Streets is part of a national Heritage Lottery funded programme called 'Kick the Dust delivered locally by Lancashire County Council's Heritage Learning Team.

The event will be held outside, and no seating will be provided.

Anyone who wants to know more about the event should contact Gawthorpe Hall on 01282 771004.