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Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek
Postcode: ST13 6AD
View Map (Church Street, ST13 6AD)Behold Ye Ramblers
Presented by Townsend Productions
Performance date and time
Thursday, 12th March 2026
7:30 PM
'Behold Ye Ramblers’ is the history of the struggle for ‘The Right To Roam’; the history of the Clarion Ramblers, the British Workers’ Sports Federation, the Rambling Association, the R2R Campaign; and of all the pioneers and campaigners. This is an entertaining celebration through word and songs of the history of rambling; we follow Walking-Class Hero, George HB Ward, and his fellow activists from the Clarion Ramblers campaigning for public access across Derbyshire's moorlands; we explore open spaces and tell the story of how just 8% of the UK's landscape is allowed to be rambled on today. Find out how this happened, who fought for our Right to Roam and be entertained at the same time. A show for all to see and to be determined to be able to walk alone and with others!
★★★★ 'Tremendous' The Times (about The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists) '10/10 Sensational' Liverpool Echo (about The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists)
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Performer's website
www.townsendproductions.org.uk
Running time
80 mins + 20 min interval
Audience Type
Adults/Older Children
Age Range
11+
Ticket Prices
£16.50 Standard / £11.00 Student
Other Ticket Information
Doors & bar from 7pm
Main Box Office Telephone Number
01538 386112
Available From
01538 386112 or Foxlowe café or for online tickets visit liveandlocal.org.uk or scan the QR code
Additional Information
Access parking at rear of Centre. Bar open from 7pm.
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