Visitor Information
Dates: Monday 6 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Opening Times:
Monday 6 July
Tuesday 7 July
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 10 July
Saturday 11 July
Sunday 12 July
Admission is free but we hope people will donate generously. The event has been organised to raise funds for St Oswald's Church Restoration Fund.
All the work that has gone into the exhibition has been freely given by those organising and exhibiting not to mention voluntary contributions towards publicity, printing and many other items. We sincerely thank all who have contributed in any way.
Location: St Oswald's Church, 92 Main Street, Warton, Carnforth LA5 9PG
Sorry No Dogs. We regret that dogs are not permitted in the church during the exhibition.
11am - 4.30pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 4.30pm
2pm - 4.30pm
11am - 4.30pm
11am - 4.30pm
11am - 4.30pm
Facilities
Accessibility: Inside the church entrance door there are 5 steps down to gain entry to the building. There are handrails by the steps. Currently there is no ramp or chair lift.
Toilets: The church has one accessible toilet with baby changing facilities. There are public toilets immediately outside the George Washington which is situated next to the Church Hall.
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes will be available in the church.
How to find us
Getting Here
By Bus
Warton is on the bus route of:
Stagecoach 49 - Lancaster Bus Station to Halton and Warton via Carnforth
Stagecoach 51 - Carnforth to Silverdale
Buses run every day except Sunday
By Train
Carnforth train station is within walking distance (1.5 miles) or use the 49 or 51 bus to Warton which both stop near the station entrance.
By Bike
There is a bike rack alongside the Church Hall which is next to the church.
Parking
Parking in the village is mostly street parking. Please park with care and only park on one side of the street as it is a narrow road and a bus route.
On Saturday and Sunday only, you may park on the yellow zigzag lines opposite the church hall as there are no restrictions at weekends. Please DO NOT park on the yellow zigzags on week days.
There is a car park a short but steepish distance on Crag Road immediately above the Old School Brewery. If the weather is fine and you are a good walker there is another carpark further up Crag Road.
The proprietor of Warton Hall Garage has very kindly offered the forecourt for parking on Saturday & Sunday only. On Sunday a few spaces will be reserved for Morris Dancers’ cars
Please DO NOT park in The George Washington car park unless you are a pub customer.
Make a day of it
Warton Old Rectory
Across the road from St Oswald’s Church are the remains of The Old Rectory built in the early years of the fourteenth century by the de Thweng family.
Warton Crag
Warton Crag is a limestone hill, two areas of which are nature reserves, Warton Crag and Warton Crag Quarry. There are several easily accessible walks.
Leighton Moss
Leighton Moss is the largest reed bed in the north west of England. Owned by the RSPB. You may see marsh harriers, bitterns, avocets, otters and many other species. There is a shop, cafe, hides and sky tower.
Carnforth Heritage Centre
The home of the classic film Brief Encounter. Heritage displays and café. Please check opening times.
Leighton Hall
The ancestral home of the world-renowned Gillow furniture family. House, gardens, cafe, woodland walks and falconry displays
Sizergh Castle
National Trust house and garden, shop, café and walks.
Levens Hall
Beautiful house and gardens, home to the world's oldest topiary gardens. Shop, bakery, café and walks.
The Garden at National Trust Sizergh Castle
Where to Eat
in Warton
The Old School Brewery
Holly Bank, Crag Road, Warton LA5 9PL
Canteen open Thursday to Monday for full menu. On Tuesday and Wednesday soup, pork pies and sausage rolls will be available.
The Malt Shovel
66 Main Street, Warton LA5 9PG
Lunches and evening meals served every day from 12 noon.
The George Washington
Main Street, Warton LA5 9PJ
Lunches served Thursday to Sunday.
The car park is strictly for patrons only. Please do not use the car park unless you are a pub customer.
Refreshments in the Church: Tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes will be available in the church.
Staying Over
There are several local caravan sites plus the following places for B & B: