Events
Here you can find details of all our events including the brand new Pugin After Dark Festival coming in 2026. Join our mailing list here for even more updates.
Made in Alton-ish Festival
Sunday 31st August, 12pm - 4pm, Alton Village Hall, Hurstons Lane, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4AP​
Join us at the Made in Alton'ish Festival to not only celebrate all things made and grown in Alton but also to take part in our Pugin tile collaborative art project.
Besides ourselves, there will also be displays of local arts and crafts, including stalls, demonstrations and even the opportunity to have a go yourself.
Tales from the Towers
Saturday 13th September, Time TBC, The National Pugin Centre, St. Augustine's Rd, Ramsgate CT11 9NY​
Our display on various restoration projects at Alton Towers will also be available to view throughout the week at the centre. https://www.augustine-pugin.org.uk/
We are very excited to announce that we will be taking part in this year's Pugin Week at The Shrine of St Augustine & The National Pugin Centre. Join us for a virtual tour of Alton Towers, where not only will we explore AWN Pugin's work and influence on the building but also hear tales from his life and discover some of the principles behind his work.​​​​​
Plus, there will be the opportunity to take part in our Pugin tile collaborative art project.
The Secret Stories of Pugin’s Gem
Saturday 11th October, 1pm - 3pm, St Giles Catholic Church, 18 Charles St, Cheadle, ST10 1ED​
We are incredibly pleased to be teaming up once again with this year's Cheadle Arts Festival. Join us for a talk revealing the secret stories hidden within AWN Pugin’s iconic St Giles church followed by an afternoon of music and song. Plus, there will be the opportunity to take part in our Pugin tile collaborative art project.
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Free to attend - No booking necessary
Pugin’s Ghosts of Past, Present & Future
Saturday 20th December, Alton, Staffordshire, Time & venue TBC​
As part of Alton Community Events Advent Calendar Extravaganza, we will be taking inspiration from Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol and exploring the spookier side of AWN Pugin’s life, including his near-death experiences, premonitions and the tale of a most charitable ghost. There will also be additional local spooky tales and legends gathered especially for this event.
2026 Pugin After Dark Festival
Saturday 28th February - Sunday 1st March 2026, Alton, Staffordshire
The first ever Pugin After Dark Festival will take place next year in Alton, Staffordshire, a village whose landscape and architecture has been greatly shaped and influenced by the work of AWN Pugin.
Whilst still in the early planning stages, the two day event will include talks, exhibitions, walks and potential access to some of his buildings within the village. Join our mailing list to receive the latest festival and Pugin After Dark updates.
"We are incredibly honoured to be able to not only dedicate Pugin After Dark to the memory of the late Michael Fisher but also the festival itself and thank his family for their kind support."
A massive thank you to Outside who have generously awarded us Creative Community Commission this year, taking our idea of creating a festival from a dream to a reality - we couldn't do this without you.​
A big thank you also to Alton Community Events who will also kindly be supporting the festival.
If you are a group, organisation and or individual who would like to take part, contribute to the planning, have any suggestions or if you would simply like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
​​Talks &Workshops
If you are a group who would like to get involved with Pugin After Dark
we offer talks and creative workshops around Staffordshire and the neighbouring counties (further afield locations may also be considered).
For adults such as WI’s, we offer a 35 minute talk exploring Pugin’s work at Alton Towers which is then followed by a 15 -20 min colouring session for which materials are provided. Please note that an extended version of this talk is also available.
For you younger audiences we can provide a more hands on creative and interactive workshop.
Talks and workshops can be tailored to your groups needs and prices start at £50 plus mileage. To book or to discuss a talk or workshop please contact us here.