Welcome to Lancashire's Panopticon Sculptures

The Panopticons are a unique series of 21st Century landmarks, designed to attract visitors into the countryside to enjoy the stunning landscapes and wealth of attractions on offer in Pennine Lancashire. Each Panopticon is situated on a high-point site commanding spectacular views. All are within easy reach of the M65 motorway.

The Term 'Panopticon' is defined as a structure, space or device providing a comprehensive or panoramic view.

Views you can expect (on a clear day) from Lancashire's Panopticons:

Colourfields, in Blackburn's Corporation Park, gives a widespread panorama of the Park below, with the town beyond and distant views out towards Lytham, Southport and Fleetwood. 

The Atom, nestling on the hillside in Wycoller Country Park, offers breathtaking views of the Pendle landscape all around, including the historic settlement of Wycoller, now a conservation area.

The Singing Ringing Tree, on Crown Point above Burnley, provides a superb view of Pendle Hill tp the North and  a glimpse of the Cliviger wind turbines on the Yorkshire border to the east. In between there is a panoramic overview of the town of Burnley, with the famous Turf Moor football stadium at its centre. On a clear day you can see the Bowland Fells, Pendle, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Great Whernside.

Halo, the centrepiece of a reclaimed site on Top o' Slate above Haslingden in Rossendale, has wonderful views of the Rossendale valley, Greater Manchester and parts of Pennine Lancashire which were formerly inaccessible.