Discover Pendle for a day out shaped by dramatic landscapes and one of Lancashire’s most well-known stories. Pendle Hill stands at the centre of it all, closely linked to the witch trials of 1612, with the surrounding villages and countryside still reflecting that history today. Places like Barley, Roughlee and the market towns of Colne and Nelson offer a mix of heritage and everyday life, while local landmarks and heritage centres help tell the story that has made Pendle famous.
Beyond its history, Pendle is a great place to spend time outdoors, with walking and cycling routes stretching across the Pennine landscape and up to the summit of Pendle Hill itself. There’s plenty to enjoy along the way, from family attractions like Thornton Hall Country Park to independent shops, markets and mill outlets in towns such as Barnoldswick and Barrowford. A lively events calendar, including the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival and the Colne Grand Prix, adds another dimension to the area across the year.
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There is so much fun and excitement around the county this August! Check out just some of the great events happening this weekend and gather your inspiration for some great days out
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.
Read MoreSee the Steam Engine, three working weaving looms and many other artefacts and memorabilia from the region's rich textile history.
Read MoreWavelengths is a leisure pool with fun for all the family.
Read MoreHistory and legend has woven a spell over Pendle. Pendle Hill rises above this ancient hunting ground, once the home of wolves and wild boar and to this day dotted with tiny hamlets and farms.
Read MoreThis modern brasserie and bar is a fantastic place for diners and drinkers to enjoy a Mediterranean inspired menu, in a relaxed and contemporary setting, with a large south facing garden for al fresco dining.
Read MoreTucked away in the beautiful Pendle countryside, The Bay Horse Inn is the kind of place you stumble upon once, and then going back to.
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Date: 6th Mar 2027
Two of the defining bands of 21st-century indie rock come together for one unforgettable night.
Read MoreDate: 20th Dec 2026
Step into a world of festive elegance and timeless charm as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ - an evening where music, candlelight and holiday wonder come together in perfect harmony.Set beneath the...
Read MoreDate: 20th Feb 2027
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star Kelly O'Brien is country legend Dolly Parton. The only Doll...
Read MoreDate: 2nd Oct 2026
Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Julia Roberts hit film, Pretty Woman, lead singer Peter Cox became an instant pin-up.
Read MoreDate: 8th Oct 2027
The songs of American country rock band, Dr. Hook, are timeless classics. Who can forget ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘When You’re in Love With A Beautiful Woman’, ‘Sharing the Night Together’, ‘Only Sixteen’, ‘Sexy Eyes’ and ‘Cover of the “Rolling Stone”’....
Read MoreDate: 19th Mar 2027
Join renowned psychic medium Calvin Price for a powerful and uplifting evening exploring the continuing connection between this world and the next.With over a decade of professional experience demonstrating mediumship across the UK and...
Read MoreDuration3 - 4 hours
Distance4.5 Miles
Although much more associated with Yorkshire, The Brontë sisters actually spent much of their lives in Lancashire walking from the family home at Haworth across the South Pennine Moors.
Read MoreDistance7 Miles
Pendle Way Section 1 - Barrowford to Barnoldswick, 7 miles (11km). A walk of contrasts from gentle riverside paths around Watermeetings to the breezy moorland of Weets Hill with outstanding views. The Pendle way is well signposted.
Read MorePendle Way Section 2 - 5.5-mile linear route running from Barnoldswick to Earby. It begins at Bancroft Mill and offers a gentle transition from industrial archaeology into rolling limestone hills, culminating at School Lane in Earby.
Read MoreDuration4-5 hours
Pendle Way Section 3 - This walk skirts the looming bulk of Kelbrook Moor and follows Pendle's earliest turnpike road to enjoy fine views from Knarrs Hill.
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