Pendle
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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Wycoller Country Park
In a valley largely devoted to sheep and cattle rearing, Wycoller Country Park has a good network of footpaths for walkers. The hamlet of Wycoller includes historic Wycoller Hall.
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Gawthorpe Textile Collection Northlight
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is an internationally renowned collection of global textiles located in the heart of Pennine Lancashire.
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Pendle Holiday Cottages
Pendle Holiday Cottages offers Roosters Rest and Hen House cottages. Two fully equipped holiday cottages settled in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Pendle Sculpture Trail
The fascinating true story of the Pendle Witches is being told in "stone" at this new visitor attraction. The Pendle Sculpture Trail has ten ceramic plaques. Each has its own unique symbols which represent each of the Pendle people who were hanged.
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The Fence Gate
An historic, award-winning, 18th Century inn nestled between Pendle's most idyllic countryside set back in the village of Fence just off the A6068.
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Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
See the century-old, 600hp, two-cylinder Steam Engine that once powered more than 1200 cotton weaving looms, along with its 16-foot flywheel, the hand-fired boiler, a smaller 250hp engine rescued from another mill nearby, three working weaving looms and many other artefacts and memorabilia from the region's rich textile history.
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Beatlemania - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 5th Sept 2026
Beatlemania are firmly established as one of the worlds' leading Beatles tribute acts with over twenty years experience and perform throughout the UK and internationally to thousands of people every year.
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The Legend Of Barry White - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 20th Mar 2027
The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend Barry white!Direct from the USA, a critically- acclaimed revue featuring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”100 m...
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House of Fun - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 1st Apr 2027
Whether you were there the first time around or you’re discovering 2Tone and Ska revival for the first time, expect non-stop dancing, hands-in-the-air choruses and serious feel-good vibes from start to finish. So dig out your sharpest suit, lace u...
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One Night In Dublin - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 26th Sept 2026
Come and join in the craic as this award winning seven piece Irish band covers songs by the Pogues, The Dubliners, The saw doctors, Daniel O’ Donnel, Flogging Molly, Drop-kick Murphys, Van Morrison and many more, in their own unique and upbeat sty...
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An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 19th Oct 2026
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood. Jimmy will present a hugely entertaining mix of anecdotes and jokes, including...
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In The Air Tonight - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 25th Sept 2026
In the Air Tonight will leave you in awe of the incredible discography of Phil Collins. It’s an Easy Lover for any fan of the Genesis drummer, capturing the distinctive vocals and incredible instrumentals of one of the UK’s greatest ever singer-so...
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Brontës in Pendle
Duration3 - 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.
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Pendle Way - Part 1
Distance7 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.
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Pendle Way - Part 2
Pendle 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.
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Pendle Way - Part 3
Duration4-5 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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