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16 June 2026
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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Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks allowing you to enjoy some of the best views and vistas the county has to offer.
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Pendle Markets
Come to Pendle and visit their fantastic indoor and outdoor markets!
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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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The Alma Inn
A rural coaching inn, originally built in 1725, welcomes all for dwelling, drinking and dining.
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Inside Spa
Inside Spa's jaw-dropping thermal suite is the ideal place to relax, reflect & recharge, with its beautiful contemporary styling combined with the latest innovations in Spa facilities. Take time out to indulge in a 2 hour Spa Wellness Experience & enjoy 8 different multi-sensual, reinvigorating experiences, including a Vitality Pool, Aroma Steam Room, Vitality Sauna, Herbal Sauna, Salt Inhalation Steam Room, Experience Monsoon Showers, an Ice Fountain & Foot Spas.
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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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Pendle Village
Boutique shopping at its best. Shop everything for you and your home under one architecturally stunning roof.
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The Man Who Was Magic - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 4th Mar 2027
You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world - this FIVE STAR magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter...
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The Dolly Show - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 20th Feb 2027
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, The Last Leg, Lorraine, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, West End star - Kelly O’Brien is the world’s number one Dolly Parton tribute.Kelly is endors...
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The Music of George Michael - The Candlelight Concert - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 31st Jul 2026
Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure emotion. George Michael – The Candlelight Concert is more than just a tribute — it’s a stunning live experience that honours the legacy of one of the greatest voice...
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Stuart Michael - The Psychic Medium - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 17th Oct 2026
Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his incredible gift that he’s had since childhood of being able to see with the mind’s ey...
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The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 18th Jun 2026
From singers and comedians, to magicians and musicians, back at The Muni Theatre: The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show!- Jenny Williams (superb voice)- Bobby Kinsman (comic)- Tom Collins (vocalist)Be prepared t...
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A Night To Remember Motown Show - The Muni
Date: 23rd Apr 2027
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful voca...
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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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