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 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 MoreAxes to Ashes are dedicated to delivering exhilarating axe and knife throwing experiences
Read MorePeaks and Pods offers five wonderful, well-equipped cedar-clad pods, designed with style and purpose in mind.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreJoin together with friends at Thornton Hall Country Park's Secret Garden for amazing evenings full of entertainment, live music, delicious food and sensational cocktails under a giant heated tipi-style marquee.
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Date: 3rd Apr 2027
Buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable ride with the UK's hardest-hitting QOTSA tribute act, Queens of the Stoned Age!With a no-holds-barred approach to capturing the raw, untamed energy of QOTSA's boundary-shattering sound, this g...
Read MoreDate: 6th Mar 2027
Two of the defining bands of 21st-century indie rock come together for one unforgettable night.
Read MoreDate: 27th Nov 2026
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO's hit-filled library includin...
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 MoreDate: 4th Mar 2027
Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show.Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predictin...
Read MoreDate: 22nd Nov 2026
Colne Orchestra presents for their Autumn concert, A Night at the Movies. Come and hear a range of popular film soundtracks and see live, the musical magic behind some of your favourite films!Under 16s go FREE with a paying adult.
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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