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Dare to be scared: Lancashire's Top Halloween Scare Attractions
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18 September 2026
Looking for the ultimate jump scare this Halloween? Look no further! Lancashire offers haunted houses a plenty.
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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From a foodies haven, to hits from Aussie icon Jason Donovan, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Lancashire!
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
Pendle Businesses
Family Friendly | Wet Weather
West Craven Sports Centre
West Craven Sports Centre has been a proud leisure and fitness hub in Barnoldswick for over 25 years.
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Business Directory
The Secret Garden at Thornton Hall Country Park
Join 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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Wycoller Hall
The hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century and subsequently extended in the 18th by Squire Henry Owen Cunliffe, in order to attract a wealthy wife. Charlotte Brontë is thought to have frequently visited Wycoller village.
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The Fence Gate
With over 35 years experience The Fence Gate understand that your wedding day should be as unique as you are. With this in mind they offer both an "All Inclusive" package and a bespoke wedding service to choose between.
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
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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Groups | History & Heritage
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum
See the Steam Engine, three working weaving looms and many other artefacts and memorabilia from the region's rich textile history.
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Christmas Soul Night - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 5th Dec 2026
Join us for what is now an established feature of the Northern Soul Circuit in the North West for our 28th year of soul events! Our Soul Nights are hosted by superb Northern Soul and Motown DJ Roman, with friends from the circuit.The e...
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Discos for Grown Ups Christmas Party - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 18th Dec 2026
The legendary Discos for Grown Ups Christmas Party is coming for another incredible boogie night to remember!Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s soul and disco, 8...
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Pendle Ladies’ Choir - a Celebration of Brass and Voices - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 13th Dec 2026
Take a break from Christmas shopping and join the award winning Pendle Ladies Choir, plus local guest musicians - Burnley Alliance Silver Band - for a fun, festive afternoon of seasonal music!Children free whenAccompanied by a pa...
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Arts & Culture
Tap Factory - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 11th Jun 2027
After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be back in the UK! Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and come...
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Batty! - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 13th Oct 2026
Have you got a wild side?Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strangeanimals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact she’s starting to wonder if sheMight be a witch...
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The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 15th Oct 2026
From singers and comedians, to magicians and musicians, back at The Muni Theatre: The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show!Be prepared to laugh, hum sing and tap your feet through a full afternoon of live entertainment at its very best!
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Free things to do | Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
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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Free things to do | Outdoors
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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Free things to do | Outdoors
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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Free things to do | Outdoors
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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