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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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The Rookery
A unique grass roofed dwelling, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in East Lancashire.
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Groups | History & Heritage
Foulridge Canal Cruises
Foulridge Canal cruises has been operating under the present ownership for 23 years on the tranquil countryside section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Foulridge Canal Wharf, 2 miles from the end of the M65 motorway in Colne.
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Groups | History & Heritage
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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Arts & Culture
Atom - Panopticon
Pendle's Panopticon, 'Atom', rests on the hillside above Wycoller village in Wycoller Country Park.
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Family Friendly
Pendle Leisure Centre
Discover the aquatic delights at Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne
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Forest Inn
This 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.
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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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The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 13th Aug 2026
From singers and comedians, to magicians and musicians, at The Muni Theatre: The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show!Richard Barry (returning superb vocalist)Donna Bland (lovely vocalist)Jack Clarkson (popular Sin...
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The Drifters - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 30th Jul 2026
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over to My Place', 'Under the Boardwalk', 'Kissin' In The Back Row' and more! The...
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Pink Floydian - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 14th Aug 2026
A Pink Floydian show is much more than a gig, it is a faithful recreation of Floyd at their finest. Comprising some of the North West's finest musicians, close your eyes and Pink Floydian will take you back.From the lush la...
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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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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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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 | 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 | 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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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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