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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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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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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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Barley Picnic Site
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.
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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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Arts & Culture
Atom - Panopticon
Pendle's Panopticon, 'Atom', rests on the hillside above Wycoller village in Wycoller Country Park.
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Timeless - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 29th Oct 2026
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of timeless music, starring Stephen Bayliss, a singer who has been entertaining audiences around the world for over thirty years.His show features classics from the British and American songbooks and incl...
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Everything Changes - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 30th Jul 2027
Everything Changes presents a 2-hour spectacular where everybody will be singing and dancing all night long! Enjoy all of Take That’s greatest hits; Pray, Shine, Greatest Day, These Days, Back for Good, Patience, Never Forget and Everything Change...
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Theatre of Hope - Journey Through The 12 Steps - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 1st Jul 2026
A unique and compelling theatre production from ELISHA HOUSE RECOVERY COMMUNITY.Men in recovery from addiction tell their own raw and moving stories. Based on new material, our fourth production from Elisha House, directed by Donna Wor...
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The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 24th Oct 2026
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blu...
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Pink Floydian – An Evening of Pink Floyd - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 14th Aug 2026
PINK FLOYDIAN is an 8-PIECE TRIBUTE BAND dedicated to paying homage to the greatest progressive rock band of all time, Pink Floyd. Over the years, they have steadily built a reputation as one of the most authentic and captivating Pink Floyd tribut...
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Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour - The Muni Theatre Colne
Date: 7th May 2027
Its been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing hi...
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Free | 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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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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