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Welcome to Pendle When you think of Pendle, what comes to mind?

The Pendle Witches, who lived in the shadow of regular walks across the moors from Haworth to the atmospheric village of Pendle Hill over 400 years ago in 1612 are likely to Wycoller (see page 9). be your first thought. Is the fact that we are inspirational and radical the reason why Pendle has so frequently been nominated for, or has won, so many awards? We like You can explore their fascinating story on a number of trails, including the to think so! Find out more about these award winning events and places Pendle Sculpture Trail, where you can find out which witch is which in inside. mysterious Aitken Wood. Find out more on page 2. They include The Pendle Walking Festival (page 20), The Great British But you can’t ignore one outstanding landmark. And that’s the hill which Rhythm and Blues Festival (page 8) The Rookery (page 6), Burnley FC in the gives our district its name. Pendle Hill. To call it a hill doesn’t do it justice. Community at Whitehough Activity Centre (page7), Thornton Hall Farm (page Standing proud from the Pennine chain, it’s almost a mountain and iconic 4), the town centres of Barnoldswick and Colne, and the Inside Spa in Nelson landmark rising proudly above an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (page 10). For more inspiration, walk to the top of Pendle and on a clear day you’ll see We could go on, but why not read more and start planning your visit? another Lancashire icon, Blackpool Tower and the sparkling sea along the Fylde coast. The view so inspired one man in 1652 that he established a world-wide religious movement. His name was George Fox and his vision on Pendle Hill led him to found the Quakers movement. Another radical thinker, born in Pendle in 1617, was Jonas Moore. Affectionately known as The Father of Time, he set up the Royal Observatory in Greenwich from which the world takes its time. This year we are launching a new Jonas Moore walk – find out more (insert page number). Our inspirational landscape and fascinating histories have been strong factors in the many radical thinkers and writers who lived in Pendle or visited here. The Brontë sisters gleaned material for their novels on their

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Pendle Hill rises above the ancient hunting ground called The Forest of Bowland. Once the home of wolves and wild boar, it is still an untamed place full of untold secrets.

eneath our legendary hill lie the tiny hamlets and farms which played a B part in the dramatic true story of the Pendle Witches of 1612.

How did nine villagers come to be found guilty of witchcraft? And why does mystery still surround them even though their trial is one of the best documented in the world? Find out more by exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and start to piece together a mystery which is over 400 years old. Learn about the turbulent history of the Pendle Witches by following their fateful journey from Pendle, through the windswept Trough of Bowland to Lancaster Castle where they stood trial. The 45 mile long Pendle Witches Trail can be followed by bike, car or minibus, as the engrossing story unfolds along the way. Our shorter Pendle Witches scenic road trail looks at the history of the Pendle Witches in the shadow of Pendle Hill, from Roughlee to Barley, Gisburn and Blacko. Or why not enjoy our stunning walking country on the Pendle Witches Walking Trail – a figure of eight walk which radiates from the village of Barley? The walk includes the hamlet of Newchurch with its mysterious ‘eye of god’ on the church tower. Nearby you’ll find Faugh’s Delph, the quarry where Demdike, one of the most notorious of the Pendle Witches, claimed to have first met the devil. And hidden in Aitken Wood, with views out to Pendle Hill, is the Pendle Sculpture Trail. A captivating short walk above Black Moss reservoirs leads to sculptures created by four acclaimed northern artists. They range from huge tree arches to a beautifully carved witch finder, as stories of the villagers who suffered a terrible fate in 1612 have been captured in wood, stone and metal. Children can learn more as they find a series of intriguing ceramic plaques dedicated to each of the Pendle Witches, and work out which witch is which. Younger children can enjoy a different kind of magic at our Vicky Witch Trail, finding characters from local folklore including friendly bogarts, in Victoria Park, Nelson. At the start of the Pendle Witches Trail, the Museum on Pendle Life which can be found in Pendle Heritage Centre, gives an insight into life in 17th century Pendle. It includes the history of the Pendle Witches and there’s a fascinating film to watch. Tour guide Brenda Kean pictured with Maureen Stopforth from Witches Galore.

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For a personal tour of our atmospheric landscape and the chance to learn about the most famous witchcraft trial in English history, why not take a Pendle Witch Experience Tour? History and Literature graduate and professional photographer Brenda Kean has lived in Pendle for 35 years and offers two and three hour minibus tours for families or groups of friends and yearly coach tours at the Walpurgis Festival on May eve and at Hallowe’en.

To find out about Pendle Witches walks, tours and trails go to www.visitpendle.com/witches

www.visitpendle.com 3 All creatures great, small, extinct and magical at Thornton Hall Farm.

orking as part of a team brings its own rewards, according to W Marketing Manager, Jo Ogle.

She’s from Thornton Hall Country Park, a place set in beautiful countryside on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. “We have a small but fabulous team which builds special bonds with the farm animals and with our visitors – who regularly come back as a result!” “There are some super visitor attractions in the region but I believe Thornton Hall Country Park is one of the few places where the entire family can come and enjoy a day out – from babies to grandparents. “And we can offer our visitors seasonal, hands on animal encounters and experiences for 12 months of the year, with plenty of indoor activities for all the family.” After 17 years working for one of the most advanced hi-tech aircraft makers in the world Jo had children and decided to get more down to earth. “I’ve always loved animals and one day a job opportunity popped up for a part time school group “My main job has been helping to re-build the Bradley leader at Thornton Hall Farm. I started work the Getting steamed up at Engine - a steam engine dating back to 1901,” he adds. following week and at 44 it’s great to be able to acquire The Bancroft Mill Trust rescued this engine from new skills. Bancroft Mill Cross Lane Mill in Bradley, near Skipton. “My children found it hilarious when I passed my quad After years of painstaking restoration by volunteers bike test. hil Duxbury is an enthusiastic like Phil, this unique piece of history now runs “Being able to bring my family to take part in our volunteer helping to keep one of smoothly, along with the magnificent main engine, Quadtrex across acres of farmland is so much fun.” when the mill is open. “We also have an exciting new events calendar lined up P the last mill engines in Lancashire Whilst talking to Phil, it’s great to feel the real passion, for the year ahead,” adds Jo. running. not just for the pioneering engineers, but for what In 2018 the farm will be hosting visits from the official engineering meant to us as a nation at the forefront of Peter Rabbit and The Gruffalo plus there’ll be dinosaurs It’s an impressive sight, as the enormous flywheel, the Industrial Revolution. and magical unicorns! which once drove 1,250 looms and which generates 600 Phil explains: “We should keep places like Bancroft Events for big kids and adults include the chance to horsepower through a main shaft that’s over 260 feet in Mill going. They are part of our industrial heritage.” enjoy motorbike stunt teams and tribute bands. length! And although Phil understands the importance of this Find out more through their website as advertised in Even though he’s just 22 years old, the history of the historic landmark, he knows that the setting is also part this guide. A list of their events is also at the back of the place, dating back to 1920, is deep in his blood. of the attraction. guide. “I started visiting Bancroft at an early age with my Bancroft Mill is on the Pendle Way and at the foot of grandad because he was a volunteer,” explains Phil. Weets Hill, with its stunning views out to Pendle Hill “And I’ve been a regular volunteer myself since I was and across into the Yorkshire Dales with Ingleborough about 14. and Pen-y-ghent in the distance. His eight years working on the Bancroft Mill engine “A lot of people who visit are walkers and cyclists inspired him in his choice of career. who probably wouldn’t have come if it wasn’t for the “I’ve completed a four year engineering apprenticeship location of Bancroft Mill in its glorious surrounding at Senior Aerospace Weston in Pendle to become a countryside,” adds Phil. skilled maintenance engineer for them. You too can experience Phil’s passion for this unique His aerospace experience has helped him become a historic attraction by visiting them on the regular useful cog in keeping the engine at Bancroft up and Steaming Days they have throughout the year, including running. watching the mighty 30ft flywheel as it spins. For dates “Although the machinery is quite different, a lot of the please see the back of this guide or go to maintenance skills are transferable,” he says. www.visitpendle.com

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hat do you get if you mix a fine Ridge Lane really offers one of the best views around. art printmaker with a high- As Ben says; “We never get bored of looking at it. The countryside is breath-taking!” spec joiner? Quite simply The W And the Rookery’s hot tub facing open country is a Rookery above the village of Roughlee! great place to soak up the view. For husband and wife Ben and Danielle, As well as the classic climb up Pendle Hill and the vision of a beautifully designed exploring the area, Danielle loves the community spirit environmental holiday cottage goes back a in the villages which nestle under the hill. while. “The locals have recently clubbed together to buy the only pub in Roughlee, The Bay Horse, she says.

What better way to spend the evening than with “We hatched a plan years ago when we spotted a some friendly company after a relaxing hour or two dilapidated barn facing Pendle Hill,” explains Danielle. admiring the view from the comfort of your hot tub? Having both come from a family of farmers they felt it was time to respond to the changing nature of agriculture and diversify. Ben says: “We knew Pendle has a lot of offer and so we made The Rookery a place to share our lovely landscape.” They’ve taken an eco-friendly approach as Ben, the joiner in this creative partnership, points out: “The Rookery is designed to maximise energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.” This includes solar power on the south side of the cottage, a natural grass roof on the north side and a cosy log burner in the living area. “All the materials we’ve chosen are responsibly sourced, recycled or reclaimed and lovingly re-created with Ben’s carpentry skills,” says Danielle. A vintage pair of ladders painted banana yellow and mounted on the wall have made a great bookcase. A glass sink in the bathroom is mounted on an old railway sleeper, on top of an old sewing machine base they found at Danielle’s family farm. And a central island in the open plan kitchen is made from an artist’s plan chest. Visitors can spend an age examining every little interesting part of this unique cottage. Danielle, the artist says: “We knew were wanted to create a holiday cottage like no other! “We spent our honeymoon travelling through Canada and the North Pacific and the trip revolved around Ben’s desire to stay at one of Pete Nelson’s famous treehouses at Treehouse Point near Seattle. “For that whole trip Ben was snapping away with his camera to get some inspiration for our own project,” she explained.” And the risk really did pay off as The Rookery is booked up solid four months in advance and was a finalist in the 2017 Lancashire Tourism Awards! And it’s not only the inside of the property that is simply stunning: The Rookery’s elevated position as you drive down

6 www.visitpendle.com Adventure, exhilaration & more… Enjoy the great outdoors at Whitehough

e want Whitehough to be a we’re happy to work with groups to tailor activities to vibrant place where lifelong suit their needs. memories are created,” says “Our activities are exhilarating, exciting and get the W adrenaline flowing! We have great instructors who’ll Matt Hargreaves. foster a sense of fun as well as learning,” Matt explains. Burnley FC in the Community has not been resting on their laurels since they took over the centre. As Matt is the Facilities Manager for Burnley FC in the an award-winning community organisation they got Community which has just taken over Whitehough to work straight away sprucing the place up. They’ve Outdoor Centre, near Barley. already redecorated inside and out, upgraded the One of the oldest outdoor activity centres in the accessible bathrooms, got Wi-Fi installed, provided country, Whitehough was established in 1938. Since laptops and pcs and they’re upgrading activity then, generations of Lancashire schoolchildren, equipment. including Matt, have enjoyed a wide range of activities As someone who’s known Whitehough man and boy, and explored the wonderful countryside around Pendle Matt is captivated by what he calls the magic of the Hill. centre and part of that is its unique location. Now adults can enjoy a taste of adventure too, as the “Whitehough is exceptional! It feels as though it’s in centre is opening its doors for groups of all ages from the middle of nowhere – yet is actually only 10 to 15 anywhere and everywhere, including youth groups, minute’s drive from the M65. sports clubs and community organisations. And if you “The centre is surrounded by open countryside which want a break for family and friends with a difference, is perfect for walking, cycling and a whole range of or a team building getaway with work colleagues, outdoor activities – whatever your ability. Whitehough is the place! “The popular Pendle Sculpture Trail is right on our Matt explains: “We offer an affordable high quality doorstep and a short walk away is the legendary Pendle stay with lots of outdoor activities to choose from. Hill with spectacular views from the summit,” he added. People can try their hand at archery and explore new To find out how your group can enjoy the facilities heights on high ropes and have a go at rock climbing. at Whitehough please call 01282 615688 or email Matt adds: “There’s trekking and low ropes too and [email protected]

www.visitpendle.com 7 elieved to be one of only five The rest of the year the ‘can do’ Colne Town Council genuine hilltop towns in the UK, organises a wide range of popular events including a Colne is an entertaining place with series of outdoor markets selling food and crafts, and all B the seasons are celebrated. well-established street events, a thriving At Easter there’s egg decorating, egg hunts, children’s restaurant quarter, quirky micropubs and crafts and donkey rides. At Hallowe’en there’s pumpkin three theatres! carving, spooky stories, a funfair and market stalls. And at Christmas there’s a torchlight parade up the town’s Colne Town Council is the power behind many events long street, climbing up to the top of the hill where there’s in the town and has taken over the award winning Great a large market with food and crafts, donkey rides, live British Rhythm & Blues Festival which has been running entertainment and a funfair. for over 25 years! Colin says: “Our aim is to keep our friendly town Colin Hill is the Chief Executive of Colne Town centre vital and attractive. We really care about Colne Council and admits the pace can be hectic. and want to make a difference.” The strong community “Over the August Bank Holiday Great British Rhythm spirit is part of the place and as Colin says: “Colners have & Blues weekend there are 12 venues, 100 acts, and 150 a strong affinity with their town. It has some wonderful gigs over three days! Thousands come out to enjoy live historic buildings and the town is surrounded by beautiful music in the town’s clubs, pubs, bars and roadhouses.” countryside - Bonnie Colne on the Hill sums it up!” Colne Town Council also organises the final of the Enjoy everything Colne has to offer by looking at our National Circuit Series where world class cyclists battle events page and explore the town on the Colne Heritage it out to a nail-biting finish in July for the Colne Grand Trail which can be downloaded for free from www. Prix. visitpendle.com/ColneTrail Ours is the fastest and toughest circuit in the men’s The Colne Heritage Trail highlights true stories of some series and competitors have included Colne’s own of Colne’s famous sons including Wallace Hartley, the double Olympic gold medallist Steven Burke MBE and heroic bandmaster on the ill-fated Titanic of 1912 and his fellow Olympians Sir Bradley Wiggins CBE and Ed John Tillotson who became Archbishop of Canterbury in Clancy OBE. 1691. Bonnie Colne - a happening place!

8 www.visitpendle.com Crossing bridges back in time in Wycoller

Wycoller is a beautiful, traffic free village surrounded by a country park leading to open moorland.

n the heart of the village is a tearoom Way or the Pendle Way or cyclists using the ancient that, like the village, takes you back packhorse trails. The village was a favourite haunt of the to a simpler, more old-fashioned time, Brontë sisters who could walk here from the Haworth I Parsonage - around nine miles away over the moors. where the stresses of modern life can be They used this atmospheric village as inspiration for forgotten. It is run by Tony and Janet and their novels and stories and the ruin of Wycoller Hall the café has been in Janet’s family for 35 became Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane years. Eyre. The Brontës are not the only famous visitors to Wycoller. Tony goes through an interesting list of Tony says: “Everyone who visits says we shouldn’t celebrities including Time Team’s Tony Robinson and change a thing!” There’s a warm and welcoming actress Penelope Keith, who had a house in the village Victorian range and traditional food to enjoy such as for many years. The village has also featured famously Lancashire home-made pie and peas served with red in The Railway Children with Jenny Agutter sitting on the cabbage and sliced onion. packhorse bridge. This is a place where homemade actually means And this 400 year old packhorse bridge is just one of homemade. As Tony points out, “Janet bakes all the seven bridges in Wycoller which include the Clapper cakes and scones in the kitchen here including her Bridge which dates back to around the 16th century. signature chocolate cake, lemon drizzle, Victoria But by far the oldest bridge is a short walk up leafy sandwich, rich sticky ginger cake and our own Wycoller Wycoller Dene and is one of the earliest constructed Cake. And there’s always Janet’s own soup plus bridges in England. The Clam Bridge, which is listed crumpets with Lancashire cheese!” as an ancient monument, dates from the Iron Age and The location of the tearooms is idyllic. Janet says: is thought to be a former standing stone brought down “Wycoller is a special place and it feels like a step back from the moor. in time to a more peaceful age. Young children love This huge single slab bridge is well over 2,000 years to paddle in the stream and play Pooh sticks off the old. Those seeking out something more modern can Everyone who bridges. Some days, visitors can almost have the village walk up from the village to see the Atom sculpture visits says we to themselves. We feel lucky to live and work here,” she offering great views out to Pendle Hill and the Brontë admits. moors. shouldn’t change The tearoom is a great re-fuelling spot for the many Whichever direction you go in, a good place to start is a thing! ” walkers passing through the valley on the Brontë the Wycoller Tearooms.

www.visitpendle.com 9 our onestop leisure shop endle Leisure rust offers a whole host of sports, arts and entertainment options for all the family to enoy while visiting this beautiful part of Lancashire.

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www.visitpendle.com 11 Nelson a go go!

Nelson is a diverse town full of talented individuals and businesses. It buzzes with life thanks to events run by Nelson Town Council.

anniversary this year, also runs the Unity Wellbeing Centre on Vernon Street which is a great place to stop off for a healthy bite to eat. The centre has an interesting history. Originally the hall was the second branch of the Independent Labour Party and a stone was laid by Nelson suffragist Selina Cooper who played a key role in lobbying for the vote for women. hatever time of year there are Nelson as a town is forward-thinking and last year some great family events going the Town Council was one of the sponsors of the W on. On March 31st there’s the Lancashire Tourism Awards. As Councillor Zafar Ali, Easter Fair and town crier competition Chair of the Town Council said, “It was excellent to which will include free children’s see a number of Nelson and Pendle businesses up for awards on the night. We met lots of businesses who fairground rides, free face-painting and spoke highly of Nelson as a town with lots of henna painting and Easter competitions. business and tourism potential.” For more Football fun is the name of the game at the Summer information on this vibrant town go to Football Marathon on Saturday 14th July from 11am www.nelsontowncouncil.gov.uk to 7pm. A mobile football pitch is set up in the middle Or check the place out via Twitter @ of Nelson town centre with hundreds of boys and girls NelsonTCouncil or on Facebook @ entering their 5-a-side teams. nelsontownevents In late Summer, on Saturday 8th September, the town overflows with colour, activity and delicious food at the Nelson Food Festival. Around 9000 visitors come to Combine your visit to Nelson this event to browse at around 30 stalls with a mouth- Town Council events… watering variety of food from different continents. • Spend time at the ACE Centre for The year is brought to a crescendo of fantastic family drama, film, entertainment and a entertainment with our Lancashire Day and Christmas Bistro Lights switch on Saturday 24th November. Along with free fun rides and stalls there are show-stopping • Relax at multi-award winning Inside Spa for six different thermal performances by some great artists. Thousands of people experiences – just a two minute turn out to see the Christmas lights being switched on – walk from the town centre! it’s a magical occasion! As well as exciting events, Nelson Town Council also • Enjoy a swim at our family friendly supports three picturesque parks in Nelson. Come and pool, Pendle Wavelengths, with slide explore Walverden Park, Victoria Park with its Vicky and waves Witch Trail and beautiful lake and Marsden Park with its • Don’t miss the Nelson Shuttle – a 12 historic stone features and views of Pendle Hill. metre high sculpture in our attractive Nelson Town Council, which celebrated its 10th amphitheatre.

12 www.visitpendle.com On the trail of the Father of Time

We’re turning back the clock 400 years to 1617 with the launch of a fascinating new trail. © Gallery National Portrait

he trail tells the story of Jonas Moore, behind the new Royal Observatory at Greenwich, the son of a yeoman farmer living at designed by his friend Sir Christopher Wren. Jonas Moore played a pivotal role in establishing Higher White Lee on the edge of the T Greenwich Mean Time and the Greenwich Meridian village of Higham, near Pendle Hill. to aid naval navigation. British map makers began to set Longitude from Greenwich and the time of every Jonas’ older brother, was one of the first ‘victims’ of the location on earth could be worked out by how many most notorious of the Pendle Witches. degrees east or west of Greenwich it was. Under interrogation for witchcraft, young Alizon Yet unlike his influential friends, this radical 17th Device claimed that her family’s enemy, an old woman century thinker who was knighted by Charles II nick-named Chattox, had bewitched the little boy John became the man that time forgot. Moore to death. Local walking guide leader Norman Mitchell has Growing out of that shadow, Jonas Moore was fiercely delved into his life and developed a fascinating four interested in science, not superstition. mile trail to give Sir Jonas Moore his rightful place in He’d walk the three miles to Burnley Grammar School our country’s history. down Foxendole Lane towards the river Norman says: “I love the Sabden Valley. Calder, passing West Close Farm where I call it The Hidden Valley because so Chattox had lived. few people come here. “When I found Executed in 1612 for casting a spell on out that Sir Jonas Moore was born here his older brother, Chattox was hanged on but hadn’t been recognised, I wanted the hill called Golgotha, above Lancaster to uncover his history and help people along with Alizon Device, and other Pendle explore the places of his birth. villagers - rival families and neighbours “I love the history of this area and have dying together. spent countless hours poring over books At the age of 23, Jonas, who was to find out more about this secret valley. fascinated with mathematics and “It’s still dotted with isolated Elizabethan manor astronomy, became tutor to the Duke of York, the houses, including the farmhouse where Jonas Moore brother of the future King Charles II. was born,” he explains. Leaving Pendle in 1660, he became a mathematician, The Jonas Moore Trail covers ancient tracks and surveyor and map maker. His books include A Systeme of old cobbled roads with unusual relics of the past, the Mathematicks which is still studied today. including medieval vaccary walls. Together with his friend, the diarist Samuel Pepys, “Across the valley on the ridge you can see the route Jonas Moore founded the Royal Mathematical School at of the Roman road,” says Norman. Christ’s Hospital in London to train boys in navigation so Norman, who’s introduced ramblers of all ages to they could serve their King at sea. the route during our Pendle Walking Festivals said: He was an extraordinary mathematician, astronomer, “The new trail guide means that more people can cartographer and royal courtier and a driving force follow in the footsteps of the Father of Time.”

www.visitpendle.com 13 Wycoller Craft Centre

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Serviced Accommodation W Welcome Host trained Facilities for walkers F Conference / function facilities \ Internet available PW On or within half a mile of L Ensuite rooms Self Catering only Pendle Way O PWT Ground floor bedrooms [ Pendle Way Transport E Credit cards accepted Garden * Packed lunch by arrangement 7 W Electric shaver point Lounge for residents’ use ( � Boot cleaning facilities a Totally non-smoking Fridge E Knowledge of local ] u Highchair available Non-smoking in bedrooms K walking routes EM Evening meals by arrangement Electric cooker ? Information on local 3 LK Late key available Gas cooker walking routes MW i Hot and cold water in bedroom Microwave W Accredited for walkers ) 2 Cot available Meter charge for fuel d Facilities for Cyclists Please note: prices listed are V Special diets catered for Shower only : s Secure ground floor generally per person sharing, w Licensed Gas/Electric fires w cycle storage single room rates may be r Lift Wkend / off season / mid wk 9 Information on local higher. M TV in lounge booking accepted cycle routes u Indoor drying facilities b Washing machine 9K Knowledge on local ( Hairdryer N Central heating throughout cycle routes P Private parking U Linen hire E Accredited for cyclists MML = Members of Marketing v Ironing T Linen free GA Guest Accommodation Lancashire t TV in all bedrooms K Radio N Heating in all bedrooms g Telephone Facilities for Riders p Pets accepted by arrangement @ Open fire ( Accommodation for horses Accomodation Beds TC ] T Travellers cheques accepted Oil-fired range Accommodation for horses D = Double T = Twin S Tea and coffee making facilities SH Storage heaters in a field S = Single F = Family Q = Quad in rooms \ Internet available PB Within a mile of Pendle Bridleway BARNOLDSWICK 1, The Craven Heifer Inn - From £40 per person | Colne Road, Kelbrook, BB18 6TF | Tel: 01282 843007 | [email protected] www.thecravenheiferinn.co.uk | L O E EM i 2 V w( v t N S \ | D7, F2

1, Lower Greenhill | Kelbrook Road, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TG | Tel: 01282 813067 | [email protected] www.lowergreenhillcaravanpark.com | 23 touring from £15, Tent £10

2, Trawden Camping Barn & Campsite | Burnley Road, Trawden, BB8 8PN | Tel: 01282 865257 | [email protected] Max 20 People in Barn, Max 20 Tent pitches

3, Pendle Valley Caravan Park | From £350 - 380 per week | Pendle Vale, Roughlee, Lancashire, BB9 6NT | Tel: 01282 614755 Open 1st March - 31st October | Holiday Caravans For purchase

1, Earby Hostel | 13 Birch Hall Lane, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6JX | Tel: 01282 842349 | www.thefriendsofnature.org.uk/houses/earby Pendle Way - 100yds, Pennine Way - 1/2 mile, Bus Stop - 1/2 mile | £18 adult/ £12 under 18 | 1 x 2 beds, 2 x 6 beds, 1 x 7 beds Events in Pendle 2018

Pendle is packed full of great events all year round, from the traditional to the modern, from countryside to town, from the energetic to the laid back. There’s something for everyone.

Farmers Markets will be held on the third Saturday of every month (every month) at Colne Market. There’s a regular gardening group on the third Wednesday of every month and Archaeology Group meets on the second Saturday in the month at Pendle Heritage Centre, with regular talks there too – details at www.visitpendle.com March 25th Colne Grand Prix Cycle Race in Colne (to be confirmed) 21st - 24th The Garrick - Talking Heads - ACE Centre, Nelson 28th (eve) ‘Rule the World’ at Thornton Hall Farm (UK’s No 1 Take That tribute band) 22nd & 23rd Toddler Easter Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 29th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 24th The Magic Of Motown – The Muni, Colne 30th - 24th August Barlick Beach in Barnoldswick 25th Wedding Fair – ACE Centre, Nelson 25th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick August 30th The Chocolate Factory cast come to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick – live 11th – 19th Pendle Walking Festival performances & workshops 12th Trawden Show 31st Easter in Colne 9am – 4pm 19th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 31st Easter Fun Day, including the Annual Town Crier Event, Nelson Town Centre 24th We’ll Meet Again – ACE Centre, Nelson 24th - 26th The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Colne April 26th & 27th Tractor World at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 1st Official Peter Rabbit Visit to Thornton Hall Farm (Easter Sunday) 2nd Easter Extravaganza at Thornton Hall Farm (Easter Monday) September 8th Manchester Camerata – The Muni, Colne 1st & 2nd Hosting Relay for Life at Thornton Hall Far, Banoldswick 9th FILM - Learning to Drive – ACE Centre, Nelson (Petal Cancer Research UK) 13th Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis – The Muni, Colne 8th & 9th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 15th Colne Orchestra – The Muni, Colne 8th Nelson Food Festival 15th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 14th The Simon and Garfunkel Story – The Muni Theatre, Colne 21st St Georges Day in Barnoldswick 16th Neverland Event at Thornton Hall Farm, Banoldswick – live performances 22nd A Walk on the Wild Side dinosaur event at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick & workshops 25th - 28th Borderline Theatre Company – Brontë – The Muni, Colne 18th -22nd Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company present Guys and Dolls at the Pendle 26th National Theatre Live (Encore) – Julius Caesar – ACE Centre, Nelson Hippodrome Theatre, Colne 28th ABBA Magic – ACE Centre, Nelson 30th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 28th & 29th Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com October May 6th CTC Market in Colne 9am-4pm 5th CTC Market in Colne 9am-4pm 7th Russian National Ballet – Swan Lake – The Muni, Colne 6th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 13th - 31st Halloween Fun & Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 7th Official Gruffalo Visit to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 14th The Story Of Guitar Heroes – The Muni, Colne 4th The Dreamboys – The Muni, Colne evenings TBC Halloween by Night (age 14+) at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 5th Bowie Experience – The Muni, Colne 18th & 19th Toddler Halloween Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 9th - 12th The Garrick- What I Did at School Today – ACE Centre, Nelson 20th & 21st Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com 12th The Lancashire Hotpots – The Muni, Colne 21st Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 14th FILM – Brooklyn – ACE Centre, Nelson 27th & 28th Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com 24th NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE (Encore) – Macbeth – ACE Centre, Nelson 27th Halloween in Colne 9am-4pm 26, 27 & 28th Bands on the Square in Barnoldswick 27th & 28th Pony World at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick November 27th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 3rd Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 27th & 28th Pony World at Thornton Hall Farm 11th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 27th Pendle Powerfest, Nelson & Colne College, Nelson 11th Remembrance Sunday in Barnoldswick 17th-25th 30th Annual Arts Crafts and Gifts Fair at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne June 17th Christmas Lights Switch On in Barnoldswick 4th FILM – He Named Me Malala – ACE Centre, Nelson 24th Lancashire Day & Christmas Switch On in Nelson Town Centre 5th - 9th Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne presents a play to be announced 24th December 24th Christmas comes to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 7th & 8th Toddler Fairy Woodland Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 24th Christmas In Colne 10am – 7pm 16th June Valley Gardens Summer Fayre in Barnoldswick 16th Colne Gala (to be confirmed) December 17th ‘Bolddog’ Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Team at Thornton Hall Farm, 1st You Win Again – Music of the Bee Gees – The Muni, Colne. Banoldswick (Father’s Day) 17th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick More information on these events can be found on www.visitpendle.com 20th - 23rd The Garrick - That Good Night - ACE Centre, Nelson Please note that some of these events Transport Information 23rd Colne Commemorates (TBC) 9am – 4pm and dates have yet to be confirmed. Some County Info Centre, Transport Interchange, Also at the bottom of the events page pls could take out 24th Princesses & Superheroes Party at Thornton Hall Farm events are subject to changes in date and to Nelson Tel: 01282 698533 30th Pendle Young Musicians Bursary – Grand Finale – The Muni Theatre, Colne cancellation – to avoid disappointment please “Visitor Information Centres” and Pendle Heritage Cen- 30th CTC Market & Comi – Colne in Colne 9am – 4pm check before travelling. tre (no longer operates TIC)

July More information on these events can be found As with all information within this guide we 8th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick on www.visitpendle.com or for information cannot guarantee its accuracy. All liability for on events attractions and accommodation in loss, disappointment, negligence, or other and put Transport Information against the County Info 10th & 12th Toddler Teddy Bears Picnic at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick the area please contact the following visitor damage caused by reliance on information in Centre 14th Football Marathon, Nelson town centre information centres. this guide is excluded. 22nd Thornton Woodland Explorers Open Day, Barnoldswick 22 www.visitpendle.com @visitpendle@visitpendle 20 www.visitpendle.com Events in Pendle 2018

Pendle is packed full of great events all year round, from the traditional to the modern, from countryside to town, from the energetic to the laid back. There’s something for everyone.

Farmers Markets will be held on the third Saturday of every month (every month) at Colne Market. There’s a regular gardening group on the third Wednesday of every month and Archaeology Group meets on the second Saturday in the month at Pendle Heritage Centre, with regular talks there too – details at www.visitpendle.com March 25th Colne Grand Prix Cycle Race in Colne (to be confirmed) 21st - 24th The Garrick - Talking Heads - ACE Centre, Nelson 28th (eve) ‘Rule the World’ at Thornton Hall Farm (UK’s No 1 Take That tribute band) 22nd & 23rd Toddler Easter Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 29th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 24th The Magic Of Motown – The Muni, Colne 30th - 24th August Barlick Beach in Barnoldswick 25th Wedding Fair – ACE Centre, Nelson 25th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick August 30th The Chocolate Factory cast come to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick – live 11th – 19th Pendle Walking Festival performances & workshops 12th Trawden Show 31st Easter in Colne 9am – 4pm 19th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 31st Easter Fun Day, including the Annual Town Crier Event, Nelson Town Centre 24th We’ll Meet Again – ACE Centre, Nelson 24th - 26th The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Colne April 26th & 27th Tractor World at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 1st Official Peter Rabbit Visit to Thornton Hall Farm (Easter Sunday) 2nd Easter Extravaganza at Thornton Hall Farm (Easter Monday) September 8th Manchester Camerata – The Muni, Colne 1st & 2nd Hosting Relay for Life at Thornton Hall Far, Banoldswick 9th FILM - Learning to Drive – ACE Centre, Nelson (Petal Cancer Research UK) 13th Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis – The Muni, Colne 8th & 9th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 15th Colne Orchestra – The Muni, Colne 8th Nelson Food Festival Main Street, Gisburn, Lancashire BB7 4HH 15th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 14th The Simon and Garfunkel Story – The Muni Theatre, Colne 21st St Georges Day in Barnoldswick 16th Neverland Event at Thornton Hall Farm, Banoldswick – live performances @LaLocandaCinzia /LaLocandaGisburn 22nd A Walk on the Wild Side dinosaur event at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick & workshops 25th - 28th Borderline Theatre Company – Brontë – The Muni, Colne 18th -22nd Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company present Guys and Dolls at the Pendle Tel: 01200 445303 26th National Theatre Live (Encore) – Julius Caesar – ACE Centre, Nelson Hippodrome Theatre, Colne 28th ABBA Magic – ACE Centre, Nelson 30th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick l a l o c a n da. c o.u k 28th & 29th Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com October May 6th CTC Market in Colne 9am-4pm 5th CTC Market in Colne 9am-4pm 7th Russian National Ballet – Swan Lake – The Muni, Colne 6th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 13th - 31st Halloween Fun & Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick P M 7th Official Gruffalo Visit to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 14th The Story Of Guitar Heroes – The Muni, Colne 4th The Dreamboys – The Muni, Colne evenings TBC Halloween by Night (age 14+) at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 5th Bowie Experience – The Muni, Colne 18th & 19th Toddler Halloween Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick T 9th - 12th The Garrick- What I Did at School Today – ACE Centre, Nelson 20th & 21st Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com 12th The Lancashire Hotpots – The Muni, Colne 21st Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 14th FILM – Brooklyn – ACE Centre, Nelson 27th & 28th Halloween Witches Bus Tour www.pendlewitchexperience.com 24th NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE (Encore) – Macbeth – ACE Centre, Nelson 27th Halloween in Colne 9am-4pm 26, 27 & 28th Bands on the Square in Barnoldswick 27th & 28th Pony World at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick November 27th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 3rd Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 27th & 28th Pony World at Thornton Hall Farm 11th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick 27th Pendle Powerfest, Nelson & Colne College, Nelson 11th Remembrance Sunday in Barnoldswick 17th-25th 30th Annual Arts Crafts and Gifts Fair at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne June 17th Christmas Lights Switch On in Barnoldswick 4th FILM – He Named Me Malala – ACE Centre, Nelson 24th Lancashire Day & Christmas Switch On in Nelson Town Centre 5th - 9th Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne presents a play to be announced 24th December 24th Christmas comes to Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 7th & 8th Toddler Fairy Woodland Party at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick 24th Christmas In Colne 10am – 7pm 16th June Valley Gardens Summer Fayre in Barnoldswick 16th Colne Gala (to be confirmed) December 17th ‘Bolddog’ Freestyle Motocross Stunt Display Team at Thornton Hall Farm, 1st You Win Again – Music of the Bee Gees – The Muni, Colne. Banoldswick (Father’s Day) 17th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick More information on these events can be found on www.visitpendle.com 20th - 23rd The Garrick - That Good Night - ACE Centre, Nelson Please note that some of these events Transport Information 23rd Colne Commemorates (TBC) 9am – 4pm and dates have yet to be confirmed. Some County Info Centre, Transport Interchange, Also at the bottom of the events page pls could take out 24th Princesses & Superheroes Party at Thornton Hall Farm events are subject to changes in date and to Nelson Tel: 01282 698533 30th Pendle Young Musicians Bursary – Grand Finale – The Muni Theatre, Colne cancellation – to avoid disappointment please “Visitor Information Centres” and Pendle Heritage Cen- 30th CTC Market & Comi – Colne in Colne 9am – 4pm check before travelling. tre (no longer operates TIC)

July More information on these events can be found As with all information within this guide we 8th Steaming Day at Bancroft Mill, Barnoldswick on www.visitpendle.com or for information cannot guarantee its accuracy. All liability for on events attractions and accommodation in loss, disappointment, negligence, or other and put Transport Information against the County Info 10th & 12th Toddler Teddy Bears Picnic at Thornton Hall Farm, Barnoldswick the area please contact the following visitor damage caused by reliance on information in Centre 14th Football Marathon, Nelson town centre information centres. this guide is excluded. 22nd Thornton Woodland Explorers Open Day, Barnoldswick 22 www.visitpendle.com @visitpendle The Ultimate Shopping Destination Home to hundreds of famous name brands at discount prices

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