Welcome to Fence Gate Lodge The Fence Gate Inn and lodge is the ideal place to meet up and dine with friends and family, hold a celebration or just sit and relax with a drink in front of the open fire. It’s the perfect venue for weddings, christenings and corporate events or for simply catching up with friends over a meal. The 18th century inn has a traditional bar serving real ales, wines and spirits, a brasserie and pub dining area. The three private function rooms are suitable for any event, celebration or milestone. And our luxurious 24-bedroom Fence Gate Lodge provides guests with undeniably grand accommodation and facilities.
Dining at the Fence Gate Choose to dine in the bar or brasserie and you will be assured of the same excellent service and experience. Our menus offer the perfect combination of traditional classics, chef specials, and an eclectic mix of modern British dishes, fused with influences from around the world. Within the brasserie stands a custom-built aging unit, housing the 35-day dry aged ribs of beef, and a gin bar – a perfect place to start your evening with an aperitif. The restaurant’s décor varies throughout the dining area giving it a unique identity – while retaining an atmosphere of casual dining. ‘The Still’, with its unusual vaulted brick ceiling, is home to a selection of our extensive and rare gin collection, and offers private dining for up to 14 guests. The upper level of the brasserie, with its shooting theme, houses a further assortment of rare gins. The main bar has a real country pub ambience, with it spaciousness layout, stone floors, handwarming wood burning stove and smaller more intimate seating areas. Regardless of the occasion or reason to dine, we endeavour to delight you with every meal.
Accommodation at Fence Gate Lodge Fence Gate Lodge is nestled between Pendle’s most idyllic countryside. The 24-bedroom boutique hotel is simply sublime – and has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. With a choice of luxury rooms, junior suites, a master suite and apartment to choose from, Fence Gate Lodge can accommodate every requirement. All rooms are finished and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. The accommodation is ideal for weddings, corporate stays or those seeking to be spoilt with a weekend treat away.
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4 Transport 5 Services 6 Pendle 8 Events 9 Things to do 10 Cycling
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11 Arts & Theatre 12-13 Pendle Witches 14 Barnoldswick
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15 Earby 16-17 Colne 20 See & Do Colne
Explore Pendle
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Get to know the area, find out the best locations and learn the history and heritage of this beautiful borough.
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25 Fence 26 Shopping 28 Health & Beauty 30-31 Food & Drink 34 Burnley 37 Reedley Marina 38 Gawthorpe Hall 40-41 Padiham
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transport Train Stations: Colne Train Station, Primet Hill, Albert Road, Colne. BB8 9NX. A daily service operates between Colne and Blackpool between 10.55 and 17.55 with the last return being at 18:33. There are other regular services to Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn and Preston. Colne station is largely unmanned and tickets should be purchased from machines available. Please note, there are no toilets or waiting room at this station.
Burnley Central, Railway Street, Burnley, BB11 1DA. For mainline connections throughout the North West. On weekdays, there is an hourly service from Burnley Central to Colne (eastbound) and Blackpool South via Preston (westbound). On Sundays, there is a two-hourly service in each direction. The station is managed by Northern Rail, which also provides its passenger service.
Rose Grove Station, Rose Grove Lane, Burnley, BB12 6EH. Connects with mainline stations throughout the North West including Burnley, Nelson, Accrington, Blackburn, Manchester and Blackpool. Please note : there are no facilities at this station.
Buses: Padiham Bus Services - 22 Burnley to Padiham Slade Lane - via Burnley Bus Station, Kiddrow Lane, Middlesex Avenue, Padiham Bridge Inn. The 22 stops at or near the following attactions: Stompers Low cost young fashion shoe store, Gawthorpe Hall National Trust owned property.
The Witch Way- Running from Nelson via Burnley, Rawtenstall and Prestwich. Buses run Monday to Friday up to every 10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes daytimes, and up to every 15 minutes on Saturdays. Sunday services runs up to every 30 minutes.
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services Accident and Emergency Burnley General Hospital Casterton Avenue, Burnley. BB10 2PQ 01282 694825
Whitworth Chemists Ltd. 39 Victoria Road, Barnoldswick. BB18 6UN 01282 843416
Barnoldswick P.O. 11 Frank Street, Barnoldswick. BB18 5AE 01282 850782
The Village Pharmacy 110-112 Gisburn Road, Barrowford BB9 6EW 01282 612639
Carr Hall P.O. 22 Bedford Street, Barrowford. BB9 6DA 01282 613763
The Medical Centre Park Road, Barnoldswick. BB18 5BF 0844 4773461
Opticians Planit Opticians - Norway House 60 Albert Road, Colne. BB8 0AD 01282 859775
Vet Stanley House Veterinary Group 20 Albert Road, Colne. BB8 0AA 01282 863892
Barrowford Clinic 5 Cromwell Terrace, Barrowford. BB9 8PT 01282 699914
James Bontoft 14 Newtown, Barnoldswick. BB18 5UQ 01282 853223
Stanley House Veterinary Group 14-18 Skipton Road, Barnoldswick. BB18 5NB 01282 619318
Dentist Dental Practice 66 Albert Road, Colne. BB8 0AG 01282 863427
NP Sher Eye Care 1A Gisburn Road, Barrowford. BB9 8NB 01282 619618
Mearley Veterinary Group 145A Gisburn Road, Barrowford. BB9 6HQ 01282 619318
Garage Queen Street Garage Queen Street, Colne. BB8 9NB 01282 502333
Police Non Emergency: 101 Emergency: 999
Doctors The Horsefield Practice, Market St, Colne. BB8 0LJ 01282 867000
Artisan Smiles Denture Centre 71 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0BP 01282 862823 Barrowford Dental Practice 59 Gisburn Road, Barrowford. BB9 8ND 01282 611844 The Medical Centre Park Road, Barnoldswick. BB18 5BF 0844 4773461 Chemist Rowlands Pharmacy 7 Albert Road, Colne. BB8 0RY 01282 863420
Central Garage The Butts, Barnoldswick. BB18 5HP 01282 616100 Alan Green 213 Gisburn Road, Barrowford. BB9 6JD 01282 616100 Post Office Colne P.O. 47 Albert Road, Colne. BB8 0BU 01282 865431
6 You’ll always get a warm welcome in Pendle. Located in Lancashire, famous for our warm-hearted hospitality, however, this is not all we are famous for. Situated on the southern edge of the Yorkshire dales and in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty our stunning countryside appeals to walkers and cyclists alike. The iconic Pendle Hill offers breath-taking views. A climb to its summit so inspired George Fox in 1652 that he set up the worldwide Quaker Movement. Our heritage excites and fascinates our visitors. The Pendle Witches who lived here over 400 years ago, were part of Britain’s biggest witchcraft Trial. We are also a diverse area offering some of the best events in the UK, including the award-winning Blues Festival and the Pendle Walking Festival. If you’re looking for that great getaway, look no further as you’ve found the right place! There are many things to see and do in the area. Cycle the canals on our family friendly cycle trails, get a real buzz racing round the track at Prestige Karting, and make a splash at Wavelengths, with its big slide and wave machine. Or why not go wild down on the farm at Thornton Hall? No doubt you will never tire of the stunning views, but if you do want to take it easy there’s an amazing facility, the Inside Spa, which will invigorate your mind and body, leaving you refreshed. Pendle also has several golf courses, including Marsden Park and Colne. In the evenings’ you can relax by taking in Colne’s fine Restaurant Quarter, and after have a trip to the Pendle Hippodrome or the Colne Muni with its sparkling range of entertainment. Pendle has inspired many photographers and artists, several of whose works you can see displayed in local galleries, like Higherford Mill, and the Keith Melling Gallery. Nature and art are so intertwined here, why not walk the Pendle Sculpture Trail or at Wycoller Country Park to see for yourself, and admire its stunning sculpture ‘The Atom’. Heritage is never far away, with the Pendle Witches, as well as museums that offer a real taste of the past, like the Pendle Heritage Centre, a terrific historic house and garden, and Bancroft Mill, with its massive 30ft Flywheel, still driven by steam. Pendle is different and quirky. Nowhere epitomises this more than the British in India Museum. A spot of retail therapy? Boundary Mill has a huge store here, as does Pendle Village Mill. Big brand heaven! If you’re drawn more to niche-style shopping the village of Barrowford is a must, as are the nearby towns of Barnoldswick and Colne.
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Event Highlights Pendle Walking Festival - 10 Aug 2019 to 18 Aug 2019 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival - 23 Aug 2019 to 26 Aug 2019 BIG MACHINES Weekend at Thornton Hall Country Park - 25 Aug 2019 to 26 Aug 2019 Nelson Food and Drink Festival - 6 Sept 2019 to 7 Sept 2019 Justin Moorhouse: Northern Joker - 13 Sept 2019 Churrasco Grill - 20 Sept 2019 Festival of Spirit Autumn 2019 - 29 Sept 2019 Halloween by Day & Pumpkin Picking Patch - 1 Oct 2019 to 31 Oct 2019 Russian National Ballet: The Nutcracker - 15 Oct 2019 The Drifters - 1 Nov 2019 Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza - 2 Nov 2019 The Elvis Years: The Story of the King - 22 Nov 2019 Padiham Christmas Light Switch On - 29 Nov 2019 A Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure - 30 Nov 2019 to 24 Dec 2019 You Win Again: Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees - 6 Dec 2019 Aladdin The Pantomime - 3 Jan 2020 to 19 Jan 2020 Alice’s Wonderland on Ice - 1 Mar 2020 Roy G Hemmings - 4 Apr 2020 Paint Padiham Event - 9 May 2020 Paint Padiham Exhibition - 1 Jun 2020 to 30 Jun 2020 Padiham On Parade - 27 Jun 2020 to 28 Jun 2020
For further events, check out the Pendle Council and Burnley Council websites or, you can head to Visit Lancashire which offers a full list of all events around the area!
9 Pendle is bursting with colourful events, fantastic walks and cycle rides, and a host of unusual and entertaining attractions. Whether you love historic houses or countryside activities, like to “shop until you drop”, or are looking for family fun, Pendle has it all. From Llamas to Leisure There are many things for families to see and do in the area. Cycle the canals on our family friendly cycle trails, get a real buzz racing round the track at Prestige Karting, and make a splash at Wavelengths, with its big slide and wave machine. Or why not go wild down on the farm at Thornton Hall? Get close up to the animals, enjoy the weirdest and most fun Caterpillar ride you’ll ever have been on and have a go on the 18ft tall Wizzick Slide... Yes they’ve even got Llamas! There’s more family fun to be had at places like Ikkle Monkeys and Giddy Kippers. No doubt you will never tire of the stunning views but if you do want to take it easy there’s an amazing new facility, the Inside Spa, which will invigorate your mind and body, leaving you refreshed and ready to explore the area’s magnificent hills and valleys anew. Pendle also has a number of golf courses, including Marsden Park and Colne. In the evenings you can relax by taking in Colne’s fine Resturant Quarter, and after have a trip to Pendle Hippodrome or the Colne “Muni” with its sparkling range of entertainment. From Art to Atoms Pendle has inspired many photographers and artists, a number of whose works you can see displayed in local galleries, most notably at Pendle Heritage Centre, Higherford Mill and the Keith Melling Gallery. Nature and art so are intertwined here. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Wycoller, with its wicker figures and its stunning sculpture called The Atom, part of a new Panopticons Trail covering the whole of Pennine Lancashire. The large shiny ball in its interior intrigues adults and children alike. From Boats to Bobbins Ever fancied escaping from the rat race to a gentler pace of life? Then you should make a bee-line for Foulridge Wharf, where the Marton Emperor sails from. Public and private boat rides take you down the longest canal in the country, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The boat has even had the royal patronage of Prince Charles himself. Today the canal is used for leisure but in days gone past it was used to carry materials, such as lime for agriculture and building and textiles. Most of the textile mills have now disappeared but the skills that went with the trade are being nurtured at places like Empress Mills, which run training courses in things like garment making and have an emporium of fabrics that has to be seen. Scenic Road Trails Fancy a fantastic sightseeing tour around Pendle? There are three self-guided Pendle Scenic Road Trails, suitable for touring in the car, or cycling. Trail number one is called the Pendle Witches Scenic Car Trail and as the name describes on this trail you can discover some of the famous places associated with the witches by car. The Second Trail is called Brontes and Browsing, and is part town trail around Colne, and part countryside trail around Wycoller. On this trail you can discover some famous people from the past, like Sir Wallace Hartley and the Brontes. The Third Trail is the Boats and Beams Trail covering the lovely West Craven part of Pendle.
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CYCLING THE GREENWAYS
Pendle & Burnley
Cycling is a great activity for all the family, it keeps you fitand healthy, lets you enjoy the fresh air, it’s fun and it’s environmentally friendly. With it’s wild moorland, country lanes, parks and woodland, Burnley is an excellent place to explore by bike and over the last few years new cycle facilities and many new routes have been opened up, it has never been so easy to get around. Burnley & Padiham Greenways
River Calder Greenway (4 miles / 7 kms) This route takes you over the River Calder via Ightenhill Bridge – an idyllic spot deep in the countryside – then along Grove Lane past the ‘Trail of Words’ and into Padiham town centre. Brun Valley Greenway (2 miles / 3 kms) – From Central Railway Station follow the Brun Valley Greenway through parks and wooded river valleys to Rowley Lake and Briercliffe.
The Greenways are pleasant and quiet off road Sweetclough Greenway ( 1 mile / 1.5 kms) – routes which connect Burnley and Padiham town The Sweetclough Greenway goes through Habergham to Lowerhouse Lodges where it meets centres to the countryside around. up with the Padiham Greenway. Padiham Greenway (2 miles/ 3 kms) – the route follows the old Padiham Loop Railway. Cycle Hire There’s easy access to many local attractions If you fancy a bike ride around the area then you including Lowerhouse Lodge Nature Reserve can now hire bikes for all the family from: with it’s varied wildlife and facilities for the keen fisherman, and Gawthorpe Hall – a National Trust property. From the Greenway you can continue into the town Queens Lancashire Way, Burnley, BB11 1AT. Tel: 01282 438855 centre along the canal.
11 The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre is an volunteer-run theatre in Colne, owned by the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company, operating as Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Limited. The building originally opened in 1914 as a cinema and variety theatre. The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre was bought in 1978 by three local operatic societies and restored over the following eight years. The Theatre is a registered charity and provides a venue for local performers, schools, musical, drama and dance groups as well as being home to the Theatre Company and the Pendle Hippodrome Youth Theatre. In December 2014 the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre completed the purchase of the neighbouring public house with the intention of expanding its facilities in the near future. In June 2015 the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre was awarded with The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service. Facilities are one of their proudest assets including multiple dressing room facilities, wardrobe and props hire and a licensed bar. www.phtheatre.co.uk The Muni is an Edwardian theatre situated in the heart of Colne, providing year-round entertainment for all the family, from live music, big name comedians, children’s shows and dance nights to local and national theatre. The theatre also hosts an annual pantomime providing laugh-out-loud fun for all the family. Featuring well-known stars from the world of film, television and the West End, stunning scenery and lots of special effects, amazing costumes, fantastic music, hilarious jokes and audience participation, this is a favourite crowd-pleaser in the Muni’s calendar. Over the years, this iconic landmark has played host to some well-known sporting stars, top class comedians, music legends and stars of stage and screen; and continues to do so, providing audiences with the very best in live entertainment. www.themuni.co.uk The Little Theatre in Colne is the home of Colne Dramatic Society. An increasingly popular, and respected venue providing an eclectic mix of both cutting edge and traditional theatre in the Pendle area. The society stage four main productions per season, and also hold fund raising events for local causes between productions.Tickets are available from the Box Office at the theatre, and can be picked up until 7pm on the night of the performance. Alternatively tickets are available from Colne Library the two Saturdays before a performance from 11am to 1pm. Doors open at 7pm during play weeks.
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pendle witches In 1612, nineteen women and men from the villages around Pendle Hill were accused of witchcraft and taken before the local magistrate, Roger Howell of Read Hall. After his examination, he sent them to Lancaster Castle – a journey of over 40 miles. They were held in dreadful conditions from April to August 17th when they were put on trial, found guilty and hanged. When James Ist was on the throne he had a great hatred of witchcraft, he had published a book on Demonology and vowed to stamp out witchcraft. Superstition was rife and local Magistrates, Judges and estate owners tried to gain favour with the King by holding witch trials throughout the country. The story of the Pendle Witches took place in the Forest of Pendle on the Kings Royal Hunting Ground. Sometime in March of 1612, Chattox broke into the hot house of Demdykes home at Malkin Tower and items to the value of £20 were stolen. Chattox was seen wearing an item of the stolen clothing from Malkin Tower by Demdykes Granddaughter Alizon Device. The theft was reported and in March an enquiry in to the theft was held at Read hall by Roger Nowell the local Magistrate. Chattox was questioned and seeking revenge made accusations that Demdyke along with others were in fact witches. A week later Alizon, whilst begging near to Trawden field, came across a pedlar named John Law from Halifax, begging him for some pins and receiving nothing but abuse from him she allegedly cursed him. Law immediately fell to the ground complaining of paralysis down one side (today it would have been called a stroke) and was taken to a local inn by passers by. In late March Alizon was questioned by Nowell and confessed to bewitching the pedlar. The two old women in their 80’s Demdyke and Chattox along with Anne Redfern and Alizon were then taken by foot to Lancaster Gaol. On Good Friday 6th April 1612 a meeting took place at Malkin Tower. Nowell the magistrate believed it to be a witch’s coven, and ordered the arrest of all those present. James Device was asked to give evidence, along with his sister Jenet who was only nine years old. They confirmed Nowells suspicions that there had been a witches coven meeting at Malkin Tower.
13 As a result of James Device’s confessions seven people, Elizabeth Device, Alice Nutter, Katherine Hewitt, Alice Gray, John Bulcock and Jane Bulcock, Jenet Preston and James Device himself were sent to Lancaster gaol. Demdyke died in Lancaster Gaol while awaiting trial. Although the story of the Pendle witches is very sad, they have achieved an international reputation. People visit this area from all over the world to find out more about the story of the Pendle witches in this beautiful part of Lancashire. Crafts, confectionery and collectables are sold in abundance in Pendle, particularly at Maureen Stopforths shop ‘Witches Galore’ which stands in the shadow of Pendle Hill in the tiny hamlet of Newchurch. When she leaves the shop, Maureen puts up signs reading ‘out on my broomstick for a spell or ‘flight testing my new broomstick’. The shop sells all manner of souvenirs including books, maps, posters, pottery, t-shirts, pictures and post cards but Maureens best selling items are her flying witches perched on broomsticks resplendant in black cloaks and pointed hats. Visitors travel to the shop from all over the world, and on Halloween Maureen says she is simply run off her feet when witch fever is whipped into a frenzy.
Witches Galore - spooky gifts from the heart of Pendle Witch Country Nestling against the foot of spooky Pendle Hill in the ancient village of Newchurch in Pendle, we have all kinds of deliciously devilish merchandise, from gruesome gift ideas like model Pendle witches, posters and pottery to terrifying treats like T-shirts, gargoyles and CDs. Take a look around to discover our full range of spooky specialities... Ceramics . Decorative . Jewellery . Pendle Souvenirs . Books . Much more !
Witches Galore, Newchurch-in-Pendle, Burnley, BB12 9JR
Tel: 01282 613 111 www.witchesgalore.co.uk
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barn o l d swic k Set in stunning scenery, the friendly market town of Barnoldswick - known affectionately to locals as Barlick - lies at the very heart of England. The town is quaint, quirky, colourful; above all Barnoldswick is friendly, warm and welcoming, full of character - and characters! The town square in full bloom. Nestling in the Pennine hills between Leeds and Manchester on the Lancashire / Yorkshire border, Barnoldswick is one hour’s travel from either city. Barnoldswick is where Bronte Country meets the Yorkshire Dales, Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland. Pennine cycle and bridleway routes pass through Barnoldswick and the superb summit stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool canal meanders through the town. Barnoldswick has wonderful walking countryside. The rolling heather moorland of Weets Hill boasts Britain’s best view and becks dance down dales to lowland limestone landscapes. Nestling in the Pennine Hills, Barnoldswick is steeped in living history. Its ancient heritage dates back to pre-Roman times. Nowadays, stone built streets surround a traditional town centre with a restful square at the heart of the community. The town even has a unique time of its own, with a clock based on the 12 different letters in Barnoldswick! The town is well known for its industrial heritage. Aside from having the highest point of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Barnoldswick is famous for being the place where Rolls-Royce developed the jet engine in the second World War. There’s also the town’s most iconic landmark - Bancroft Mill with its working steam engine. There’s not much better than the sight of the golden sun shining on the Bancroft Mill chimney. Distinctly different to ‘clone town’ Britain, Barnoldswick is bursting with bustling shops which provide an individual service for discerning visitors. With scores of locally owned and family run shops, Barnoldswick has the highest proportion of independent traders in the country. People are often surprised at the quality and choice available in Barnoldswick shops. St Mary-le-Ghyll Church Barnoldswick is bucking the trend with more shops now than five or ten years ago! Barnoldswick baked artisan loaves grace bakers windows; locally reared meat is prepared on butchers blocks; hand crafted wares share shelves with contemporary cutting edge creations; the town is a honey pot for quality house ware and boutique fashion; and Barnoldswick offers great value too. Greenberfield Locks With Britain’s best inland urban beach, Barnoldswick is famed for its free family friendly activities. From April’s celebrations of St George’s Day, May’s three day Bands on the Square music event, to November’s spectacular Switch On parade, thousands of visitors enjoy Barnoldswick’s energetic and eventful calendar. Full of friendly folk, Barnoldswick is perfect for a restful or eventful visit the choice is yours.
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EARBY Earby is a small, friendly town on the Lancashire and Yorkshire border. The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book as “Eurebi” in the manor of Thornton. The old village lies away from the main road, close to the stream which powered a 12th century mill, hence the name Mill Brow. Earby is probably the own place in the country to have its own Youth Hostel. The Hostel is owned by the local council, the Borough of Pendle, and the YHA runs it. The hostel’s claim to fame doesn’t stop there as it was once the home of Catherine Bruce Glasier, regarded as “The Mother of the Independent Labour Party”. Nearby the hostel is a quirky and very different museum, the Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining Museum, also known as Earby Lead Mining Museum, and full of fascinating and very unique exhibits. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, from 1909 to 1974, Earby formed an urban district.
Since 1974 Earby has been in the West Craven area of Pendle, has a town council, and is part of the West Craven Area Committee on Pendle Borough Council. Other smaller nearby towns include Thornton in Craven and Sough. Earby also had its own railway station but it was closed in 1970. The station was an interchange with the small branch to Barnoldswick.
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colne
If you haven’t visited Colne recently you’re really in for a treat, it’s bursting with new, trendy independent businesses that are perfect for gifts and cool household interiors. Dubbed “Lancashire’s Capital of Cool” by Lancashire Life Magazine there’s also a Marketing Lancashire Blog to this chic destination. Colne offers an exceptional variety of independent shops and lots of great eateries. Jim’s Vegetarian Restaurant is also a popular choice. This great foodie element to the town led to the setting up of an annual Colne Food Festival, which showcases local venues and produce. The town boasts many great venues, including Colne Muni, Green Chimney and The Venue with its live music scene. The town features not one, but three theatres, including Colne Muni, Colne Little Theatre and Pendle Hippodrome. The latter has a lively youth theatre and was responsible for growing talent such as famous actress Nathalie Gumede. Colne has lots to do! Pendle Beer Festival. Colne Gala, The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, and Colne Grand Prix Cycle Race, and many more events, all take place in this lively town. The Grand Prix features Olympic gold medallist and local hero, Steven Burke. There’s even a gold postbox to him here. Another local hero was Wallace Hartley, who was the bandmaster of the Titanic, who played on whilst the ship sank. He is featured on the Colne Heritage trail.
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y r o t s i H Colne
Settlement in the area can be traced back to the Stone Age. A Mesolithic camp site, a Bronze Age burial site and stone tools from the Bronze and Stone Ages have been discovered at nearby Trawden. There are also the remains of an Iron Age fort, dating from the 6th century BC, above Colne at Castercliff. Although a Roman road passes through nearby Barnoldswick, and some Roman coins have been discovered, there is no conclusive evidence of the Romans having occupied the area. There is, however, some debate among local historians as to whether the Romans may have stayed at Castercliff. From the early 6th century to the late 10th century, Colne came under Northumbrian and then Viking rule, finally coming firmly under Norman control in the 11th century. Then, from the 1090s until 1311, the area was controlled by the de Lacys of Pontefract from their outpost at Clitheroe Castle. Pendle Forest and Trawden Forest date from this period; forests in those times being hunting grounds for royals and other nobles. St Bartholomew's Church dates from before 1122 when the town's market was located in the churchyard. The churchyard used to house the market cross and wooden stocks on wheels and people were placed in these on market days. The stocks are now located in the nearby library. The market cross is in Market Street. The town developed in two parts: Colne, on top of the ridge; and Waterside, at the base of the southern slope, next to Colne Water. By 1296, a corn mill and a fulling mill had been established down by the river. Later, coal was also mined here.
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FROM A SICILIAN FAMILY WITH LOVE Carlo’s has been a firm favourite on Lancashire’s restaurant scene for 35 years and they draw customers back time and time again with their delicious Italian food and traditional Italian ambience. The iconic restaurant that is Carlo’s, set across the road from Colne’s Municipal
Carlo’s also has an extended new bar and dining area where diners can soak up the
Hall on the main street, is renowned for it’s quality and service across East
atmosphere before and after their meal. The lounge bar also features a grand piano with live
Lancashire and the Ribble Valley. The family run business, led by Carlo himself,
music at weekends. If the charming decor and traditional atmosphere isn’t enough to tempt
has built up a loyal customer base and is dedicated to continuing to delight diners with their classic cuisine as well as
you, the broad menu filled with delicious Italian favourites is sure to.
introducing new ideas to their guests. Carlo said: “As the weather starts to get nicer, people like to get out and enjoy themselves a little more and we hope to give Carlo’s customers old and
scene for a delightful eating experience. At the end of the main restaurant is the exclusive courtyard dining room, which caters for large parties and private
new another reason to visit us.” They have a midweek special menu, served Tuesday to Thursday 5pm9:30pm, two courses from £12.95 and
functions for any occasion with a range of menus that can be tailored to customers exact needs or budgets.
Carlo’s has also introduced Happy Hour on a Friday from 5pm-7pm and all day sunday. The extensive restaurant is decorated in the style of a charming Sicilian village. With murals depicting al
Voted in the
fresco terrace dining, it sets the perfect
We cater for any size party! Contact us to book.
Top 5 Italian Restaurants in East Lancashire in the Lancashire Telegraph survey April 2019
Norway House, Albert Road, Colne BB8 0AD 01282 869682 | www.carloscolne.co.uk
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See & Do
NATURE & PARKS The Wycoller Hall ruins and old bridges across the beck date back to around 1000 years od. The village has been restored and is between Colne and Haworth and the Hall is thought to feature as Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre. In the 1890s there were plans to create a reservoir by damming Wycoller Beck, but fortunately the plan never materialized. ‘The Friends of Wycoller’ were established in 1948 in an effort to preserve Wycoller Hall and the village. You can read more information about this on the next page.
SHOPPING Boundary Mill Stores - The UK’s No. 1 Mill Store For the freshest new ranges, must-have fashion and homeware brands with unmissable offers at up to 70% off RRP. With free parking and a choice of dining experiences in store open 7 days a week, you can be sure to enjoy a trip to Boundary Mill in Colne. Teas to Please are passionate about bringing authentic, speciality teas to tea lovers. Proudly supported by two generations of passion and expertise in the world of tea. Teas to Please work closely with the most celebrated tea gardens and small artisan tea farmers around the world to offer distinctive and extensive collection of uniquely packaged teas, which ensure a premium experience whether purchased from their retial outlet or online for everyday use or as a gift. Inside Suzanne’s of Colne, you will find an array of both traditional and contemporary furnishings, quality fitted bedrooms, carpets, curtains, blinds, unique accessories and gifts. Suzanne Halstead and Iain Longstaff have brought more than 50 years combined experience to the beautiful new double aspect shop in Albert Road, in Colne. Their aim is to bring back fine furnishings at real prices and provide the quality of service that seems to have, sadly, died out. All of their products are brilliantly priced, with the option of competitively rated finance. Angel Wings Art is a unique and fascinating little gift shop, located in Colne. Jayne, the owner, loves working with Spirit and Angels; and bringing them closer to you. She specialise in finding Beautiful Angel Gifts for Birthdays, Remembrance, Healing and your Personal connection to Guardian Angels. Their shop has grown to include Fairies, Crystals, Unicorns, Chakra products and much more!
SIGHTS & LANDMARKS Colne Parish Church, St Bartholomew's Church - An ancient Parish Church with an active, open and inclusive, local congregation in the centre of the market town of Colne, Lancashire. There has been a church on this site from at least 12th century, much of the architecture survives from major restoration in the 16th century. Wallace Hartley Memorial - Wallace Hartley was 33 years old. He died leaving a young fiancé, Maria Robinson. The body of Wallace Hartley was returned to England aboard the White Star liner Arabic and interred in Colne cemetery, after his body was brought to Colne by horsedrawn hearse. Wallace Hartley is commemorated in his birthplace by a fine memorial.
TOURS Foulridge Canal Cruises - Foulridge Canal Cruises Ltd Operating Public trips and Private Charters since 1993 Specialising in Private Charters for pre booked groups, but they do, from time to time, run an increasing number of special trips throughout the year. details can be found on their website. Fancy a trip on the canal? This is the place to find one!
FOOD & DRINK Pronto Pizza is the perfect host for a pit-stop lunch or if you’ve earnt your fair share of walking, grab yourself a takeaway. They have two stores in this area, one on Windy Bank and the other is located in Burnley on Sandygate. Full of great offers and cheap deals... go on, treat yourself and grab a slice! When you need a reliable local butchers to source all of your fine quality meats then look no further than at Grahame’s Poultry in Colne. As well as stocking high quality meats they have a selection of gluten-free products that always exceed customer expectations. Being one of the only specialist butchers in the area providing gluten-free meats, they are highly sought after with a wide client base. Their team are always developing their knowledge to assist you with creating your meals using their fine quality meats. They offer their professional advice on the best way to cook, serve and enjoy their meats whatever they may be.
FUN & GAMES For the best Go Karting in Lancashire and the North West, get yourselves down to Prestige Karting, based in Colne near Burnley and within easy travelling distance of Bolton, Bury, Manchester and Preston. They organise Go Karting race meetings for larger groups and arrive and drive for those that wish to turn up and race (always call to check availability).
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WYCOLLER HALL
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In a valley largely devoted to sheep and cattle rearing, village. Lancashire County Council bought the land from Wycoller Country Park has a good network of footpaths the Water Board in 1973 and the village and surrounding for walkers. The hamlet of Wycoller includes historic countryside were designated a Country Park. Wycoller Hall, is thought by some to be the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in the novel Jane Eyre written by Charlotte Bronte. The Brontes spent much of their life in Haworth, close to Wycoller. The Hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century but by the early 1900s much of the Hall was unoccupied. Stone was later taken from the property to be used in other locations or for local walls. Restoration work on the Hall began in 1950 and the fireplace (pictured above) has been rebuilt with help from ‘The Friends’.
Wycoller Hall. Wycoller (from the Anglo Saxon Wic-Alr, meaning dairy farm among the alder trees) is a delightful Lancashire village, approximately 4 miles east of Colne, and is slowly being brought back to life after virtual abandonment. From the 15th century the Wycoller area was a sheep farming and weaving community, but the invention of power looms eventually led to the village’s decline. In the 1890s there were plans to create a reservoir by damming Wycoller Beck, but fortunately the plan never materialized. ‘The Friends of Wycoller’ were established in 1948 in an effort to preserve Wycoller Hall and the
23 Wycoller’s population peaked at 350 in the year 1820 but weavers later moved to live in nearby towns, close to the developing mills. Thirty five dwellings have been lost since that time. Houses that remain have been restored, as evidenced by the superb properties above. Wycoller Cafe and Craft Centre (picture 4 above) has pleasant proprietors and serves good meals at reasonable prices. Seven bridges cross Wycoller Beck. Three of the most important are shown in the surrounding pictures. The Pack-Horse Bridge is the twin arched bridge which may have originated almost 800 years ago, but has been reconstructed over the centuries. Sally Owen, mother of Wycoller’s last squire has led to the bridge’s alternative name - Sally’s Bridge.
Clapper Bridge is close to the ruins of Wycoller Hall and probably dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. Grooves in the bridge from the weavers’ clogs were allegedly chiselled flat by a farmer whose daughter was fatally injured on the bridge. Clam Bridge is possibly more than 1000 years old and is listed as an Ancient Monument. It is a single slab laid across Wycoller Beck and once had a handrail. In 1989 and again in 1990 the bridge was swept away and cracked in two. It was repaired and replaced in 1991.
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Barrowford
Whatever you’re looking for in a place to visit you’re likely to find it in Barrowford. Great shopping, fabulous food, places of interest, things to do, a rich history and some of the finest views in Lancashire.
Barrowford is a shoppers paradise offering a stunning collection of individual businesses that attract visitors from throughout the region. From stylish designer shoe shops, exclusive fashion boutiques, premier hair and beauty studios and opticians to the latest electrical gadgets and hi-tech tools, you will find Christmas shopping here an absolute pleasure! Barrowford was once key to Lancashire’s textile industry but while most of the mills have now gone, one remains and is still a hive of activity and production. The results of the labour here are rather different now than in the boom years of the cotton industry though – a group of artists now occupy Higherfield Mill and create a wide range of pieces. Working in individual units, an eclectic mix of almost 30 people make art with glass, ceramics, wood and all manner of other materials. Whatever you do on your visit to Barrowford, going hungry is simply not an option. In addition to the impressive butcher’s, baker’s and greengrocer’s shops, there are cafés, restaurants, delis and pubs offering high quality, locally produced food and drink. Pendle Heritage Centre Visit the Heritage Centre to enjoy Pendle Hill and the Forest of Pendle Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will find a Tea Room overlooking a restored Eighteenth Century Walled Garden. We cannot promise a snowy scene but its always a lovely place to relax with a home-cooked lunch, whatever the weather. The Pendle Art Gallery has jewellery, silk scarves, ceramics and prints by local artists and the Parlour Shop is a great place to find that perfect gift, book or greeting card.
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Visit Fence Fence is a small village along Wheatley Lane Road and abuts the sister village of Wheatley Lane - because of this Fence and Wheatley Lane are often referred to together as ’Fence’ (but not by the older villagers!) The present village terminates to the west past St Anne’s church, where the new bypass cuts the line of the old road. Fence lies in the civil parish of Old Laund Booth, which was in the Hundred of Blackburn. Up until Late medieval times it lay in the Forest of Pendle, the hunting preserve of the King. The name of the village is derived from an enclosure that was erected in the area within which the King’s deer were kept. This became known as the “Fence” and the community that built up around it over time took the name. In 1507 Henry VII surrendered (the parcel called the Fence) to the use of the tenants of Higham, West Close and Goldshaw Booth, to be held by them and their heirs for ever. The first mention of Fence is in a document of 1402 as ‘Fens in Penhill’. Being near Pendle Hill, Fence has a long shared history with other Pendleside villages and the Pendle Witches - some old local surnames are shared with the historical witches; for example, the Nutter family name . The local milkman who lives in Wheatley Lane is “Arthur Nutter” and the local garage is run by “Chris Nutter” (they say that they’re not related). Cuckstool Lane, which runs south from the War Memorial was the original site of the village ducking stool where (the story has it) suspected witches were immersed in a pond - or more likely ‘cuckolds’ - those suspected of adultery. Hoarstones, which lies inside Fence, was the site of an ancient stone circle, and also the starting point for the 1633 witchcraft trials. The older properties on the villiage consit largely of small stone built cottages, with later housing developments from the 1960s onwards. There is unbroken countryside with fine walking country to the North to Pendle Hill and surrounding areas.
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Colne is a traditional market town found within the beautiful Pendle countryside and is the ideal location, whether you have enjoyed a walk in the fantastic surrounding countryside and need to rest up with a bite to eat and warm drink or you want to browse the variety of independent niche shops which Colne High street has to offer. Car parking in the town centre is totally FREE, so you don’t need to worry about finding change for the meter, you can simply park up and start enjoying Colne. Also in Colne there is Boundary Mill Stores, offering a group of leading shopping destinations with the brands that you want at the prices you want to pay. With 5 outlets across the UK, Boundary Mill Stores is the UKs largest mill store retailer offering quality fashion and homeware brand names at up to 75% off recommended retail prices. A beautifully restored Victorian property in the heart of Colne. Linden House is a place of wellness and beauty where you can indulge in beauty therapy treatments at Sparkle Beauty or energise your body and soul with our yoga/pilates classes. Linden House will leave you glowing inside and out. Why not check out Suzannes of Colne Affordable contemporary & traditional furnishings, quality fitted bedrooms, curtains, carpets, blinds, unique accessories and gifts. Inspired Interiors specialise in very high quality soft furnishings, beautiful, handmade curtains and blinds, fabulous designer wallpapers and paints and gorgeous cushions and accessories. We offer an interior design service with 16 years experience to give friendly, sensible help with room schemes followed up with an expert Carlos Restaurant, Come wine & dine in this charming restaurant – decorated in fine detail in the style of a charming Sicilian village. A feature of the restaurant is an impressive courtyard room – ideal for party bookings. Guests enter this “courtyard” dining area, through a stone archway with elegant wrought iron gates. The walls have frescos showing traditional Sicilian scenery and a Sicilian balconied house is depicted above the archway entrance.
Health y t u a e B & spas, salons and so much more...
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y t u a e B & h t l Hea If you feel like treating yourself to a little pampering whilst you’re staying in the Pendle area, you’ll find plenty of choice when it comes to hair, beauty and wellness services. A beautiful part of the world with dramatic landscapes, Pendle also has treats aplenty for face, hair, body and mind. There are some fabulous award-winning spas in the area, including the Woodland Spa just outside Burnley and Inside Spa in Nelson. Both offer a thermal experience combining saunas, steam rooms, hydrotherapy pools, experience showers, ice fountain and foot baths, with the Woodland also having an outdoor area with infinity pool and hot tubs.
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When it comes to hair and beauty, the Pendle area also boasts some renowned salons which have been serving the area for many years and have well established reputations. Whether you’re wanting a quick trim, a whole new look or you want your hair styled for a special event, you’ll find what you need here.
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Halo on Church Street in Barnoldswick is owned and managed by Alyson Hames, an experienced stylist and colourist with a long and loyal client list. Using only leading brand hair products, Alyson can create traditional, formal, contemporary and more daring styles to suit any individual choice. There is also a trained and experience beauty therapist at Halo, offering a comprehensive range of treatments including face and body waxing, nails, lashes, brows, massage and Hopi ear candles. Also found in Barnoldswick, and serving the area for over thirty years, is Corner House Hair Solutions, a Paul Mitchell Appointed Salon. The experienced team at Corner House can offer creative styling and colouring for men and women, as well as special occasion hairdressing, all at value for money prices.
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You can enjoy a spot of swimming at Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne, West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick and Wavelengths in Nelson, or a relaxing round of golf with stunning views at Marsden Park Golf Course. Wherever you choose to go or however you spend your time, there’s every chance you will leave Pendle feeling relaxed, invigorated and maybe even with a new style all of your own!
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31 Britain's Tastiest County! Whatever your taste in food and drink you will always find something in Pendle to satisfy your taste buds! Lancashire’s award-winning restaurants and pubs are diverse and delicious offering everything from Michelin-starred British cooking to a multitude of international cuisines embracing quality local and seasonal produce in their dishes. Lancashire boasts 3 Michelin-Starred restaurants; Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms (2 stars), The White Swan at Fence (1 stars) and Northcote who have held their 1 star for over 20 years. You’ll find tasty pub grub and a warm Lancashire welcome alongside real ale and home cooked, seasonal delights, from homemade sausages; melt-in-the-mouth Lancashire hotpot or succulent seafood. Their teashops and cafés offer an indulgent pit stop for tea and cake, after all what could be more appealing than a pot of piping hot tea accompanied by a slab of cake, pile of fresh scones or a doorstop sandwich! For a real taste of Italy, Carlo’s Restaurant is the place to go! Serving traditional dishes by a family run business, they have been welcoming customers for 35 years and counting. From the decor to the menu to the professional and warm service, they are a firm favourite in Lancashire. The Lancashire landscape is integral to the food and drink grown and made here. The heather strewn moorland provides succulent meats, the salt deposits in the low lands around Garstang and Chipping have given us the Lancashire milk fields; an area famed for its cheeses including Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese which carries the Protected Designator of Origin marquee and is home to nine cheese makers. Rich soil along the coastal plains are perfect for growing potatoes, root vegetables and salads, and our water, rich in minerals, perfect for making quality cask ales as the 23 Lancashire breweries will testify. The shallow depths of our coastal areas provide ideal conditions for our famous Morecambe Bay shrimps to thrive.
Carlos Italian Restaurant “Brilliant place. Friendly staff and owner, fantastic atmosphere and great service. Delicious food and reasonable prices. Definitely coming back” - Kamil Trutkowski, Facebook
34 Burnley is a thriving market town with a rich cultural heritage and the added bonus of being surrounded by breath-takingly beautiful, Pennine countryside. This is a town with a little bit of everything, from museums and historic buildings, shopping and dining, leafy parks, golf courses and even a Premier League football club. Whatever it is that floats your boat, you should be able to find plenty to keep you entertained in Burnley. The town centre has a wide pedestrianised thoroughfare and its main shopping centre, Charter Walk, offers over 85 stores. Many of its walkways are under cover so you can happily visit the popular high street names in any weather. There is also a huge choice of food outlets for when you feel ready to recharge your batteries. Charter Walk is also home to Burnley’s famous market, open six days a week: Monday to Saturday form 9am to 5pm, with a slightly shorter day on Tuesdays (10am to 3pm). This is the place to go for great quality local produce alongside beauty treatments, fashion, technology, stationery, floristry and so much more. Treat yourself to some truly local food at the many food outlets. The butchers here all sell locally-reared meat and you can pick up specialities like Lancashire black pudding, locally produced cheeses or a freshly baked pie. There’s a traditional greengrocer and a bakery selling tempting sweet treats and bread fresh from the over. Sitting happily alongside these market hall staples is an amazing collection of cafes and take-away food stalls offering mouth-watering fare from the world over including the Caribbean, Thailand, Africa, India, China, the Phillipines and of course, Lancashire. There is definitely something for everyone here.
If films are your passion, the Reel Cinema is a must. Recently refurbished, it has an updated, modern feel and is very popular with locals. It offers standard, premier and VIP tickets, with regular visitors claiming the seats are super-comfy whichever of these you choose. Reel shows all the latest blockbusters, it’s good value for money and the staff are very friendly. Football fans who visit during the season might like to take in a Premier League fixture at Turf Moor, the home of Burnley Football Club. Apart from the football, the ground itself is of historic interest. Burnley first played at Turf Moor in February 1883, the year after the club was formed, and has played there ever since. This unbroken service makes Turf Moor the longest continuously used ground of all the teams ever to have been in the Premier League. Golfers can enjoy a round at Burnley Golf Club or Towneley Golf Club, both courses with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and there’s a 16-bay floodlit driving range and nine-hole mini golf course at the Prairie Sports Village. You can hire a rowing boat or kayak at Thompson Park, just north of the town centre, where there is also a miniature railway to climb aboard. Burnley’s most famous sculpture, though, is its iconic Singing Ringing Tree which sits high above the town on Crown Point Moor. The beautiful, threemetre tall structure is a wind powered, musical sculpture made of galvanized steel pipes and has been named in the top 10 pieces of ‘sound art’ in the world. It’s well worth a walk up to see this artwork, as the amazing views over the town to the hills beyond are absolutely breath-taking.
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A relaxed Bistro in an idyllic water side setting
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Our fully licensed bar and food is served daily we are set in a location that can only be described as “breathtaking”. The Kingfisher Bistro Bar is a local family run business under separate management from the marina offering high quality wholesome food using local produce from suppliers from Exchange Coffee Company, Reedley Hallows real ale to award winning butcher Pastures Farm.
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Opening Hours Mon to Wed: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm Thu Fri Sat: 9.00 am – 11.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am – 9.00 pm
Breakfast Mon-Sat: 9.00am to 11.30am Sun 10am – 11.30am
Lunch Menu Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm (last food orders 30min before service finishes)
Evening service Thurs & Friday 5pm - 8pm with our weekly Boaters Special offer. We are able to serve in the evening on other days of the week, provided this is booked in advance.
Reedley Bistro & Boats Ltd. Barden Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0DX T: 01282 420333 | E: sam@reedleybistroboats.com
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First Class Facilities The facilities at Reedley Marina include everything you could wish for from a modern marina development. The Marina Office – open six days a week, shower rooms, male and female changing rooms, a fully equipped launderette and of course the Kingfisher Bistro Bar serving food and drink with a first floor balcony overlooking the marina. First Class Berths Reedley Marina boasts 100 fully serviced berths at the heart of the Leeds and Liverpool canal in the Lancashire dales. Berths are available throughout the year and they welcome visitors to the marina all year around. First Class Visitor Moorings Visitor moorings are always available: Whether you want to stay for just one night or longer – and all facilities are available for visitors. Please contact Vanessa or Gerry at the marina office to reserve your berth. To contact anyone at Reedley Marina, or to enquire about their boat hire and Bistro, please use the details below. You can also see their full address to find them before your day of exploring! Reedley Marina Barden Lane, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 0DX Marina Office: 01282 450531 Kingfisher Bistro & Boat Hire All enquiries for the Bistro or Boat Hire please use the contact details below: T: 01282 420333 E: sam@reedleybistroboats.com
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Gawthorpe Hall is a stunning structure with a rich history. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Downton of the North’. Although not as grand, Gawthorpe was redesigned by Sir Charles Barry (who also redesigned Highclere Castle, the filming location for ITV’s Downton Abbey). Built between 1600 and 1605 for the Shuttleworth family it had an iconic and important role in the local area. On a visit you can see the original seventeenth century panelling and plasterwork in the Drawing Room; period Victorian rooms redesigned by sir Charles Barry (architect of Houses of Parliament) showing what life was like for the family in the 1890s and enjoy the splendour of the Long Gallery. The Grounds Why not take a leisurely stroll around the formal gardens with views of the river, or perhaps a short ramble through the woodland to enjoy the wildlife. Gawthorpe Textile Collection The Gawthorpe Textile Collection showcases the most extraordinary and intricate needlework, lace and costume amassed by Rachel Kay Shuttleworth as well as contemporary pieces from talented artists across the region. The team regularly host incredible events that support the collection. The modest Hall houses the North West’s largest collection of portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery. The Tearoom After a visit to the property why not stop by our tea-room and say hello to our friendly staff. Choose from our selection of scrumptious sandwiches, cakes and scones plus hot and cold drinks. We also have a selection of secondhand books. Run in partnership with Lancashire County Council, Gawthorpe Hall is a great family day out with lots to see in the Hall, gardens for play and woodlands for adventure. The National Potrait Gallery has loaned over 20 paintings to the Hall all of which illustrate its fascinating connections and history, particularly with the English Civil War. Gawthorpe Hall is an artistic and historic treasure trove in the middle of industrial Lancashire.
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40 Padiham has a captivating history and heritage, on a walk around the town you will find Isles house where Oliver Cromwell stayed during the Civil War, the Art Deco Town Hall, St. Leonard’s Church, the Old School House and the Old Police Station, Huntroyde Gate House and of course Gawthorpe Hall. This National Trust property located in woodland on the banks of the River Calder has splendid views over the surrounding countryside. It was the home of the Shuttleworth’s for several centuries, this distinguished family led the Republican army in the area during the Civil War and was instrumental in the trial of the Pendle Witches. Later the family became close friends with Charlotte Bronte who visited the hall several times during her lifetime. Wander around Padiham streets and you will find interesting and unusual shops and tearooms; the town hall with its weekly market; a newly refurbished health and leisure centre with swimming pool and spa facilities and beautiful parkland linking the shopping area to the top of the town where a vibrant restaurant quarter offers customers a choice of firstclass venues with excellent food and a relaxed, cosy atmosphere.
A very popular farmers market is held on Padiham Town Hall car park on the second Sunday of each month. At this market you’ll find an array of local farm produce and artisan foods including crafty cupcakes, fudge, Turkish delight, spicy samosas, traditional barbecue delights, famous Malkin pies, fresh sea food, fresh fruit and veg, meat and bread. From Gawthorpe Hall on the banks of the River Calder to the Memorial Park at the top of the town with its woodland and riverside walks, Padiham offers visitor plenty of surprises. The town existed long before the Norman Conquest and for centuries was a market town where produce from Pendleside was bought and sold. Its central core is a conservation area which still retains the characteristics of the early Industrial Revolution with winding lanes crossing at angles and hidden alleyways running off into forgotten corners.
Padiham
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Tel: 01282 774070 www.phgallery.co.uk
Original Art
Ceramics
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Limited Edition Prints
Open Tuesday—Friday 9.30 am—4.30 pm, Saturday 10 am—4pm
Based in Padiham town centre & Gawthorpe Hall ground, Painting Padiham let’s visitors see artists at work, captuiring the area and it’s people, throughout the course of a day. The event will run on the 9th May 2020 but the exhibition is available to view at Picture House Gallery from 1st June 2020 and will run throughout June. Visit the Facebook page to keep up to date. @padiham.org
42 Visitors to Lancashire are richly rewarded with a plethora of things to do. A country of contrasts, you’re never short of anything to do wherever you are in the red rose county.
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In the east of the county is the Ribble Valley. One of the UK tourism industry’s best kept secrets, here you’ll find some of the finest scenery you’ll experience in the UK. The Ribble Valley has a host of picture postcard villages that are well worth visiting, as is the town of Clitheroe. This historic town has its own castle and a bustling shopping centre. It’s also home to one of Lancashire’s premier coffee shops, Exchange Coffee. Here (or at their Blackburn branch) you can enjoy some of the finest freshly roasted coffee.
East Lancashire Railway
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Lancashire is famous for its markets, so you should definitely plan to visit at least one. There’s no better choice than Burnley Market. A vibrant, buzzing market, it’s the place to go for great quality local produce, beauty treatments, fashion, technology and an amazing variety of food.
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As well as traditional Lancashire fayre, you can enjoy cafes and takeaways selling food from Africa, China, the Philippines, Thailand and the Caribbean.
In the 1970s, the Chorley skyline was dominated by factory chimneys, but most have now been demolished. Central Lancashire is the place to go if you’re an antiques and crafts lover. Chorley’s wealth was built on it’s cotton industry so you may find some special pieces of clothing around Central Lancs. Bygone Times is located at Eccleston and offers visitors a unique shopping experience. Featuring more than 500 stall holders, here you’ll find a wide range of goods on offer, from antiques and collectables to vintage clothing and furniture. A must visit if you love uncovering treasures from the past.
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Blackpool
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Every year more than 15 million people flock to the resort and when you look at everything that is on offer, it is easy to see why this is the UK’s favourite beach destination. Whether it’s white-knuckle thrills at awardwinning theme parks and attractions; a year-round programme of world-class shows and concerts; extraordinary events and entertainment; a huge selection of accommodation to suit all pockets… Blackpool really does have everything you need for the perfect family getaway.
Get scared at The Blackpool Tower Dungeons
The resort has changed so much over the last few years with huge investment in a stunning new-look Promenade and tramway system; revitalisation of historic attractions; and a programme of entertainment that gets better and better with each passing year. So what are you waiting for? Come see for yourself why Blackpool really is the UK’s number one… a place to create lasting memories.
A visit to the seaside is a must, the coastline stretches for 10miles from Cleveleys through Rossall Point and the magnificent Rossall Tower with fantastic views across Morecambe Bay onto Fleetwood and across the Wyre Estuary to Knott End and Pilling.
Fun for all ages, Maize Maze
There’s plenty of attractions to entertain the kids and adults too. Visit one of our open farms, visit Animal World at Farmer Parrs, meet the rare breeds at Cobble Hey & Gardens and enjoy their play areas and cafes. For something a bit different try a walk around Wyresdale Hall Estate and visit the Applestore Café in Scorton or get lost at Maize Maze in Singleton or how about a tour to an 18th Century Grade II* Windmill and see the sails turn!
The Wyre
The historic city of Lancaster is perhaps the best known place to visit in the north of the country. Railway lovers visiting the area have to pay a visit to the historic Carnforth railway station. The station features a heritage centre that is free to visitors (donations welcome) and is open every day 10am to 4pm. Old Holly Farm We are a family run, working organic dairy farm and you can find us in Garstang, Lancashire. We are open from 9am – 5pm daily, with FREE entry to the open farm (excluding December) and parking. We have a fab indoor soft play, a traditional stone courtyard café serving homemade food, treat yourself to a local Ice cream from our farm shop, or come along and meet our traditional farm animals. We also host children’s parties, educational trips and have special events throughout the year.
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So, you’ve arrived in lovely Lancashire and what a treat you have in store! With two cities, historic towns, a famous coast line, castles, canal-side walks and some of the most beautiful countryside to be found anywhere in the UK, you will find plenty to enjoy in this lovely county. The city of Lancaster to the north is as quirky as it is cultured. One of the UK’s Heritage Cities, it has its own medieval castle, the beautiful 54-acre Williamson Park with its famous Ashton Memorial and tropical butterfly house, and a thriving music and arts scene. Explore, shop, eat and be entertained to your heart’s content, or take a leisurely boat trip on the Lancaster Canal. That same canal meanders all the way to Preston, the county’s commercial centre and second city. Explore its recently modernised markets, visit the Harris Museum or take in an event at the Guildhall. Further east, you can visit Blackburn’s beautiful cathedral, or take a walk from Burnley to see its iconic Singing Ringing Tree, a stunning, three-metre tall, musical sculpture recognised as one of the top 10 pieces of ‘sound art’ in the world. The ancient market town of Clitheroe, in the Ribble Valley, is full or character with its Norman castle (now a museum), independent shops and vibrant eateries. The Ribble Valley countryside has to be seen to be believed; it’s one of the favourite places of HM the Queen, who once said she would like to retire there! You can enjoy lovely coastal walks, taking in pretty towns like Lytham St Annes, with its windmill, and Morecambe with its famous bay. When it comes to stopping for a bite to eat, you’ll find a wide and varied choice of places to eat and drink, in a county which is building itself quite a reputation for culinary excellence. Enjoy your stay!
The Promenade, St Annes-on-S
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ST ANNES PIER St Annes Land and Building Company decided to set about building a new pier and work was started in 1879. On 15th June 1885, the Honourable Fred Stanley performed the opening ceremony. The Pier was a narrow, modest structure, uncovered without any imposing entrance and boasting only a single shelter at the far end. In those days it was widely used for embarking pleasure cruises, the North Channel provided a negotiable stretch of water for vessels of comparatively large tonnage. Even at low tide Blackpool Steamers and privately owned yachts were moored within reach of the pier.
The Concert Pavilion situated on the other side became neglected and in April 1975, Yehudi Menuhin and his Chamber Orchestra were invited to play on the Pier and the Pavilion was refurbished and renovated for this occasion. Her Royal Highness Princess Anne came and the Pavilion, never looking better, was fully attended. Within a few weeks of this happening there was a fire and the theatre was completely destroyed and the end of the Pier was lost, which was a great loss to the town. The Pier is still owned by St Annes Land and Building Company, the largest part of the pier being used as an amusement arcade along with a small shop and cafe.
By 1904 the Pier had been widened and extended and on the 2nd April of that year the management announced that the new Concert Pavilion, Bank Kiosk and Pier Head would be open to the public. In June 1910, the Floral Hall, a magnificent structure of glass was officially opened. St Annes Pier was famous for the Lionel Johns’ Pier Orchestra which mostly comprised of lady musicians who played every morning and evening throughout the season in the Floral Hall.
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