Tourism and travel news
Pendle Witches turn to stone! Work starts on new sculpture trail
Published: Friday 6th January 2012
Work is getting underway for an imaginative new sculpture trail in Aitken Wood, Barley, beneath Pendle Hill, near the Lancashire town of Nelson.
Competition to name Titanic concerto in honour of Colne's bandmaster
Published: Thursday 5th January 2012
People with an interest in the Titanic are being offered a unique opportunity to name a concerto composed for the Titanic centenary in 2012.
Flat cap salute to Lancashire Day
Published: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Nelson's Scotland Road traders have lots to offer for Lancashire Day on Saturday 26th November. There'll also be free entertainment with live music and the amazing Granny Turismo.
A Titanic Festival for Pendle and Lancashire
Published: Thursday 20th October 2011
Pendle is getting events underway for a Titanic Festival in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the legendary ship.
We’re celebrating Hallowe'en in Pendle
Published: Tuesday 18th October 2011
There are lots of exciting events happening in Pendle this Hallowe'en from a Spooky Affair in Victoria Park to a sponsored walk up Pendle Hill.
Join the line-up for Nelson's next big event!
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Nelson town centre is bracing itself for its next big event – a celebration of Lancashire Day and the Nelson Christmas lights switch-on!
Tourism awards: will the Pendle five win?
Published: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Pendle is up for five awards at the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011/12 this week.
Another successful Pendle Walking Festival – despite the rain!
Published: Monday 12th September 2011
Hundreds of walkers braved the wet weather last week to enjoy the eighth Pendle Walking Festival.
Pendle Walking Festival launches Colne's Walkers Are Welcome status
Published: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Colne's status as Lancashire's first Walkers Are Welcome town will be officially celebrated on Saturday 10th September with two free guided walks.
Colne becomes first Lancashire town to win Walkers Are Welcome status
Published: Thursday 21st July 2011
Colne has been successful in achieving the status of accredited membership of the National Network of Walkers are Welcome Towns.
Bid for a sculpture trail for Pendle
Published: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Pendle Council is bidding for funding to create a unique sculpture trail and councillors at the Executive meeting on the 23rd June are being asked to support the idea.
Track down ‘treasure’ in Pendle
Published: Saturday 28th May 2011
Get on the Pendle Treasure Trail and win a weekend break at the Oaks Hotel in Reedley!
Egg-citing treats in store at Colne Market this Saturday!
Published: Sunday 17th April 2011
Colne market traders are gearing up for Easter Saturday and the town’s St George’s Day festival with an egg-stra special promotion.
Spreading the word about Pendle as a great visitor destination
Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spreading the word about beautiful Pendle is the new Pendle Visitor Guide, out now.
Come to Nelson for a taste of Lancashire
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
Plans for this year’s Lancashire Day celebrations are coming together as more Lancashire produce suppliers have confirmed they’ll be coming along.
Pendle Cycle Fest Highly Commended
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
Pendle Cycle Fest has been Highly Commended in this year’s Public Services Communication Awards.
Canal Festival is cancelled
Published: Monday 26th July 2010
Pendle Council has taken the decision to cancel this year’s Canal Festival on Saturday, 11th September, due to the closure of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Enjoy Pendle this Hallowe’en
Published: Wednesday 21st October 2009
"As Hallowe'en approaches, the spotlight certainly falls on Pendle," said Councillor Allan Buck, who represents tourism locally.
Follow in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches
Published: Monday 19th October 2009
Why not follow in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches this Hallowe’en?
Stunning Pendle is given the coffee table treatment
Published: Friday 27th March 2009
The stunning scenery of Pendle has made it onto coffee tables through the work of Alastair Lee
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