We’re celebrating Hallowe'en in Pendle

Pendle is warming up for lots of exciting events this Hallowe'en.

"People flock to the area because of our associations with the Pendle Witches, said Councillor Jonathan Eyre, who leads on tourism.

"We're gearing up to the 400th anniversary of their trial in 2012.

"But come for an early preview because the area is very atmospheric at this time of year," he added.

"We have plenty to see and do", explains Mike Williams from Pendle Council's Tourism Team.

"People come from far and wide to follow our Pendle Witches Trail by car, bike or minibus.

"It takes you to the places in the true story of the 1612 trial through an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Pendle through the Trough of Bowland to Lancaster Castle.

"If you like to get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside get a copy of our 7 mile Walking with Witches Trail which covers the story of the Pendle Witches," he added.

The guides are available via our tourism website http://www.visitpendle.com/ or by visiting our award winning Discover Pendle Tourist Information Centre at Boundary Mill Colne.

Or simply telephone Discover Pendle on (01282) 856186.

Other Hallowe'en goings on include the following events with details including how to book on Pendle Council's website calendar  http://www.pendle.gov.uk/ or visit our tourism website http://www.visitpendle.com/

Monday 24   2pm - 4pm and Thurs 27 October 10 am - 12 noon

Spooky Affair

• Children of all ages welcome to make witches' hats and lanterns at Victoria Park pavilion, Nelson.

Saturday 29th 10am until late and Sunday 30th October 10 am - 5pm

Halloween By Day & By Night at Thornton Hall farm

• Freaky fancy dress, torch lit procession

• Spooky safari adventure

Sunday 30th October

• Hallowe'en Sponsored Walk up Pendle Hill. 9.30 - 11.30 start from Barley in aid of Pendleside Hospice - prizes for the best fancy dress costumes

Hallowe'en in Wycoller 1pm - 2pm

• A free illustrated talk about the plants growing locally and which have been used for centuries, for medicinal and culinary purposes. Perhaps the Pendle Witches used some of these in their recipes!

• Hallowe'en Lantern Making 2.45pm - 5.15pm. Make a Hallowe'en lantern then use it to light the way back to the car park after a walk to visit the haunted parts of the beautiful unspoilt village of Wycoller.
  

Monday 31 October 

• A special Hallowe'en Night at the Museum at the new Titanic museum in Colne including pie and pea supper. Starts at 7.30pm 

• Hallowe'en Horror Movie - Night of the Living Dead 7pm. See an original zombie flick at the ACE Centre, Nelson

Councillor Eyre added:

"Many people enjoying visiting the famous Pendle Hill around Hallowe'en and  we want them to do so in safety."

Pendle and Ribble Valley councils and the local police are encouraging people who want to climb Pendle Hill to do so by day.

The message it to make sure you're suitably dressed with proper footwear, and carry things like food and drink and a mobile phone just in case.