Traffic restrictions on Pendle Hill and What's On this Hallowe'en!
Published Friday 21st October 11
Hallowe'en revellers are being advised not to head for Pendle Hill after dark on October 31st. But there's still lots to do in the area!
The hill will be closed to fairground rides, mobile catering units and parked cars from 5pm until 3am on the night of October 31st and there will also be a one-way system in place for traffic travelling from the A59 to Sabden.
Inspector Chris Saville said: "As with previous years, it has been necessary to take these precautions to ensure the public remain safe on Pendle Hill this Hallowe'en. "
Pendle Hill will be closed to all traffic travelling from Sabden. All vehicles entering the village are asked to leave via alternative routes either towards Padiham or Whalley. Access to the Wellsprings Inn at the Nick o' Pendle will be by ticket only.
- For more information on traffic restrictions for Hallowe'en, visit the Lancashire Police website.
If you want to follow tradition and climb Pendle Hill this Hallowe'en, please do it in daylight. Make sure you're suitably dressed with proper footwear. Take along food, drink, a first aid kit and a mobile phone just in case.
If climbing the hill isn't your thing, there are plenty of other events taking place in Pendle this Hallowe'en. 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.
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.Alternatively, you can simply telephone Discover Pendle on (01282) 856186.
Other Hallowe'en goings on include the following events. For more information and updates keep an eye on the "What's On" section of the Visit Pendle website.
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October
Hallowe'en By Day and By Night at Thornton Hall Country Park Farm
- Saturday 10am until late, Sunday 10am-5pm
- 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 at the Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Country Park - 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!
Get more information and book a place
Hallowe'en Lantern Making
- 2.45pm - 5.15pm at the Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Country Park. 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.
Get more information and book a place
Monday 31st October
Hallowe'en Night at the Museum
- A special night at the new Titanic museum in Colne. Includes pie and pea supper. Starts at 7.30pm
More information and booking at the Titanic Museum website
Hallowe'en Horror Movie Night at the ACE
- See an original zombie flick at the ACE Centre, Nelson! George A Remero's cult classic Night of the Living Dead is screening at 7pm. Come in fancy dress!
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