Enjoy Pendle this Hallowe’en
Published Wednesday 21st October 09
"As Hallowe'en approaches, the spotlight certainly falls on Pendle," said Councillor Allan Buck, who represents tourism locally.
"We're expecting many people to come to Pendle to explore our fascinating Witches Trail and enjoy this very special part of the country.
"And we want them to do so in safety.
"That's why, once again, we've been working with the local police and our neighbouring Ribble Valley Borough Council to put in place traffic arrangements.
"Our intention is to help them enjoy their Hallowe'en without causing any disruption to people living in the villages around our famous hill."
Many people enjoying visiting the famous Pendle Hill around Hallowe'en. Pendle and Ribble Valley councils and the local police are encouraging people who want to climb Pendle Hill to do so by day. Both councils are co-operating with the police in their plans to close some roads around Pendle Hill from 5.30pm on Saturday 31st October.
Colin Peacock, the Police's Traffic Management Officer, said :
"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, and things like food and drink and a mobile phone just in case.
"We will be closing off some roads from 5.30pm on the 31st to keep people safe, and to reduce noise and disruption for local residents.
"Barley car park will be open, but the road into Barley village will be closed from the Four Lane Ends junction to The Avenue.
"Residents shouldn't worry about getting to and from their homes as the area will be policed to make sure they have access.
"And, as in previous years, there will be a one-way system over the Nick o' Pendle."
For more information on traffic control in force on Hallowe'en visit the Lancashire Constabulary website.
If climbing up Pendle Hill isn't your thing, there are plenty of other events taking place in Pendle this Hallowe'en.
For families, the ACE Centre in Nelson is hosting The Monster Mansion Spooktacular at 6pm on Friday 30th October. This is an interactive show telling the story of two ordinary children who have to battle to save the world on Halloween.
Tickets are just £4. To book, call the ACE Centre on (01282) 661080.
On Saturday 31st October, historian John Doughty will be giving an illuminating talk on the Pendle Witches at Pendle Heritage Centre.
The talk will be followed by a pie and peas supper, and tickets cost £8.95 per person. To book, call the Heritage Centre on (01282) 677150.
For more information about tourism in Pendle, you can visit the tourism website, email the tourism team at tourism@pendle.gov.uk or call the Discover Pendle Centre on (01282) 856186.
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