Visit Pendle Brochure

Visit Pendle, the brochure produced by Pendle Tourism, introduces an area nestling in Pennine Lancashire that offers some of England's finest countryside, alongside beautiful villages, bustling towns and wide open spaces to explore at whatever pace takes your fancy.

Events all year round

There is always lots to do in Pendle, with great events throughout the year. Whether you love historic houses or countryside activities, like to 'shop until you drop', or are looking for family fun, Pendle has it all.

• Pendle Walking & Cycling Festivals
• Pendle Canal Festival
• The biggest Blues Festival in Britain

The great outdoors

If you love the great outdoors, then you are in for a treat. Within just a few minutes' drive is some of the most superb scenery in the UK. The mighty Pendle Hill dominates the landscape, and from the summit the views to both east and west are truly spectacular.

Rich in heritage

Scratch beneath the surface and you will find that Pendle is an area rich in heritage. Visitors can learn about the geology of the landscape and the lives of those who worked there, as well as explore the area's remarkable industrial past.

• Earby Lead Mining Museum, exploring local geology and working lives
• Boat trips along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, including the Mile Tunnel and Foulridge Wharf
• The Tacklers Trails and many other Heritage Trails, featuring famous people, fine churches and industrial heritage

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pendle located?

Pendle nestles in Pennine Lancashire and offers some of England's finest countryside, with beautiful villages, bustling towns and wide open spaces.

What festivals take place in Pendle?

Events held across the year include the Pendle Walking & Cycling Festivals, the Pendle Canal Festival and the biggest Blues Festival in Britain.

What can I see from Pendle Hill?

The mighty Pendle Hill dominates the landscape, and from the summit the views to both east and west are truly spectacular.

What is there to do on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal?

Visitors can take a boat trip along the canal and see incredible feats of engineering such as the Mile Tunnel and Foulridge Wharf.

Where can I learn about Pendle's mining heritage?

The Earby Lead Mining Museum allows visitors to learn about the geology of the landscape and the lives of the people who worked there.

What are the Tacklers Trails?

The Tacklers Trails are among the many Heritage Trails around the area, featuring fascinating famous people, fine churches and amazing industrial heritage.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Pendle Tourism. For current details, visit the company's official website.