The Pendle Guide
 Things to do and places to go!

 

Things to see and do in Pendle

English Heritage and The National Trust

Sawley Abbey - English Heritage

The remains of a Cistercian abbey which was founded in 1148, located on the banks of the Ribble against the stunning backdrop of Pendle hills. After being dissolved in 1536, the monks briefly came back to the abbey during the Pilgrimage of Grace, and stayed in possession until the insurrection’s final collapse and the execution of their abbot. Located at Sawley; 3.5 miles North of Clitheroe, off A59.

1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-20 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan    

Pendle Heritage Centre - English Heritage

The centre features an 18th century restored walled garden and various exhibitions about the area.
Barrowford, Lancashire - BB9 6JQ  Road Access: Junction 13 from M65

 
Dates Opening Times Opening Days
Daily except 25 Dec 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

Goodshaw Chapel - English Heritage  

English Heritage’s only traditional Nonconformist place of worship, this very atmospheric Baptist chapel has a complete set of box-pews, upper galleries and a superb pulpit dating from between 1740 and 1800. An annual festival of hymns is held on the first Sunday in July.
In Crawshawbooth, 2 miles North of Rawtenstall via A682 (in Goodshaw Ave – turning off A682 opposite local Jester public house). Chapel approx. 1.5 miles from main road.

Dates Opening Times Opening Days
Please call the keykeeper for details. Tel: 01706 227333    
 

Padiham - Gawthorpe Hall - National Trust & Lancashire County Council

An Elizabethan house with rich interiors and an important textile collection - indeed, a gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire. The unique collection of textiles and costume from all over the world mingles with paintings on loan from the National Portrait Gallery to produce an amazing atmosphere. There are extensive grounds and woodland walks, and the whole property has very close links to the 17th-century trial and ordeals of the Pendle Witches. There's also the Great Barn, an unusual threshing barn with an amazing cathedral-like feel to it. Gawthorpe Hall has a tea-room and a National Trust shop. Opening times vary, so please check before visiting. 
Gawthorpe Hall Padiham, near Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8UA Phone: 01282 771004