Ales, Rails & Witches of Pendle Tales

Joined by David Johns - A local tour guide with unparalleled knowldge of the area - enjoy an intriguing visit to the fascinating Pendle Heritage Centre, as well as a visit to Moorhouse's Brewery and a timeless journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway.

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Uncover the story behind the most famous witchcraft trial in UK history! When it comes to ghostly goings on, the stunning Lancashire countryside has some fascinating stories to tell! Joined by David Johns* – enjoy an intriguing visit to the fascinating Pendle Heritage Centre, as well as a visit to Moorhouse's Brewery and a timeless journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

2 nights half board

Visit to Bakewell enroute

Excursions to Oswaldtwistle Mills, Pendle Heritage Centre, Moorhouse's Brewery and Bury Transport Museum

Journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway with cream tea

Guided tour with David Johns

* David Johns is a Lancashire lad born and bred and has lived for most of his life in the shadow of Pendle Hill. He has spent over thirty years working in the tourism industry in the county, and has been a tour guide for over ten years. With an unparalleled knowledge of the area, together with its rich history and traditions, he has built up a wealth of true stories and tall tales to keep the visitor amazed and amused.

Day 1

Our day begins with a scenic drive to Bakewell in the Peak District National Park. Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Wye, Bakewell is perhaps best known for its delicious pudding! After some free time, our journey continues to the award-winning Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village & Garden Centre. Set in a former weaving mill, this unique shopping village has over 100 retailers all under one roof - including the Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Mill Grounds, Aquatics Specialist, Craft Centre, Textile and Heritage Museum and even a Wildfowl Reserve. From here, we travel to our hotel in time for tonight's dinner.

Day 2

Accompanied by our experienced guide, David Johns, today we explore the legend of the Pendle Witches! Our day starts with a visit to the fascinating Pendle Heritage Centre, where we will follow the journey of the ten people executed after being found guilty of witchcraft. We also visit Moorhouse's Brewery, which sits in Pendle Hill's shadow. You'll find popular beers, including Witches of Pendle Brew, White Witch Brew and Black Cat Brew. Here, you can discover the secrets and recipes of their exceptional beers with a look behind the scenes.

B, D

Day 3

After breakfast, we head to Bury for free time and the opportunity to visit the Bury Transport Museum, where the industrial heritage of the North West is brought to life through stunningly restored vehicles and original artefacts. Later, take a journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway, which includes cream tea. The line runs through scenic Lancastrian landscapes with beautiful rural panoramas alongside postcard-pretty villages to bustling Victorian towns and cotton mill-dotted horizons. Afterwards, we returned home with comfort stops.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Inn Preston 3*

The modern hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of Lancashire with free Wi-Fi throughout.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG