Johanna Derry, The Guardian, October 30, 2015
Why go now?
Walking on Pendle Hill. Photograph: Alamy
Every witch way …
Take in the story at the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford, and then walk part of the route the 12 witches were taken on to their trial at Lancaster. There are also shorter trails exploring the hill, starting and ending at Barley, and for kids, the Pendle Sculpture Trail and the Pendle Witches Murder Mystery Treasure Trail. If you’re less interested in being spooked, a short drive away Samlesbury Hall has plenty of Tudor-related activities for kids and adults, as well as some witch-y ones. Visit Lancashire has listings of all local activities and events.
Get this down th’ole
Track down a handmade Malkin Pie from SanWitches Deli in Sabden. The layers of lamb, leeks, beef and bacon, topped with a wicca dumpling crust, was created by Christine Turner to recreate the feast the witches ate at Malkin Tower before their arrest. For dinner, the award-winning Northcote restaurant is on the west of the Hill at Langho, and The White Swan at Fence has chef Tom Parker, protégé of that restaurant, serving a simple but well-executed seasonal menu.
The singing ringing tree on Crown Point, overlooking Burnley, on the Pendle Sculpture Trail. Photograph: Alamy
Fancy a pint?
Local brewers Moorhouse’s make a series of witch-y ales, including Pendle Witches Brew, Black Cat, and Blond Witch, on tap at Blacko’s Rising Sun.
Anywhere to stay for less than £100?
As close as you can get to the path up Pendle Hill is the newly refurbished Barley Mow pub (doubles from £80). There’s also B&B accommodation at the Trevelyan Guest House in Padiham (doubles from £55).
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