Pendle Heritage Centre facts for kids
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| Established | 1977 |
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| Location | Barrowford, Lancashire, England |
| Type | Museum & Art Gallery |
| Visitors | 100,000+ visitors a year. |
The Pendle Heritage Centre is a special museum and visitor centre located in Barrowford, Lancashire, England. It teaches visitors all about the history and heritage of the Pendle area. The centre is housed in an old farmhouse called Park Hill. This building has a stone showing the year 1661, but it was actually built and changed between the 16th and early 18th centuries.
The centre also features a beautiful 18th-century walled garden and a peaceful woodland walk. Inside, you can explore the Pendle Arts Gallery, which showcases local art. The Pendle Heritage Centre was created in 1977. It is a very popular place, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year!
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Exploring Park Hill Farmhouse
Park Hill is an old farmhouse that has been carefully restored. The restoration used traditional building methods. This helps visitors see how the house changed and grew over time, starting from the 15th century.
What You Can See Inside
At the centre, you can discover several interesting exhibitions. One part tells the story of Park Hill as a working farm. You can learn about the daily life of people who lived and worked here long ago.
Another exhibition shares the history of the Bannister and Swinglehurst families. These families once lived in the farmhouse. Did you know that Sir Roger Bannister, a famous runner, is a descendant of the Bannister family who once lived here?
The Pendle Witches Story
A very important part of the centre's history is the story of the Pendle witches. These famous trials happened a long time ago. The centre helps to tell their story in an educational way.
The Lancashire Witches Walk
To remember the 400th anniversary of the Pendle witch trials, a new long-distance walking path was created. It's called the Lancashire Witches Walk. This trail is a great way to explore the area.
Along the route, you will find ten special markers. These markers were designed by Stephen Raw. Each one has a verse from a poem by Carol Ann Duffy. The very first marker is located right here at the Pendle Heritage Centre. It marks the beginning of this historical walk.
See also
- Listed buildings in Barrowford
