Halloween is nearing and Practical Magic 2 has just been released - so if you’re looking for some ‘witchy’ activities to try, then look no further.
Lancashire has a history steeped in tales of witchcraft - from the famous tales of the Pendle Witches to the lesser-known Samlesbury Witches.
Take a look at the pages below for things to do and try - from walks to distillery tours to shopping sprees.
5. Alice Nutter statue
Visit the Alice Nutter statue in Blacko Bar Road between Crowtrees and Roughlee. Alice, a wealthy, respected landowner, was falsely accused of witchcraft, put on trial without a lawyer, and hanged at Gallows Hill in Lancaster on August 20, 1612
6. Samlesbury Hall
There were another group of Lancashire women accused of being witches. Three women from Samlesbury—Jane Southworth, Jennet Bierley, and Ellen Bierley—were also put on trial for witchcraft in 1612. All three women were found not guilty and acquitted on August 19, 1612, after the judge realized the chief witness was coached by a Catholic priest. Check out Samlesbury Hall, which dates back 700 years and would have been known to the women. | unknown
7. Witches Galore, Newchurch-in-Pendle
Check out this wonderful shop full of interesting and fascinating crafts relating to witches and in particular the famous Pendle Witches. | google
8. Pendle Hill
Take a walk up Pendle Hill, which gives a fabulous view from the top of the area surrounding it, where 12 ocal women were accused of murdering ten people through witchcraft.