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Pendle Witch Weekend - Accrington, Lancashire
The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history.

Set in the shadows of the infamous Pendle Hill, our Pendle Witch Weekend is a haunted weekend break like no other.

Stay in the 4 Star Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa which is a luxurious 700 year old haunted hotel, enjoy the coach tour following in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches with our expert historian, Simon Entwistle. Visit the ramparts of the haunted Clitheroe Castle and venture onto the terrifying Pendle Hill after dark, where the spirits of the Pendle Witches are still said to lurk.

We feel sure that this will be an experience you will never forget!

Your weekend includes:

2 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal at the 4 Star Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa (Single room supplement of £40.00 per night). A Ghost Hunt on Friday Night at Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel. Coach tour on the Saturday of Pendle Hill with Simon Entwistle and our team. Ghost Hunt on Saturday night at Pendle Hill and Clitheroe Castle including all ghost hunting equipment and demonstration.

Your Pendle Witch Weekend Itinerary


This is an amazing weekend tour, where you will be following in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches, which will enthral you as you learn tales of murder, mystery, revenge and witchcraft. The weekend tour includes visits to many of the infamous Pendle Witch alleged haunts which includes Clitheroe Castle and their regular meeting places, along with a Ghost Hunt on Pendle Hill itself. This will include the spot where an old tooth fell on a seance table in the middle of a vigil here!

Your weekend will begin from the moment you arrive at the hotel.

On the Friday after checking in and relaxing, we will meet and greet before enjoying a delicious supper and after dinner you will have the opportunity to Ghost Hunt around the very haunted Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel using our ghost hunting equipment. This includes some extremely active bedrooms, haunted stairways and other rooms known to be hotspots for paranormal activity. The Dunkenhalgh Hotel has given us so much activity in the past and we know that this weekend will not disappoint. 

On the Saturday morning after indulging in a delicious cooked breakfast, you will join the coach and our famous historian, Simon Entwistle, for a guided tour of the Pendle Witch area. This tour will take you to all of those areas that hold a real fascination for all those that are interested in the Pendle Witch story. We will be taking you to the Pendle Witch Museum where the story really takes hold and you can learn through video and memorabilia about the witches themselves.

After lunch at the historic Pendle Inn, we will be moving onto the churchyard in Newchurch which holds a lot of prominence with the Pendle Witches and their ancestors, plus visiting the Pendle Witch shop, where the owner has dedicated herself to the Pendle Witches story. Simon Entwistle will accompany us throughout the journey and bring to life this fascinating story.

Arriving back at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa where you will have enough time to relax and take advantage of the spa facilities or take time out in your luxurious rooms and bar.

On the Saturday evening, you will again enjoy a delicious meal with the group. You will then be taken by coach from the hotel with our first stop at Clitheroe Castle, where you will learn what the impact of the witches had on local residents. You will have the opportunity to carry out a short investigation in this haunted castle. We will then make our way to Pendle Hill where we will carry out a vigil at the spot where Malkin Tower was thought to have stood, which was a regular meeting place for The Pendle Witches on Pendle Hill.

This will include table tipping, Ouija Boards and seances using different ghost hunting equipment. If the weather is raining then we will still attempt to go to the hill but you will have the option to opt out. In extreme weather conditions we will make alternative arrangements.

After, we will make our way back to the luxurious hotel where you can enjoy coffee and biscuits. If you still have enough energy you can continue to ghost hunt in the hotel.

On Sunday morning, you will once again enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading home.

Ghosts of Pendle Hill, Clitheroe Castle and Dunkenhalgh Hotel


This is a ghost hunt like no other as we follow in the footsteps of the Pendle Witches and attempt to make contact with those sent to their deaths for practicing witchcraft which includes carrying out a vigil on Pendle Hill itself at the meeting place which was the foundations of Malkin Tower.

Pendle Hill

Your Ghost Hunt at Pendle Hill will take you on a journey of mystery, intrigue and a touch of terror as we walk in the footsteps of the infamous Pendle Witches.

The Ghosts of Pendle Hill are nearly always connected to the Pendle Witches, however, there are occasions when we have picked up on the ghosts and spirits of others who have died on this daunting and barren hillside. These include the ghosts of children, aircraftsmen who have landed here after having their airplanes bombed in the war, along with other unfortunate souls who have died on the hill. 

Some of the ghostly activity we have experienced on Pendle Hill defies any sort of logic. On one occasion whilst carrying out a Ouija Board experiment on Pendle Hill at the foundations of Malkin Tower, a tooth landed on the centre of the table. This shocked everybody concerned and after having obviously checked to ensure that nobody in the group had lost a tooth, which was definitely human, it left us in a quandry as to how it got there. The tooth was identifed as belonging to an adult of around 40 years of age and was in fact an old tooth.

Clitheroe Castle

Once centre of the allegations for the murders by witchcraft in 1612, Clitheroe Castle is said to be haunted by former guards of the castle, who still, to this date like to keep watch. Other spirits include that of a female, who has been witnessed walking around the grounds and there have been numerous reports of eerie screams coming from within the castle. 

The Dunkenhalgh Hotel

Reported to be haunted by many ghosts and spirits, the Dunkenhalgh Hotel is also said to be home to a boggart, who appears as a young French lady. This spirit is seen dressed in a winding sheet, known by many as Lucette, whose story began with the Petre family.

Lucette was a governess for the Petre's children and she was swept off her feet by a dashing young army officer who made her feel loved and convincd her that he wanted her hand in marriage. Unfortuntly, his promises were lies which Lucette soon realised. Towards the end of her saddened life, she was often seen wanding, looking lost around the woods and one night, heartbroken Lucette threw herself off the bridge into the water below and sadly drowned. 

Lucette's ghost has been reported by many guests of the hotel in a number of places. She is especially seen sitting on the end of beds. 

History of Pendle Hill, The Pendle Witches, Clitheroe Castle and Dunkenhalgh Hotel


The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history and some of the best recorded of the 17th Century. 

Pendle Hill

The twelve accused lived in the area around Pendle Hill in Lancashire and were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18th and 19th August 1612, along with the Samlesbury Witches and others, in a series of trials that have become known as the Lancashire Witch Trials. One was tried at York Assizes in July of 1612 and another died in prison. Of the eleven who went to trial nine women and two men were found guilty and executed by hanging; one was found not guilty.

The official publication of the proceedings by the clerk to the court, Thomas Potts, in his The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the County of Lancaster book said the number of witches hanged together, nine at Lancaster and one at York, make the trials unusual for England at that time.

It has been estimated that all the English Witch Trials between the early 15th and early 18th Centuries resulted in fewer than 500 executions.

Six of the Pendle Witches came from one of two families, each at the time headed by a woman in her eighties: Elizabeth Southerns (aka Demdike), her daughter Elizabeth Device and her grandchildren James and Alizon Device; Anne Whittle (aka Chattox) and her daughter Anne Redferne. The others accused were Jane Bulcock and her son John Bulcock, Alice Nutter, Katherine Hewitt, Alice Gray and Jennet Preston.

The outbreaks of witchcraft in and around Pendle may demonstrate the extent to which people could make a living by posing as witches. Many of the allegations resulted from accusations that members of the Demdike and Chattox families made against each other, perhaps because they were in competition, both trying to make a living from healing, begging and extortion. They are said to haunt the ruins of Malkin Tower on Pendle Hill which is where we will be carrying out our overnight vigils. The Pendle Witch story really is fascinating!

Clitheroe Castle

Built around 1186, the Grade I listed medieval Norman Clitheroe Castle sits above the River Ribble on a steep limestone rock. The castle was built by Robert De Lacy and his family and after the death of Henry De Lacy in 1311, the castle passed Earldom of Lancaster.

The Clitheroe Castle site then remained in private ownership until 1920, when it was sold to the people of Clitheroe to create a war memorial. Today the buildings on the site are the home of Clitheroe Castle Museum. The keep is the second smallest surviving stone built keep in England. 

The Dunkenhalgh Hotel

The Dunkenhalgh Hotel is a Grade II listed Tudor style country house, which was turned into a 4 Star Hotel and Spa in 1947. 

Originally built by Roger De Dunkenhalgh in 1285, the house has passed through many families in its time. In 1332, the estate fell into the hands of the Rishton family, who kept the estate in their family for more than 250 years. After changing hands from Roger De Dunkenhalgh to the Walmesley Family in 1571, it was then passed to Petres in 1712. 

The current 19th Century structure, as it stands today incorporates the oldest parts of the house and several family portraits are still hung in the Portrait Room to this day. There are a number of interesting historical features in the house, including an 18th Century staircase.

Your Event Includes


  • Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
  • Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
  • Workshop and separate vigils for returning guests.
  • Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
  • Includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation (Additional cost of single room supplement per night)

This is a weekend event which includes 2 nights, 4-star hotel accommodation, bed & breakfast and evening meal.

Once you have booked, please contact the office either via email at team@hauntedhappenings.co.uk or by phone on 0115 9720570 to let us know your room requirements, please select from; double, twin or single and whether you or anyone in your booking have any dietary requirements or allergies.

Please note: there is an additional room supplement of £40.00 per night for single room occupancy and this will be added to your booking once we know your requirements.

Please note: This event is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues, if you are concerned, please contact the office.

Address, Maps & Hotels


Address & Hotel Information

Dunkenhalgh Hotel Blackburn Road Clayton-Le-moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5JP

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Parking
  • Free Onsite Parking

Information


This is a weekend event which includes 2 nights, 4-star hotel accommodation, bed and breakfast and evening meal.

Once you have booked, please contact the office either via email at team@hauntedhappenings.co.uk or by phone on 0115 9720570 to let us know your room requirements, please select from; double, twin or single and whether you or anyone in your booking have any dietary requirements or allergies.

Please note, there is an additional room supplement of £40.00 per night for single room occupancy and this will be added to your booking once we know your requirements.

Please note: This event is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues, if you are concerned, please contact the office.


Accessibility
  • This location is not suitable for wheelchair users
  • This location is not suitable for people with mobility issues or walking difficulties

Important
  • All attendees must be 18 years or older
  • All attendees must bring a torch
  • Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night

Pendle Witch Weekend - Dates

Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 29th March 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 29th March 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 29th March 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 12th April 2024

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Friday 12th April 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 12th April 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 26th April 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 26th April 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 26th April 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 10th May 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 10th May 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 10th May 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 24th May 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 24th May 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 24th May 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 7th June 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 7th June 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 7th June 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 21st June 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 21st June 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 21st June 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 5th July 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 5th July 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 5th July 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 20th September 2024 £349.00 Per Person

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 20th September 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

Last Few Places Available

Pendle Witch Weekend

20 Sep

  • Friday 20th September 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
  • Last Few Places Available
  • £349.00 Per Person
Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 4th October 2024 £349.00 Per Person

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 4th October 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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Pendle Witch Weekend

4 Oct

  • Friday 4th October 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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  • £349.00 Per Person
Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 18th October 2024

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 18th October 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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  • Friday 18th October 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
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Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 8th November 2024 £349.00 Per Person

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 8th November 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

Last Few Places Available

Pendle Witch Weekend

8 Nov

  • Friday 8th November 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
  • Last Few Places Available
  • £349.00 Per Person
Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 22nd November 2024 £349.00 Per Person

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 22nd November 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

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Pendle Witch Weekend

22 Nov

  • Friday 22nd November 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
  • Selling Fast, Don't Miss Out
  • £349.00 Per Person
Pendle Witch Weekend, Accrington - Friday 6th December 2024 £349.00 Per Person

Pendle Witch Weekend

Friday 6th December 2024
Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday

Places Available

Pendle Witch Weekend

6 Dec

  • Friday 6th December 2024
  • Time: 8:00pm Friday - 10:30am Sunday
  • Places Available
  • £349.00 Per Person

Paying for your event

We are an online events company, so the simplest and quickest way to book is via our website.

Alternatively, if you would like to book over the phone then please call our Sales Team on 0115 9720570 and they will be happy to help.

Securing places by a deposit

Paying a deposit for your event will secure your places on your chosen event. Simply pay a small deposit* of £20.00 per person and pay the remainder in full 4 weeks before the event or by small instalments* via your online account if available. You can always pay for your event in full at the time of booking.

Types of payments accepted

We accept the following payment methods

  • Online - All Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Over the telephone

*Please note that full payment for your event will be due 4 weeks before the event. Minimal instalments of £30.00, payment must be made via your online account area.

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bank Holidays: Closed

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