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Wallace Hartley monument in Colne. Bandmaster on the Titanic, he was only 33 when he died conducti

Colne Tourist Information Colne the Blues Festival & Wycoller Lancashire

Colne is the venue for the blues. Every August it hosts Britain's best rhythm and blues festival, attracting acts from all over the world. Book early for this, as it's getting busier and busier every year. All year round Colne has a reputation for great pubs, ale and live music, and the main Colne Municipal Hall attracts some pretty prestigious acts, including recently Peter Green.

Colne Blues Festival - 14 years and still moving forward

Every August Colne turns blue - in what has become a national and internationally reputable Rhythm and Blues Festival. There's so many great pub and music venues, all of which are packed with live performances. It's been running since 1990, and has built up a great fan base.

Check this year's site below to get a picture of the huge and diverse range of acts.

www.bluesfestival.co.uk

Colne Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne

Telephone: (01282) 661229 for more information about hiring Colne Municipal Hall

www.pendleleisuretrust.co.uk/whats_on/colne_muni_whats_on.asp

Wycoller Country Park

Wycoller Country Park, as noted by the Brontes in their books, is one of the most beautiful Country Parks in Lancashire. Located just north of Colne, and moving towards Haworth (link Haworth pages), the Bront? sisters referred to some of the nearby landmarks in books such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Wycoller has many footpaths leading to local beauty spots such as Bank House and Wycoller Beck. Disabled toilet facilities are on-site, and there's an information centre at the Aisled Barn, which was built in the 1630s.

Parking is made easy, with two car parks, one at Trawden Road and one at Haworth Road. To prevent traffic congestion in the village cars (unless driven by a registered disabled person) are not permitted beyond the car parks. Car parking at the car park is free.

Wycoller Hall, built at the end of the 16th century, is designated with the acclaimed tag of inspiring Charlotte Bront-'s 'Ferndean Manor' in her novel 'Jane Eyre' and it was apparently used to illustrate the 1898 edition. Charlotte Bronte also frequently visited Wycoller village when walking in the area. It got plundered and neglected a bit in the 19th century, so it's a bit of a husk now. But for Bronte fans it's a pilgrimage.

Pepper Hill Barn Study Centre, Wycoller. Tel: 01282 870253 Fax: 01282 870253

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