Borough of Pendle

The Borough of Pendle (population 89,400) is located in north-west England, on the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is one of 12 district councils in the 'red rose county' and forms part of the Pennine Lancashire sub-region; home to the largest concentration of aerospace and advanced engineering businesses in the UK. A product of local government re-organisation in 1974, the borough takes its name from the imposing Pendle Hill (pictured above). Nelson (29,000) is the largest town and administrative centre. The nearby historic market town of Colne (16,000) and village of Barrowford (6,000) both offer a high quality shopping and leisure experience. To the north Barnoldswick (10,000) and Earby (3,000) are the largest settlements in rural West Craven, and prior to 1974 formed part of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. There's lots to enjoy in Pendle. Excellent road and rail connections bring visitors from the nearby cities of Manchester, Leeds and Preston all year round. They come to explore some of England's finest unspoilt countryside; take part in our award-winning walking and cycling festivals; visit the biggest Blues Festival in Britain; and shop at Boundary Mill, the largest designer outlet in the country. Discover more about Pendle at: www.visitpendle.com