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Village
Burnley
Lying approximately three miles east of the town centre, this historic village with its close association with the Thursby family, great benefactors of the Burnley area.
Shop/Shopping Centre
Pendle
Come to Pendle and visit their fantastic indoor and outdoor markets!
Market Town
Colne is an ancient market town steeped in history (parts of the parish church date back to the 11th century). Birthplace of Wallace Hartley (band master on the Titanic) and home of The Great British R&B Festival.
Cycle Route
Nelson
A 17 mile on-road cycle route through marvellous undulating countryside and picturesque villages, taking from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the pace you go and how long you stop along the route. Not suitable for beginners.
Picnic Site
Barley
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Walking Route
Burnley
A varied and overall pleasant journey through East Lancashire's heartland, immerse yourself in the history, heritage and wholly diverse wildlife on any one of the six routes that make up The Burnley Way.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Dating from 1912 Ightenhill Park is split in three bisected by Ightenhill Park Lane and Ighten Road. The park has recently updated tennis and ball courts and a bowling green that is well used by enthusiasts whenever the weather allows.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Burnley
Fine art gallery displaying some of the finest, most collectible artists & printmakers in the NorthWest. Also available is a large selection of frame moulding, hand made original ceramics, glassware, turned wooden pieces & signed Ltd edition prints.
Waymarked Trail
Burnley
Wayside Arts Trail has given a new look to the East Lancashire Regional Park, resulting in a new family walk from Towneley Park up to Crown Point.
Town
The town was originally two villages, Little Marsden and Great Marsden. However, the advent of the railways in the late 19th century resulted in the new town of Nelson being given its Town Charter by Queen Victoria.
Village
Burnley
The picturesque hamlet of Briercliffe is situated approximately 3 miles north of Burnley with views over Thursden Valley. This stone built community was once a centre for the cotton industry and contains many interesting and historic buildings dating
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Towneley Park is the largest and most popular park in Burnley. It has a long history as a private estate, with much of it's current landscape the result of work carried out in the late eighteenth century by Charles Towneley.
Canal / Waterway / Marina
Foulridge, Colne
Foulridge Canal cruises has been operating under the present ownership for 23 years on the tranquil countryside section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Foulridge Canal Wharf, 2 miles from the end of the M65 motorway in Colne.
Village
Wycoller is a picturesque hamlet famous for its the ruins of Wycoller Hall where Charlotte Brontë set part of Jane Eyre. Here you can walk over the historic "Clam Bridge" that dates back to the Iron Age.
Market Town
BURNLEY
Burnley is a large market town in the north-east of Lancashire. The town nestles in a natural three forked valley surrounded by pleasant countryside which evolves into wild moorland at higher altitudes.
Adventure Park / Playground
Simonstone, Burnley
Outdoor Elements is a team building and outdoor activity centre accessible to towns across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Catering for all groups including corporate, education, youth groups and private parties.
Museum
Colne
Colne Heritage Centre features items of historical interest associated with the ancient market town of Colne.
Sports Ground / Stadium
Burnley
One of the founding members of the football league, Burnley Football Club has a terrific atmosphere for all the family and offers pre-match tours and meals, which should be booked in advance.
Shop/Shopping Centre
Pendle
Inside you'll find fiendishly ghoulish delights to thrill and to chill you...beware; we're in the heart of Pendle Witch Country!
Church/Chapel
Burnley
Dating from 1122, this beautiful Parish Church is known for the sound of its bells, considered to be amongst the best in the country; it houses a small heritage centre which gives a fascinating insight into the history of Burnley.