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Burnley gets ready to race as town launches its new Soapbox Challenge
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20 July 2026
Burnley is preparing to race in spectacular style as organisers officially launch the Burnley Soapbox Challenge
Burnley
Nestled in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, Burnley offers a rich mix of heritage, culture and open countryside. Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum is a standout attraction, set within a historic parkland estate and home to fascinating collections, period rooms and beautiful gardens. Nearby, the Weavers’ Triangle brings the town’s industrial past to life, with canalside walks and heritage spaces that tell the story of Burnley’s textile history.
For those looking to head outdoors, Burnley is surrounded by impressive landscapes, with the Singing Ringing Tree offering panoramic views across the moors and Towneley Park providing plenty of space for walking, cycling and family days out. Independent cafés, local shops, growing programme of events and a destination spa add to the town’s appeal, making Burnley a great base for exploring this part of Lancashire.
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With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Burnley Businesses
Outdoors
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
This brand new luxury hotel set in 40 acres of private parkland in Burnley, Lancashire, within the Crow Wood resort. With spectacular views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside, a beautiful ornamental lake and fabulous gardens.
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The Woodland Spa
A peaceful oasis, set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside. Winner of the Best Spa in the North in the Good Spa Guide Awards.
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Groups | Family Friendly | Arts & Culture
Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum
Towneley Hall is a magnificent historic house, art gallery and museum, set in over 400 acres of historic parkland and small formal gardens with woodland walks, trails, and a large children's play area.
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Groups | History & Heritage
Gawthorpe Hall
An Elizabethan Gem in industrial Lancashire, period rooms, work by Charles Barry and Pugin, nationally important Rachel Kay - Shuttleworth textile collection, National Portrait Gallery paintings, connections to English Civil War.
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Bertram's Restaurant
Embracing their passion for exquisite freshly prepared food, beautifully presented and served in the most unique of surroundings.
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Burnley Events
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The Drifters - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 10th Oct 2026
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over to My Place', 'Under the Boardwalk', 'Kissin' In The Back Row' and more! The...
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Martin Rossiter - Gene, Britpop, and Me - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 27th Oct 2026
Britpop stars Gene enjoyed a triumphant return in autumn 2025 with their first shows in 20 years.A 5,000-capacity gig at London's Eventim Apollo sold out in less than an hour and buoyed by that and a string of other sold-out shows, fro...
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T'Pau - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 2nd Oct 2026
T'Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit Heart & Soul , reaching No. 4 in both the UK & US charts. This led to a meteoric rise in T'Pau's fortunes at home & in the USA, where the track stayed on the US Billboard Chart for six months.
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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 31st Jul 2026
Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show.
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An Evening With Steve Cradock: Travellers Tunes - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 4th Apr 2027
Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man whose signature riffs ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory wi...
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Step Into Christmas - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 20th Nov 2026
Get ready to STEP INTO CHRISTMAS once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back—bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickst...
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Cycling into History - The Padiham Loop
Distance7 mile
Learn all about Padiham's history on this interesting cycle route around the town
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