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What's on this weekend - 24th to 26th July
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22 July 2026
From live music to Alpaca walking, archaeology festivals to maize mazes, you can find it all in Lancashire this weekend!
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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Finsley Gate Wharf
Great food, live football and stunning waterfront views of the original wharves on the longest manmade waterway in Britain.
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Coal Clough Windfarm
Environmentally friendly windfarm overlooking the South Pennine Moors.
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New Waggoners
A restaurant and bar situated in the stunning Lancashire countryside on the A682 just south of Burnley.
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Fence Gate Lodge
Fence Gate Lodge combines a beautifully restored and extended grade 2 listed building, with modern design-led facilities.
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Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 4th Oct 2026
Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and...
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The World Famous Elvis Show - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 12th Sept 2026
Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor. With his 12 piece live band 'The Steels', and backing vocals by 'The Sweet Harmonies'. A magnificent 2 hour theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley c...
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The Bluetones - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 30th Apr 2027
A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones.The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘...
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Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It! - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 3rd Oct 2026
Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour.Famous for his unapologetic humour, qu...
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Kane Brown: Crowd Work King - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 25th Sept 2026
Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.Everything is made up on the...
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An Evening With Danny McNamara - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 2nd Apr 2027
Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace. Having sold more than two million albums to date, their debut album, The Good Will Out, was released in 1998 and became one of the fastest...
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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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