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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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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Ightenhill Park - 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.
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Holiday Inn Express Burnley
Holiday Inn Express Burnley is a modern hotel close to Burnley town centre and handily near Junction 10 on the M65 (quarter of a mile away) for easy connections to Manchester, Preston and Leeds.
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The Bay Horse Worsthorne
Guests are spoilt for choice with the freshly prepared contemporary pub food, using locally sourced ingredients and only the best produce the north west has to offer
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Wilfred's Restaurant & Bar
Wilfred's is a sophisticated restaurant, cocktail and wine bar with a buzzy, welcoming atmosphere. Tasteful is the word which best sums it up.
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Higher Trapp Country House Hotel
Situated on the enchanting Pendle hillside in over four acres of magnificent terraced gardens, the Higher Trapp Country House Hotel offers a relaxing and tranquil place to stay during your short break in the Ribble Valley.
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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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Blessed Trinity Rc College Presents: Annie - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 8th Jul 2026
Blessed Trinity RC College are back with another hit musical at Burnley Mechanics.Following on from successful performances of Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar, High School Musical and Grease they bring Annie.
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Curtain Up for a Cause - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 1st Nov 2026
One Unforgettable Show. One Incredible Cause.Following the incredible success of last year’s event, CUFAC is back! This charitable concert, created by and starring local talent, promises to be a spectacular afternoon of show tunes, com...
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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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Tom Meighan – The Original Voice of Kasabian - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 12th May 2027
The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road. With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number one albums, Meighan is a generational frontman headlining festivals, stor...
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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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