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What's on this weekend 25th – 27th September
Posted on:
24 September 2026
From Preston Pride and the banging 80s weekender to the launch of one of Lancashire's scariest Halloween attractions, there is something for everyone!
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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Halloween Half-Term Fun at HAPPA: Pony Experiences, Family Events and a Dog Show
Posted on: 18 September 2026
Families and animal lovers are invited to enjoy a packed programme of Halloween-themed activities at HAPPA’s Shores Hey Farm in Burnley this October half-term
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
Burnley Businesses
Business Directory
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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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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Free things to do
Scott Park - Burnley
Scott Park has a beautiful Victorian bandstand, woodland walks bowling greens and an excellent play area for children including a giant draughts board.
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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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Outdoors
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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Thompson Park
Opened in July 1930, Thompson Park is a delight. For the horticulturalist its award-winning Italian garden, rose garden, Forest of Burnley arboretum trees and community orchard offer a real treat.
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Nashville Live - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 28th Apr 2027
Europe’s number one multi-award-winning show Nashville Live, this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country!The upcoming tour will showcase highly-acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cas...
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Events
Pinked Floyd - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 17th Oct 2026
Pinked Floyd return to Burnley Mechanics - one of our favourite venues - with a spectacular evening packed with cherished favourites from the timeless albums Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell, Wish You Were Here (50th anniversary)...
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Arts & Culture
Diane's Deli - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 11th Mar 2027
Today’s special…revenge.Sean Ginty is a café owner in Paradise Heights. A quiet and unassuming man who wears a watch that stopped over twenty-five years ago. He’s a father figure to his two staff; Jake, a literature student, and Gabr...
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The Bubble Spectacular - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 31st Mar 2027
The Bubble Spectacular – Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles! Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show!Expect to be amazed as the ultimate maste...
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From Gold to Rio - The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 6th Mar 2027
The newest and most exciting show to hit theatre land in many years. Celebrating the music of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran, From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era which ruled the charts for over a decade...
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Bone Machine - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 7th Mar 2027
BONE MACHINE are a band of internationally renowned touring and recording musicians that perform a rebrand, melancholic, and punk jazz set of Tom Wait songs. The band comprises Jack Healy on vocals and social strategy, Conor Brady on guitars and s...
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Free things to do | Outdoors | History & Heritage
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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