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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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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Fence Gate Lodge combines a beautifully restored and extended grade 2 listed building, with modern design-led facilities.
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The Lawrence's restaurant space, The Courtyard, is open to hotel guests and non residents.
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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.
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The Best of Buble: Home for Christmas - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 22nd Dec 2026
The Best of Bublé returns for its 2026 UK tour, formerly known as Bublé by Candlelight, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band.Following huge audience demand, this reimagined show is presented as a full production theatre...
Read MoreHo Ho Hoedown - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 28th Nov 2026
A festive celebration full of fun and cheer!Live entertainment from the Rodeo Duo, learn some signature line dancing moves, take on the bucking broncho and soak up plenty of festive spirit.
Read MoreGhost House - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 24th Feb 2027
A brand-new haunting play, Ghost House follows three best friends who, after months of travelling the world, arrive at a remote island lodge for their very last stop. It should be a celebration. Instead, it becomes something far more sinister.
Read MoreLiverpool Legends - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 19th Jan 2027
Get ready for a night of laughs, banter, and legendary football stories as Liverpool icons John Barnes and Jan Mølby take the stage! From unforgettable goals and European nights to dressing-room gossip and cheeky rivalries, nothing is off-li...
Read MoreMcCartney: All the Best Beatles and Beyond - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 7th Oct 2026
In the world of music, few names carry the weight and brilliance of Paul McCartney. From his early days as a member of the iconic Beatles to his immensely successful solo career, McCartney has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of mill...
Read MoreThe Haunting of Widow's Leap Farm - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 26th Jul 2026
Something killed Leanne Tully. An ancient evil as old as the cliffs; it’s in the air, the sea, the soil. Leanne is back, and the Devil is loose in Paradise Heights. Paradise Heights is a seaside town where superstition clings like sal...
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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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