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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Fitzy's Bar & Restaurant at The Higher Trapp Hotel
Soak up the sublime ambience of Fitzy's Bar, renowned locally for its excellent views across the Lancashire countryside and delicious home cooked food.
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Towneley Sculpture Trail
On a stroll through Thanet Lee Woods you will encounter the ever changing sculpture trail, carved from fallen and damaged trees, discover birds, mammals and even a crocodile emerging from its watery home.
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The Lounge
The Lounge at Crow Wood is stylish yet comfortable and one of the best restaurants in Burnley.
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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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Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street Mill is Grade 1 listed and the last surviving 19th Century steam powered weaving mill in the world.
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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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