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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
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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Business Directory
The Oaks Hotel
An exceptional choice for your wedding day, the hotel oozes charm and character which is perfectly illustrated through a breath taking hallway, sweeping staircases and stunning stained glass window.
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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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Business Directory
The Wayside Arts Trail
Wayside Arts Trail has given a new look to the East Lancashire Regional Park, resulting in a new family walk from Towneley Park up to Crown Point.
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Arts & Culture
The Picture House
Fine art gallery displaying some of the finest, most collectible artists & printmakers in the North West.
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Events
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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The Ground Floor - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 19th Sept 2026
You weren’t meant to just watch from the sidelines.You were meant to be in the room.Eight speakers. Two live entertainment acts. One afternoon that will stay with you.The Ground Floor is a live event built aroun...
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Events
Chris Stapleton UK - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 4th Sept 2026
Previously known as The Stapleton Sessions, CHRIS STAPLETON UK is Europe’s original and No.1 tribute to the Country music megastar. Led by the incredible Darren Hodson, whose powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence effortlessly recreate th...
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Events
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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Events
Burnley Municipal Choir Sings With Black Dyke Band - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 27th Sept 2026
Already a choir of more than 90 people, Burnley Municipal Choir perform a diverse, interesting and enjoyable repertoire with regular concerts held at various venues. Black Dyke is the most famous as well as the most recorded band in th...
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Events
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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Free | 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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