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What's on this weekend 11th - 13th September
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10 September 2026
This weekend will be another busy one across Lancashire with plenty of great events filled with fun for you to enjoy.
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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Be Inspired
Relax, unwind, destress, spend quality time with your friends or family. Whatever you are looking for in a spa, you will find the ideal escape in Lancashire.
From live music to Alpaca walking, archaeology festivals to maize mazes, you can find it all in Lancashire this weekend!
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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Arts & Culture
Conference and Events at Burnley Football Club
The iconic home of Burnley Football Club, Turf Moor.
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Business Directory
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
The Mechanics Theatre is a vibrant and multi-faceted venue in the heart of Burnley town centre; by day it is a thriving bistro serving home cooked food, uniquely presented with excellent service and by night it is one of Burnley's best evenings out.
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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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The Lounge
The Lounge at Crow Wood is stylish yet comfortable and one of the best restaurants in Burnley.
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Arts & Culture
Brendan Cole and James Jordan - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 10th Jun 2027
Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty. Brendan was the first Strictly Champion, winning the debut series in 2004, while James secured a second and third place finish, ma...
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Events
Supreme Queen - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 18th Sept 2026
Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, supreme queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the halcyon days of one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands.Since their formation...
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Events
Kane Brown: Crowd Work King - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 25th Sept 2026
Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.Everything is made up on the...
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Arts & Culture
An Evening With Danny McNamara - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 2nd Apr 2027
Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace. Having sold more than two million albums to date, their debut album, The Good Will Out, was released in 1998 and became one of the fastest...
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Arts & Culture
Simon Fowler - The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook and Beyond - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 8th Apr 2027
He's the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle, The Day We Caught The Train, Moseley Shoals and many, many more. Lining up alongside O...
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Arts & Culture
The Snow Queen - Burnley Mechanics
Date: 24th Oct 2026
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale ballet, The Snow Queen.This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen...
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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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