Currently closed for refurbishment. The visitor centre is located in the former Wharfmaster's House and Toll Office at Burnley Wharf and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It's displays tell about the area now known as the Weavers' Triangle and the canal, as well as how cotton is made. Period rooms, a Victorian parlour and a weaver's dwelling show a contrast of two lifestyles.
The Burnley Fair Room, with a working model fairground, illustrates the workers' holidays and there is also a recreated Victorian schoolroom.
A short walk along the towpath is Oak Mount Mill Engine House which is open for a number of occasions during the summer.
Free admission.
* Currently closed for refurbishment. Expected to reopen on 30 August. See website for updates.
Oak Mount Mill Engine House will be open on Monday 25 May, Sunday 30 August, Sunday 13 September and Sunday 20 September.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Situated near the town centre. Located on Manchester Road, approx 200 yards from the Town Hall.
Burnley Manchester Road railway station is only a short distance away.
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