things to do and see
There's lots to do and see in Burnley – no doubt you can think of more - let us know by emailing betterburnley@burnley.gov.uk
- See one of the many exhibitions held across the year at Mid Pennine Art Gallery
- Book tickets to see a show at Burnley Mechanics
- Have a day out at Towneley Hall and gardens
- Visit one of Burnley’s museums and find out about Burnley’s important role in the cotton industry
Blow off the cobwebs with a brisk walk and visit one of East Lancashires 21st Century landmarks, the Singing Ringing Tree taking in the stunning view of Burnley whilst you are there.www.panopticons.uk.net- Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Queen Street Mill - bringing history alive
- Watch one of Burnley Youth Theatre’s innovative and thought provoking performances
- Cheer on the Clarets at Turf Moor
- Pick up a bargain and ample traditional Lancashire produce in Burnley markets.
- Skate along to Interact Burnley’s skate park
- Shop till you drop in Burnley’s mill shops
- Get together in the summer and have fun at Burnley’s Community Festival at Queens Park on 20 August 2006
- Enjoy a pint of Moorhouse’s beer
Send a betterburnley post card to your friends- Take a look at volunteering for one of Burnley’s community groups
- Walk the Burnley Wayside Arts Trail
- Take time out in Burnley’s award winning parks
- How about visiting one of Burnley’s sports centres, St Peter’s, Spirit of Sport and Padiham
- Visit Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley’s National Trust property
- Walk along Burnley’s famous straight mile canal side
- Visit one of Burnley’s famous tourist attractions Rourke’s Forge
- Tempt your taste buds at Café Culture at the Chai Centre
- Follow the Towneley Sculpture Trail
- Take a trip from Burnley’s award winning bus station
- Lend your support to Burnley’s rugby team - tel: 01282 424337
- Pedal around the town’s cycle routes
- Have a vibrant night out in Burnley’s top clubs and bars
- Sample a Benedictine, Burnley’s favourite liqueur
- Become a betterburnley ambassador
- Visit Coal Clough Windfarm – Burnley’s dramatic skyline feature
- Listen to 2BR, Burnley’s local radio station
- Enjoy Burnley’s beautiful countryside by taking a walk in the South Pennines or the Lancashire Hill Country
- Take a guided tow path walk through the Weavers Triangle
- Send your favourite photograph of Burnley to the betterburnley campaign
Take a moment to enjoy one of Burnley’s public art exhibits, Liam Curtin’s Light Weave at St Peter’s Health and Leisure Centre- Horse ride, cycle, sail or orienteer at Clowbridge Reservoir or just have a picnic and enjoy the views
- Take the kids to HAPPA, Shaws Hey Farm, Briercliffe to feed, groom and walk their horses and you can even adopt one.
- See how real ale is produced at the Ministry of Ale, Burnley’s first brewpub
- Take a cruise along the canal at Barden Mill
- Visit Cliviger Gorge one of the most ancient highways in Europe and renown for its natural beauty
- Take the Town Trail around Padiham or take a stroll by the side of the River Calder
- Catch and over or two at Burnley Cricket Club - tel: 01282 422089
Celebrate spring by singing the blues at Burnley’s annual blues festival- Pick a sport, Burnley has it all – from martial arts to crown green bowling
- Pedal along the Mary Towneley loop – a long distance circular route which forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail
- See the latest blockbuster at Hollywood Park Cinema
- Tread the boards and join a theatre group or join a band
- All the fun of the fair – spend time at Burnley Wakes week funfair and the annual Pot Fair
There's a lot of links up there, please let us know if any of them are now out of date.
