Transformational

Follow in the footsteps of  royalty and visit the Weavers' Triangle to see how the regeneration of this Victorian townscape is bringing the area back to life. The old mills and foundries are being transformed and landscape work has created Sandygate Square on the banks of the Leeds and ...read more

Inspirational Horizons

Now that the sunshine is forcing it's way through the clouds the Singing Ringing Tree high on the moors overlooking Burnley is the perfect place to enjoy fresh air and amazing panoramic views across the South Pennine Moors. Bring a picnic, bring ...read more

On Yer Bike!

It's Olympic year and we  all hope that Great Britain's inspirational cycling team win even more medals then they did in Beijing four year ago. Since 2008 Burnley has taken to cycling in a big way with  greenways,  mountain bike trails and historic ...read more

Royal Visit

The town will be out in force to welcome the Queen to Burnley as part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour of Britain. Her Majesty together with the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles will be visiting the town on Wednesday 16th ...read more

Big Screen

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum is getting used to having top movie and TV stars walking around the weaving shed with Oscar winner 'The King's Speech' attracting Colin Firth and Helena Bonham-Carter to Burnley for filming. ...read more

Heritage Revealed

Do you know where you can find three very different objects that say so much about the history of the world? The answer is Towneley Hall. Call in to see the stunning medieval Whalley Abbey Vestments kept safe since the ...read more