visitburnley

The hamlet of Briercliffe is situated approximately three miles north of Burnley with picturesque views over the Thursden Valley and provides easy access to both the Burnley Way and the Brun Valley Greenway.

Member of the Lancashire Cricket League with a history of producing top class players who have gone on to play at county and country level.

Burnley Football Club is one of the founding members of the football league has won the FA cup, been champion of all four divisions and played in Europe.

Burnley Golf Club sits high on the moors with panoramic views over Burnley and the surrounding area. The course follows the undulations of the landscape and is among the top five courses in Pennine Lancashire.

This private members fitness centre has impressive leisure facilities including a gym, squash and tennis courts, aerobics studios and a 25 metre pool. The award-winning spa, equestrian centre and The Lounge cafe complete the facilities

Well over one million trees have now been planted to create the Forest of Burnley an ideal place for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and outfdoor enthusiasts to enjoy beautiful scenery and fresh air.

Beautiful Elizabethan village on the edge of Worsthorne Moor near Burnley. Perfect place for walking, riding, cycling and fishing.

A modern 24-lane bowling alley with the latest equipment. Organised bowling parties and themes nights. Young bowlers club with coaching from qualified instructors.

At 127-miles long the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is thought to be one of the finest canals in England. The Burnley section includes the Straight Mile, one of the seven wonders of the British Canal system.

Mid Pennine Arts is the key arts organisation in East Lancashire. Based in Burnley its aim is to bring art, people and places together.

Offshoots Permaculture Centre is a thriving one acre organic fruit and vegetable garden boasting five different forms of eco-friendly buildings that are renewably powered and used daily.

Outdoor Elements is a team building and outdoor activity centre set within a 7-acre woodland in Simonstone, Nr. Burnley and offers activities from bushcraft and archery to high rope activities and a 300-foot zip line. Perfect for birthday parties and team building events.

From Gawthorpe Hall on the banks of the River Calder to Memorial Park at the top of the town with its woodland and riverside walks, Padiham offers visitors plenty of surprises and is a great place to visit.

Located in Padiham town centre Padiham Leisure Centre has a swimming pool, fitness suite and health suite with sauna and steam room.

It’s lovely to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, whether you want to stretch your legs at lunch-time, take the children somewhere they can let off steam or simply walk the dog, Burnley’s parks and gardens are just the ticket.

Located high on the moors above Burnley, Rossendale Valley Sailing Club is a high wind venue perfect for windsurfing and dingy sailing. Membership is open to everyone with a genuine interest in the sport.

The Singing Ringing Tree is one of four panopticons across East Lancashire, located high on the South Pennine Moors overlooking Burnley this iconic artwork was designed by architects Tonkin Liu.

The rugged landscape of the South Pennine Moors is perfect for walkers cyclists and horse riders; is home to rare species of upland birds and provided inspiration for poets, writers and artists.

A top class leisure centre with swimming pools, fitness rooms, squash courts and health suite.

The Burnley Way is a 40-mile adventure over hills and moorland, by rivers and streams, past farms and reservoirs, it can be split into six sections and starts and end on a public transport route.

As part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail the Mary Towneley Loop has been specifically designed for horse riders and cyclists, but it is also a major new route for walkers.

Towneley Golf courses are made up of three municipal courses, an outstanding 18-hole course, a 9-hole par 3 and an 18 hole pitch and putt. Laid out on luxurious parkland, even the most discerning golfer will find it hard not to enjoy a round here.

Beautiful parkland with historic house, sculpture trail, golf courses, walking, cycling and riding trails, playing fields, cafe’s, garden centres and events arena.

An annual Arts and Crafts Fair, listed buildings and Arts and Crafts stained glass in the church.