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 Mechanics is a multi-purpose theatre offering the regions best blues, jazz, theatre and comedy.

The youth theatre has a fine reputation for creating dynamic, inspiring and original works in-line with their mission to creatively inspire young people to take their next steps in the arts.

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

Rescue centre for neglected and distressed horses, ponies and donkeys who are nursed back to health and fitness, includes visitor centre, tea rooms and walks around the area.

A state of the art cinema offering the latest blockbuster movies in comfort and style. Plenty of parking and a restaurant on-site.

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.

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.

Join us onboard the Pendle Explorer for a boat trip from Reedley Marina into Burnley and Pendle on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Pendle Hill dominates the landscape around Burnley, surrounded by pretty villages and beautiful countryside it is most famous for the Pendle Witches.

Join the weavers, tacklers and winders at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, the last steam powered weaving mill in the World, and find out what like was like during the reign of King Cotton.

A 102 berth marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with views towards Pendle Hill. Boat Trips take place during the summer on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

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.

One of the best preserved Victorian industrial townscapes in Britain. A visitor centre at Burnley Wharf tells the story of canal, cotton and the Weavers’ Triangle.

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.

One of the finest historic houses in Lancashire, Towneley Hall has beautifully detailed period rooms and fascinating collections of art, sculpture, ceramics and curios. Costumed re-enactors tell the story of the Towneley’s and guide you around this family home from the attic to the Priest’s Hole. Events and exhibitions take place all year round and the hall is not only a stunning wedding venue but also an inspiring place for business meetings and conferences.

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.