Discover Burnley
Visitor Guide
We want to help you explore this award-winning Pennine Lancashire town and enjoy the places and events on offer. Places we love that we want to share.
Welcome to the Visitor and Student Guide to Burnley The following pages bring you just a selection of great local places we’d recommend as a starter, but there’s much more for you to explore.
We want to help you explore this award-winning Pennine Lancashire town and enjoy the places and events on offer. We have two online platforms, one for students and young people, and a more general guide to living and working in Burnley.
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If you are visiting or studying here in Burnley, we want you to experience the character and warmth of the town – recently named the friendliest town in England. Burnley lies within easy reach of the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Preston, some of the top cities in the North West. The town is also within an hour’s drive of several areas of outstanding natural beauty including the Forest of Bowland, the Lake District, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales.
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PLACES TO EAT
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Here are some of our favourite places for eating out - a great selection of places offering great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Most are in and around the town centre within easy walk of the UCLan campus at Victoria Mill and Princess Way.
Astoria
The latest addition to Burnley Town Centre, this Spanish and Italian tapas is sure to bring you an authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Feast on tasty, petite dishes between you and your friends; the three-storey interior leaves plenty of room for big groups.
astoriaburnley.co.uk
@AstoriaBurnleyy
@astoriaburnley
13 St James’s Row, BB11 1DR
Carnivoro
A must go for any meat lover! Carnivoro is the rodizio bar and grill with over 15 different varieties of meat for your consumption. A rodizio restaurant is
Banny’s
Banny’s fish and chip shop is hard to miss! With a modern day twist on the traditional classic, this drive through diner offers a mouth-watering menu. If you’re after something different, try items such as the Piri Piri Haddock or the Flippin’ Hot Burger, and it’s literally a stones throw from the Victoria Mill Campus.
http://www.bannys.co.uk/
@BannysFishChips
@Bannys.uk
Trafalgar St, BB11 1TQ
an all-you-can-eat dining experience originating from Brazil. Start with the salad bar, followed by an unlimited amount of locally-sources meats which are served direct to your table. They do have some great veggy options too.
www.carnivoro.co.uk/
@CarnivoroRodizio
@carnivoro_rodizio
The Palazzo
If you’re after authentic Italian pizza in a grand, stunning setting, The Palazzo is for you. This 19th century building would feel right at home at the heart of Rome or Milan. The same can be said for the restaurant’s irresistible Italian dishes. They also do some pretty good cocktails!
www.thepalazzo.co.uk/
@ThePalazzoBurnley
@thepalazzoburnley
10 Grimshaw St, BB11 2AS
27 Hargreaves St, BB11 1AY
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Continentals
This tasty deli has friendly staff and a great range of fresh-tasting food. Popular dishes include the boneless barbecued mix but there’s also a great selection of vegetarian options. With all food made from fresh, this eatery is an absolute essential for quality foodlovers who appreciate good value.
As well as a daily Mediterranean inspired tapas menu, Ballaro offers a range of incredibly juicy and succulent steaks. This delicious selection is topped off by their irresistible oven-baked pizza. There’s also a great beer garden where you can often find live music.
ballarorestaurant.co.uk/
@BallaroBurnley
@ballaroburnley 1 Barracks Rd, BB11 4SB
ContinentalsBBQ continentalsbbq 46-48 Keirby Walk, BB11 2DE
Ballaro Restaurant
197 Bistro and Bar
Located at Towneley Golf Course, this bistro and bar is a true Burnley favourite. It’s family-owned and has recently moved from its older, smaller premises to make room for the huge demand this tasty eatery creates. @197Bistro Towneley Golf Club, Todmorden Rd, BB11 3ED
The Olive Pot
A hidden town centre gem right by the bus station. The Olive Pot offers Burnley’s very best in certified “Healthy Options”. If you like the sound of smashed avocado on toast topped with chilli flake-covered poached egg, this is the place for you. They also do some irresistible breakfasts.
@TheOlivePot
@ theolivepothealthyoptions 4 Boot Way, BB11 2EE
Aldo Due
This is where you can find delicious, authentic Italian food in a relaxed environment. Aldo Due is certainly worth the journey from the town centre as they boast award-winning pasta with a selection of vintage wines.
www.aldos-ristorante.co.uk/
@AldoDue 58A Bank Parade, BB11 1TS
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Nines
Venture out of town for irresistible, fresh pizza. Nines is a stylish bar and restaurant in the heart of Padiham. Try their one-of-a-kind oven-baked pizza in an environment you’ll want to come back to.
ninespizzaplace.co.uk/
@ninesbarandrestaurant 81 Burnley Rd, Padiham BB12 8BL
Bobbins
In the setting of a converted Burnley mill, this restaurant and café has a passion for homemade food. Their menu has a great variety, but many just go for the delicious coffee and cake. Either way, Bobbins will leave you wanting more as the friendly staff make you feel right at home. @ Www.bobbinatthemill.co.uk 2 Wiseman St, BB11 1RU
A three minute walk from the town centre can bring you to this wonderful family run bistro. Offering homemade, fresh food with plenty of vegetarian options, this bar and grill eatery really is a tasty treat.
shimlaspice.co.uk/
@TheLoomMakersBistro
Simply Classic Bistro
@shimlaburnley
@shimlaspice 45 Church St, BB11 2DW
Aroma
Aroma Restaurant combines modern and traditional Asian cuisine. Their delicious Indian-inspired food is created only by the freshest ingredients. The modern interior of this award-winning restaurant makes up for a perfect dining experience in the centre of Burnley.
aromaasianrestaurant.com/
@aromaasianrestaurantburnley 56 Church St, BB11 2DL
theloommakers.co.uk/ 49 Bank Parade, BB11 1UG
Shimla Spice is a successful Yorkshire chain which opened its’ Burnley branch in 2015. With award winning curries and award winning chefs, this Asian restaurant delivers the very best, authentic Kashmir flavours.
The Loom Makers Bistro
Shimla Spice
The Red Lantern
The Red Lantern is a traditional Chinese restaurant not far from Burnley’s Town Centre. Their Cantonese cuisine is professionally made and served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. www.theredlantern.net/ @theredlantern 9 Bank Parade, BB11 1UH
Burnley Mechanics is a fantastic theatre. It’s also a venue known for its delicious on-site bistro. Whether a lunch-time meal or pre theatre dining, Simply Classic Bistro and Bar combines unbeatable food with a smiley service.
simply-classic.com/
@SimplyClassicMechanics Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, BB11 1BH
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PLACES TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS
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COOL INDEPENDENTS CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS AND BARS Burnley has a great café/bar culture with several smaller artisan independents offering that little something extra – great places to catch up with friends. We have all the high street names including Weatherspoons and Costa, but it’s our trendy quirkier artisan coffee shops, bars and cafes that are transforming Burnley’s town centre, with experienced baristas catering for the coffee connoisseurs, as well as providing an organic and vegan offer.
Cafés Ellis’s
Ellis’s is well-known for its monumental, American-inspired burgers. A feast fuelled by a true passion for quality, this eatery offers hefty portions of unique, messy creations. Also try their “loaded” fries and refreshing milkshakes. ellissburnley.com @ellissburnley @ ellissburnley 18 Standish St, BB11 1AP
One Sixty
One Sixty is a cosy, independent vegan and vegetarian café. Owner, Jai Redman moved from Manchester to create this welcoming environment for the people of Burnley and beyond. Specialising in gooey, vegan chocolate cakes, this is a must try for lovers of quality vegan food. @onesixtycafe 160 St James’s St, BB11 1NR
Little Barista
Whatever the Little Barista team doesn’t know about coffee, isn’t worth knowing! The service goes above and beyond as these well-trained staff lift your mood from start to finish. On top of its unbeatable friendliness, customers can expect the very best organic coffee served with a tasty treat. @LittleBaristaBurnley @littlebarista_burnley 7 howe walk, BB11 1QB
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Choc Stop
For anything chocolate-covered, caramel-covered, icing-covered or berry-covered, Choc Stop has most definitely got you covered. This dessert’s café is the perfect place to unwind. Located next to Manchester Road Station, it boasts some mouth-watering treats such as Nutella® Waffles and a wide range of shakes to wash it all down. @chocstopburnley 14 Halstead St, BB11 4HU
Bellissimo
Multi-award winning Bellissimo is one of many delicious cafés in the town centre. Named the best Italian café in England, be assured that this family-run gem will not disappoint. Authentic, Italian cuisine made with passion, and served with a smile. @BellissimoItalianBurnley
Rhode Island Coffee
This North West chain provides organic coffee in a relaxed environment. It was awarded awarded Best Regional Chain in the UK and – over the years – has built up its fair share of loyal customers. rhodeislandcoffee.co.uk/ locations/burnley/ @rhodeislandcoffee
Quick Crêpes
In the heart of Burnley, this café can provide you with fresh tasting crêpes – and more! These delicious treats come savoury or sweet. If you don’t fancy either of these, Quick Crêpes offers a huge selection of food - from waffles, to toasties and salads.
62 St James’s St, BB11 1NH
quickcrepesburnley.co.uk
The Shift Café
@quickcrepesburnley
This truly unique café offers creatives a chance to express their talents. The Shift café has a range of drop-in classes and events all based around music and art. All events are completely free! Head over to their Facebook page or website to see what’s on next. theshiftcafe.com/ @TheShiftCafeBurnley Above The Swan, Across from Boots, 44 St James’s St, BB11 1NQ
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3 Parker Ln, BB11 2BY
@QuickCrepesBurnley 60 St. James Street, BB11 1NH
The Market Kitchen
This is Burnley Market’s very own food court. The quirky communal seating area was opened in late 2018 and is occupied day in, day out by customers of the tasty, independent food stalls surrounding it. If you’re after variety, this is the place for you. Thai food, curries, burgers, you name it! Burnley’s market hall offers a huge range of cultured cuisine. market-kitchen.co.uk/ @MarketKitchenBLY market_kitchen_bly Curzon St, BB11 1BB
Yankee Kitchen
Yankee Kitchen is an Americanstyled diner and takeaway on Manchester Road – right across from Wetherspoons. This diner offers all the American favourites: chicken wings, burgers, hot dogs and po’ boys. They also have a range of deli treats.
Serranos Deli Pizza
Sit in or takeaway at this delicious Padiham gem. Another oven-baked pizza producer, Serranos Deli Pizza serves up addictive Mediterranean food at an unbeatable price. serranosdelipadiham.co.uk @serranosdelipizzapadiham 46 Church St, Padiham, BB12 8JQ
Kelly’s Cafe and Bar
Great decor and a great friendly atmosphere, with a vast array of gins, spirits, plus draught and bottled beers. Why not try one of their world famous gin platters! kellyscafebar.co.uk Kellys Cafe and Bar Kellycafebar
14 St James’s Street, Burnley, BB11 1NG
yankeekitchen.co.uk/ @yankeekitchenuk 48 Manchester Road, BB11 1HJ
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Kyle Ellis, owner of Ellis’s Bar “I opened the american style diner in 2018, specialising in classic USA inspired food - it’s a must for burger lovers and a popular place with local students.”
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Independent Pubs & Bars
The Corkhouse Bar & Brasserie
The Bridge Bier Huis
A friendly, modern pub with a great atmosphere, serving up the widest range of beer for miles around. Up to six cask conditioned ales or ciders are available at any time including the excellent Hydes Original bitter. Food is served during the day and regular live entertainment ensures there is always something going on inside. The Bridge is a free house and has been recognised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for the quality of its cask conditioned ales. It regularly appears in the national Good Beer Guide. thebridgebierhuis.co.uk The Bridge Beer Huis 2 Bank Parade, Burnley, BB11 1 UH
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A speciality wine, cocktail and coffee house, the Corkhouse is located just a short walk from the Victoria Mill campus. Sit back in the delightful décor and explore the extensive wine list and the selection of craft beers and enjoy a delicious Italian inspired sharing platter. theburnleywineshop.wixsite.com/ thecorkhouse @burnleywineshop @burnleycorkhouse 1 Whittam St, Burnley BB11 1LN
The Empire Theatre Bar
Named after the old Victorian Empire Theatre, the bar is based in the foyer area of the original theatre. The bar has an attractive seating terrace at the rear which overlooks the river and serves an array of great drinks and snacks. @champagnebarburnley 118 St James’ Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 1NL
Illuminati
Illuminati has been a successful cocktail bar in Burnley for almost four years. Their customers love that Illuminati has the feel of a quirky and original city centre venue without having to travel the long distance. They’ve paid great attention to detail to the interior décor which has been inspired by industrial-style design with exposed brickwork, neon lights and copper and steel metalwork features. wearetheilluminati.co.uk @illuminatiburnley @illuminatiburnley 18 Hammerton Street, Burnley
Vintage Claret
A fab new bar celebrating all things BFC and claret. A truly retro inspired bar in a Peaky style. The bar has some quirky features including old BFC turnstiles and wall decor created from old Burnley Cricket Club seats. A great addition to Burnley’s leisure offer. Vintage Claret vintageclaret82 Yorkshire Street, Burnley
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SPORT & WELLBEING
Burnley has a great range of state-of-the-art award winning sporting facilities, sports clubs and more leisurely and fun activities to enjoy with friends, so there’s no excuse for not getting out there and getting active!
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Some famous sporting stars herald from the town including James Anderson OBE (known as Jimmy Anderson) English international cricketer who plays for the England cricket team; Sophie Hitchon, an Olympic British hammer thrower medal winner and the British recordholder with a throw of 74.54 metres; Craig Heap, Olympic Gymnastic Champion, and Rachel Brown, former England ladies captain. Burnley is also home to the famous Burnley Football Club, and two well known cricket clubs, Burnley Cricket Club and Lowerhouse Cricket Club.
Burnley Leisure *free membership for UCLanBurnley students*
Making sure your lifestyle contains enough exercise is an excellent way to ensure you stay in shape and are healthy. Everyone can enjoy sport and fitness without having to compete, and Burnley Leisure offers a wide range of activities that people of any fitness level take part in, with their St Peter’s Leisure Centre and Padiham Leisure Centre sites. »
Swimming pools
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Squash courts
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Gyms – with Synrgy 360x equipment
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Group exercise classes
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Sauna, steam and spa facilities
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Sports halls for hire for badminton, five-a-side football, rounders etc.
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Prairie Sports Village
The £2.5 million Prairie Sports Village is the perfect venue for golf enthusiasts looking for a day out, whether it be on the driving range, on the mini golf, or even just relaxing at the bistro and bar. The views from the village over to Pendle Hill are quite stunning too. »
Driving Range - The facility offers people access to an impressive 16-bay floodlit golf driving range with 8 Power Tees that make it ideal for learning or practicing
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Miniature Golf – a 9 hole mini golf course inspired by famous holes from around the world with twists and turns, slopes and bridges, the mini golf area will provide fun afternoon with friends
Get in2… activities organised by our Sport & Play Development Team
St Peter’s Leisure Centre, Church Street, Burnley BB11 2DL Padiham Leisure Centre, Park Road, Padiham BB12 8ED www.burnleyleisure.co.uk
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Windsurfing & Sailing
RVSC Sailing Club - Rossendale Valley Sailing club is situated high up on the moors between Burnley and Rossendale offering excellent sailing and windsurfing. With an open aspect to the surrounding moors, and at nearly 1000ft elevation, the reservoir is open 12 months of the year, offers excellent wind conditions and there is often someone on the water having a great time no matter what their skill level. Clowbridge Reservoir at 68 acres provides some of the best wind in Lancashire for boating and water based leisure activities. As an RYA certified training centre, RVSC offers RYA certified courses in sailing, windsurfing and powerboat. Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Clowbridge Reservoir. Clowbridge, Burnley, BB11 5PF 01282 421674 www.rvsc.co.uk
Golf
You can play 9 or 18 holes. Pay and play all year round at Towneley Golf Club. www.towneleygolfclub.co.uk
Football
Watch the beautiful game at Burnley FC Turf Moor, a club with a rich history for a famous old club. Proud founder members of the Football League, Burnley Football Club began life as a rugby club. Now a premier league team with a 22,500 seater stadium, promoting Burnley across the globe. www.burnleyfootballclub.com
Walking
Burnley is 80% rural, surrounded by stunning countryside and a network of walks. You can be in the countryside in a couple of minutes from the town centre. There are miles of walking paths to explore. www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/ walks/burnley-walks-1-5837259
Cycling/MTB
The South Pennine hills above Burnley offer stupendous mountain biking trails. The Mary Towneley Loop of the Pennine Bridleway, a mountain biker’s favourite, crosses the area. The moors above Worsthorne, around Hurstwood and Widdop Reservoirs are a local favourite. www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/cyclinglancashire/mountain-biking Look on ibikeride.com for further trail suggestions.
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Running
Burnley parkrun is a weekly free 5km timed run, every Saturday morning at 9.00 am in Towneley Park. It’s free to join but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time. Everyone runs for their own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! Every week they grab a post parkrun coffee at the Stables Café, near the finish line. www.parkrun.org.uk/burnley/
Archery
The Phoenix Archery centre in Burnley has one of the largest indoor archery ranges in the UK. They offer friendly, personalised archery lessons, either in small groups or coaching for individuals. You know you’ll be in good hands as the centre is owned and run by an award winning archery champion, having won the English, Welsh & Scottish archery championships. www.phoenix-archery.co.uk Phoenix Archery, Unit 20 Habergham Mill, Coal Clough Lane,Burnley,BB11 5BS Tel: 01282 425967
Climbing Wall
Enter a whole world of adventure via the big, bold 18-line climbing section at the Leisure Box! It’s the biggest clip ‘n climb structure in East Lancashire! Test your limits in the spectacular 18-line climbing area, reaching heights of 28 ft, the walls are themed as sky scrapers, icy mountain ridges, including our Leap of Faith and vertical drop slide! Adult Climb Class Wednesday 7.30 pm to 9 pm
Footgolf
Combine two of the world’s most popular sports – and you get Footgolf! Footgolf is played on a golf course using a size 5 football. The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible. Footgolf is a very ‘addictive’ sport – it combines the best of football and golf, two of the most popular sports in the world. The beauty of the game lies in your being able to strategically combine power and precision every time you play footgolf. And, of course, it is open to everyone. You can play footgolf in Burnley at Towneley Hall and the Prairie Sports Village. Call 01282 438473 to book your footgolf game. www.burnleyleisure.co.uk
Tennis
Many of Burnley’s parks have free tennis courts, just bring your own racket and ball. If you’d like to have lessons then the Burnley Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly local tennis club welcoming new players of any level. They have 6 all-weather courts, 3 of which have floodlights. 30 Lower Ridge Cl, Burnley BB10 4BW e. info@burnleytennisclub.co.uk www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/burnleytennisclub
Kayaking, Rowing Boats, Canoeing Situated at the boating lake in beautiful Thompson Park
111 Ormerod Rd, Burnley BB11 3QW www.burnleyleisure.co.uk/centres/ boathouse-thompson-park
Tel. 01282 222380 Leisure Box, Northlight, Glen Way, Brierfield, BB9 5NH www.theleisurebox.org/climbing
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Ten Pin Bowling
Classic tenpin bowling is an all-weather, all age family activity that is simple to play and fun to master, with the fully automatic scoring systems on each lane. MFA Bowl, Finsley Gate, Burnley BB11 2HE www.mfabowl.com/burnley
Escape Room - Caged – Can you Break Out?
If you enjoy a challenge and solving puzzles then the Escape Room is for you? Looking for a challenging yet fun activity to unwind with your mates? Take things up a notch by experiencing Caged! You need 2 – 4 players and can choose from various rooms. Caged is an interactive and intuitive real-life escape game. Locked in a room with a group of 2 to 4 people, participants have 60 minutes to solve challenging puzzles to escape the room. Explore the jungle in “Lost”, find your way out of an institution in “The Asylum”, or free the spirit of Anna in “The Presence”. Cow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Call 07969 595310 Facebook: Caged at Sanctuary
Paintballing
Go Bedlam Paintballing Burnley is a pay as you go package to play paintball in Burnley. The package includes entrance fees, game fees, paintball insurance, paintball marker gun, paintball hopper and propellant for the whole day. Bedlam Paintball is the UK’s foremost paintball company, Bedlam Paintball is renowned for its realistic, purpose-built paintballing Game Zones and imaginative game scenarios that transport you into another world – a film-like paintballing scenario in which you are both director and star. www.bedlampaintball.co.uk/paintball-burnley FREEPHONE 08004102020
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Woodland Spa at Crow Wood
Burnley is home to the global award winning Woodland Spa. The Woodland Spa at Crow Wood winners of several global luxury spa awards, is set in 100 acres of magnificent countryside, set agains the famous backdrop of Pendle Hill. The Woodland Spa is the perfect sanctuary to indulge yourself in a spa day. www.thewoodlandspa.com Crow Wood Leisure, Royle Lane, Burnley BB12 0RT Instagram: thewoodlandspa
YourYoga Hot Yoga Studio More and more people are turning to yoga to relieve the stresses and strains of life. Burnley’s first purpose built hot yoga studio offers over 20 classes per week for all ability levels.
Fitness experience, Unit 6, Empire Business Park, Liverpool Road, Burnley, BB12 6 LT www.fitness-experience.co.uk/yoga-pilates Facebook: Your Yoga Experience at FX Instagram: youryogaexperience
NIGHTS OUT/ LIVE MUSIC
Late night Burnley town centre venues include MACs, Proj3kt, Illuminati and Mode, with regular big name DJs and performers. Burnley also has some fab music venues where you can see all genres of singers, bands and musicians, including Remedy Gin Bar, Sanctuary Rock Bar, Home, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, and Mr Greens Northern Soul & Motown lounge amongst others. Plus free jam sessions, workshops and open mic nights at The Shift Café, situated above the Swan Inn. 23
Illuminati (Cocktail Bar)
Inspired by interior industrial-style design with exposed brickwork, neon lights and copper and steel metalwork features. The unique interior design is a treat to the eye and they make some great cocktails. illuminatiburnley, Illuminati Burnley
18 Hammerton Street, Burnley BB11 1NA
Sanctuary Burnley
Sanctuary Rock Bar has been THE alternative venue in Burnley for over a decade, providing a pub, club and live venue to the alt. community. Sanctuary comprises of three floors playing the best rock, metal, reggae, ska, alternative, electro, indie, punk, theme tunes and party anthems, with spaces for partying hard, pub chats and chilling out. They host some of the best original bands around, along with local, tribute, cover and internationally renowned bands every weekend, in addition to regular Clubnights and quiz nights. sanctuaryburnley Sanctuary Burnley Cow Lane, BB11 1NN Burnley
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Remedy Gin Bar
A small trendy bar offering selections of cocktails and drinks with one of the best atmospheres in town. Remedy Gin Bar Burnley remedyginbar 2 Ormerod Street, Burnley, BB11 1EP
Mode Nightclub Burnley
Popular town centre nightclub. modeburnley Mode Nightclub Burnley
77 Hammerton St, Burnley BB11 1LQ
The Shift Café
A busy creative café, the Shift Café in the town centre offers a wide range of groups, events, help and support to people being a social hub focused on health, music and creativity. theshiftcafe.com @theshiftcafeburnley The Shift Music, 1 Manchester Road, Burnley, England, BB11 1HQ
Mr Greens Soul & Motown Lounge
Contemporary bar and lounge. Open mic nights every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm. Outdoor heated terrace. Live soul and Motown acts every month. @MrGreensBurnley Bull St, Burnley BB11 1DW
Macs Burnley
Nightclub.
@macsbarburnleynew 10 - 14 Hammerton St, Burnley BB11 1NA
Proj3kt Burnley
Urban music scene.
@proj3ktBurnley 13-19 Hammerton St, Burnley BB11 1NU
Smackwater Jacks
Popular music bar set over three floors. One of Burnley’s most popular music venues. @ilovesmacks 4 Ormerod Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 1EP
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PLACES TO SHOP & WANDER 26
Interesting streets, quirky shops and cool independents… Venture just beyond the main Charter Walk shopping centre and you’ll find a treasure trove of boutique and cool independents, such Joules Designs, Transform Crafts, and one of the oldest herbalists in the UK, offering alternative medicines and treatments (like something out of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley – well worth a browse). You’ll find an independent bike shop just around the corner from the Victoria Mill Campus – On Yer Bike – with a fantastic range of road, mountain and e-bikes, and a great selection of cycle clothing and accessories.
Transform Crafts
Offering wonderful handcrafted arts and crafts for sale. In addition, their shop provides an opportunity to join in on their range of craft courses and classes. transformcrafts.com/ transform.crafts.1/ 6 Hargreaves Street, Burnley BB11 1EA
Joules Designs
Handmade jewellery Unique crafted gifts
joulesdesigns.co.uk/ joulesdesigns 6 Standish Street, Burnley, BB11 1AP
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On Yer Bike
Bike fitting, delivery and returns, Bike 2 Work Scheme, bike maintenance tips, trail tips and weekly ride outs. onyerbike.com Queen Street, Queens Lancashire Way,Burnley,BB11 1AT
Barlow’s Herbalists
Established in 1882, Barlow’s Herbalists is one of the most authoritative dispensers of herbal remedies in the UK. barlows-herbalists.co.uk
27 Standish St, Burnley BB11 1AP
Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre meditationinburnley.org
A peaceful, inspiring place, where people from all walks of life can learn to meditate. Burnside Mill, Parker St, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 1AR
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You’ll find all the high street names in Burnley Town Centre such as Primark, M&S, Next, JD Sports, Accessorize, Pandora and River Island, but stroll a little further into the fringe streets of Standish Street, Keirby Walk and Lower St James Street and you’ll find cool independents packed full of unique clothing, gifts, art and antiques.
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ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE With the theatre, cinema, museums, and craft classes on your doorstep, you can immerse yourself in Burnley’s thriving arts, crafts and culture scene.
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Reel Cinema
The Reel Cinema Burnley, formerly known as the Apollo Cinema, is situated near the town centre, within easy access of the train station. The modern cinema has nine screens showing all the latest films, all equipped with Digital sound and projection systems. reelcinemas.co.uk
Mechanics Theatre
Live Entertainment on your doorstep. This magnificent grade two listed Theatre was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1986 to present the very best in live theatre and entertainment, special events and activities. Since that time the Mechanics have hosted some of the world’s finest talent from all realms of the performing arts including: Sir Ian McKellen, Paul Merton, Martin Kemp, The Osmonds, Patty Smith, Marillion, Buddy Guy, G4, stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Dan Snow, Steve Davis, Jim Davidson, Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Alan Carr, Lee Nelson, Hull Truck Theatre, fabulous family shows, beautiful ballets and many more. burnleymechanics.co.uk
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Gawthorpe Hall & Textile Collection
An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire - Affectionately referred to as the ‘Downton of the North’, Gawthorpe Hall was redesigned in the 1850s by Sir Charles Barry, designer of the Houses of Parliament and the ‘real’ Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle. The modest Hall houses the North West’s largest collection of portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery as well as The Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, a wonderful collection of intricate lace, embroidery and needlework amassed by Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth.
Towneley Art Gallery & Museum
Towneley Hall is set in 445 acres of beautiful parkland, providing all the ingredients for a fun, educational and adventurous day out. The historic house has a museum that houses a variety of displays, encompassing natural history, Egyptology, local history, textiles, decorative art and regional furniture, together with an art gallery. Inside the house itself, you could lose yourself for hours exploring the period rooms, art gallery and learning more about Burnley’s history. The art gallery includes a large collection of paintings, focusing on romantic Victorian and pre-Raphaelite art, with some earlier paintings as well. Of note are the gallery’s Waterhouse paintings, including the original Destiny, works by Poynter and Zoffany, and the ovine-themed paintings of Joseph Farquharson, also know as ‘Frozen Mutton Farquharson’. towneley.org.uk Towneley Hall Museum, Towneley Park, Burnley BB11 3RQ
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Gawthorpe Hall is the final stop on ‘The Brontë Way’, a long distance route with strong associations with the writings of Charlotte Brontë and the family. nationaltrust.org.uk/ gawthorpe-hall Burnley Road Padiham, Burnley BB12 8UA
Glass Monkey Studio
Experience the magic of creating stunning fused glass creations in this well-equipped decorative glass studio, literally yards from the UCLan Victoria Mill Campus. They run workshops for all levels, taking you through every step to ensure you create something to be proud of whilst having an enjoyable time. glassmonkeystudio.co.uk Unit 1 Oakmount Mill, Wiseman Street,Burnley,Lancashire,BB11 1RU
Burnley Orchestra
Looking for an orchestra to join?
Transform Crafts
Transform Crafts is a Community Interest Company based in Burnley. Their shop and building have been designed to be the Creative Community Hub for the area, selling local crafted items. Teaching crafts has always been at the heart of their project and in their 1st floor they deliver a range of craft and art classes. Beginners and veteran crafter’s alike are all welcome to join in any of their creative offers. Their course list includes silk painting, mixed media, art/junk journaling, macrame (knotting) and more. transformcrafts.com 6 Hargreaves Street, Burnley, UK. BB11 1EA
Are you moving to the area, or a lapsed musician that would like to restart an enjoyable pastime? Whatever the reason or instrument be it wind, string or brass, the Burnley Orchestra would like to hear from you. All instruments are welcome but would especially like to hear from Bassoon & Trombone players. They don’t hold auditions! Their policy is: provided they have seats available for your instrument you can join the orchestra at rehearsals so you can meet them and they can meet you. If you are interested e-mail Lee Stott at: burnleyorchestra@hotmail.com burnleyorchestra.org.uk
Changing Exhibitions Gallery – Mechanics Theatre
The Changing Exhibition Gallery hosts regular artwork exhibitions showing the work of local, regional and national artists. For details on the latest exhibitions visit burnleymechanics.co.uk/ home/changing-exhibitions Manchester Rd, Burnley BB11 1BH
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PLACES TO LEARN ABOUT BURNLEY’S FASCINATING PAST
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Towneley Hall and the famous people who lived there What does a renowned scientist, the last man to be hanged, drawn and quartered in Britain, and an antiques collector have in common? They all lived at the historic Towneley Hall, home to the Towneley family for almost 500 years and the jewel in Burnley’s cultural crown. Visitors to the hall will uncover fascinating stories about Towneley family members and the history of the hall. Hear about science boffin Richard Towneley, who was a pioneer of meteorology and co-founded the Greenwich Observatory, and Charles Towneley, whose collection of artefacts led to a gallery at the British Museum named after him. The eeriest story of the Grade I listed building, set in the award-winning Towneley Park, is perhaps that of Francis Towneley. Executed for high treason for his role in the Jacobite rebellion in 1745, his head was placed on a pike at London’s Temple Bar before eventually being stolen and returned to Towneley Hall, where it was hidden behind a secret panel in the chapel for over 200 years. Guided tours runs throughout the year, to book a place on a tour contact Towneley Hall on 01282 477130 or email kdarwen@burnley.gov.uk. http://towneley.org.uk/ - Check website for opening times.
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Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street Mill is Grade 1 listed and the last surviving 19th century steam powered weaving mill in the world. Relive the days when cotton was king and watch our weaving technicians demonstrate how to turn cotton into cloth on our heritage looms and take the opportunity to see our magnificent steam engine ‘Peace’ and hear all about her history. Come along and join a guided tour and learn more about working life in a mill and experience the sights and sounds of this unique heritage venue. https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-andculture/museums/queen-street-mill-textilemuseum/ Check website for opening times.
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Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre – the history of the Canal and Cotton
The Weavers’ Traingle Visitor Centre is based at Burnley Wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, just a 5 minute walk along the canal from the UCLan Victoria Mill Campus. The Visitor Centre tells the story of the canal, cotton and the Weavers’ Triangle. Take a trip back in time and visit our Victorian schoolroom, Edwardian bathroom and weaver’s dwelling. You can find out how cotton was made and have a go at weaving. There’s plenty for children as well - with a children’s corner, trails and quizzes and a wonderful working model fairground based on the old Burnley Fair. Display rooms house changing exhibitions of artwork, crafts and local history. Light refreshments are available in our Victorian Parlour and you can also visit our new gift shop. weaverstriangle.co.uk - Check website for opening times.
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall is a stunning structure with a rich history. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Downton of the North’. Although not as grand, Gawthorpe was redesigned by Sir Charles Barry (who also redesigned Highclere Castle, the filming location for ITV’s Downton Abbey). Why not take a leisurely stroll around the formal gardens with views of the river, or perhaps a short ramble through the woodland to enjoy the wildlife. Gawthorpe Textile Collection - The Gawthorpe Textile Collection showcases the most extraordinary and intricate needlework, lace and costume amassed by Rachel Kay Shuttleworth as well as contemporary pieces from talented artists across the region. The team regularly host incredible events that support the collection. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gawthorpe-hall - Check website for opening times.
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THE OUTDOORS
Burnley has a great reputation for its stunning countryside and award-winning parks, gardens and green spaces. Did you know Burnley is 80% rural and has more parkland per head of population than anywhere else in the UK? You are never too far from green spaces, the stunning countryside surrounding the town, and some great country pubs servicing great homemade food. 38
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Walks that end near a cracking pub
After a ramble in the countryside there’s nothing better than ending up at a cracking country pub serving good pub grub and real ales. Here are a couple of good walks to revive your soul with a great pub on route!
Singing Ringing Tree Walk
A walk where you can set off from the Victoria Mill Campus, takes you up onto the moors to view this stunning panopticon Singing Ringing Tree (named one of the UK’s top landmarks) and the 360 degree vistas across Pennine Lancashire. Designed by Tonkin Liu, Burnley’s Panopticon, ‘Singing Ringing Tree’, is a unique musical sculpture which overlooks Burnley from its position high above the town on Crown Point. Constructed from pipes of galvanised steel stacked in layers, this Panopticon takes the form of a tree bending to the winds and harnesses the energy of those winds to produce a low, tuneful song. In June 2007, Singing Ringing Tree was named winner of a National Award for architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). ‘Singing Ringing Tree’ is close to the Dunnockshaw Millennium Wood, part of the Forest of Burnley reforestation 40
programme, and links to the Pennine Bridleway and local walking routes. Crown Point Rd, Burnley BB11 3QZ
The pub near the end As you walk through the door of The New Waggoners, you will be greeted with a warm welcome, a selection of real ales and wines, and a deliciously mouthwatering menu. The New Waggoners is a free house with a quality selection of cask ales to compliment a varied drinks selection. Their cosy bar area is the perfect place to relax in before and after your meal, especially on a cold day when they light their open fire!
Hurstwood village, reservoir and woodland Hurstwood is a delightful village of great charm, steeped in history and character. It contains a number of very old attractive buildings, including Hurstwood Hall built by Barnard Towneley in 1579, Spenser’s cottage, reputed to have been the home from 1576 – 1579 of Edmund Spenser the Elizabethan poet; and Tattersall’s Barn, possible the oldest building in the village. Hurstwood is excellent for outdoor enthusiasts with several walks leading from the village up to the reservoirs and across the moors. From here walks will take you up onto Worsthorne Moor – a great spot for bird watchers – and to the limestone hushings at Shedden Clough. The hushings were once an area where limestone was extracted in the 17th and 18th centuries by using water to wash the limstone from the rocks left by the ice age, today the lunar landscape that remains is a fascinating reminder of a largely forgotten industry.
If you prefer cycling then the new mountain bike route through the woodland at Hurstwood provides thrill seekers with a dedicated facility in an area where they were already improvising their own routes. Postcode BB10 3LG
The pub near the end Set in the rural village of Worsthorne the Crooked Billet is a Traditional Freehouse country pub serving the best cask ales. Winner of the Burnley Area ‘Pub of the Year’ Award from CAMRA for 2013.The Crooked Billet is a place to socialise and make new friends and welcomes walkers (& dogs) cyclists and everyone else just passing through. The pub is Cask Marque accredited and hosts various Camra social events.Customers travel from far and wide to sample the excellent range of real ales, especially from our local Worsthorne Brewery – they are also renowned for their delicious pie and peas.
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Pendle Hill
One of the most famous walks you can do in the area is Pendle Hill. Most famous for its links to the now notorious witch trials of 1612, Pendle Hill and its surrounding towns and villages are a truly bewitching area of Lancashire. Its summit is 557 metres (1,827 ft) above mean sea level, just 51 metres short of being a mountain but has a huge presence. History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle. Pendle Hill rises above this ancient hunting ground, once the home of wolves and wild boar and to this day dotted with
tiny hamlets and farms. It is still an untamed place, full of mystery and infamous as the home of the Pendle Witches who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612. The landscape, carved out by man and by nature, welcomes walkers and countryside enthusiasts. Long distance walks, such as the 43-mile Pendle Way and parts of the Bronte Way, combine history with stunning scenery, with plenty of country inns and farmhouses to provide most congenial rest and refreshment along the way.
The Pubs at the end A walk up Pendle can in end the lovely village of Barley which has two gre at country pubs service some tasty country fayre. Barley Mow, Barley Village, The Bullion, Burnley BB12 9JX Pendle Inn, Barley Lane, Barley, Burnley, Lancs, BB12 9JX 42
Cliviger Gorge & The Ram Inn
Cliviger Gorge is a steep-sided valley that follows the line of a geological fault and was shaped by glacial erosion during the last ice age – a stunning valley walk. Set off from the village of Cliviger on the outskirts of Burnley and finish with a drink and a nibble in the Ram Inn, a picture-postcard village pub with wooden floors, an eclectic mix of upholstery in diverse seating areas, candlelight and real fires tick all the right boxes if you’re looking to chill out in a glorious setting. .
The Pub at the end The Ram Inn, 399 Burnley Road, Cliviger Burnley, BB10 4SU
Canal Walk/Cycle to Reedley Marina and the Kingfisher Waterside Bistro
Head East along the canal - you can walk or cycle along the canal from Burnley Town Centre / or hop straight on the canal from Sandygate Square on the Victoria Mill campus. The walk to the marina is approximately 3.5 miles. Rest your legs before the return journey at The Kingfisher Waterside Bistro which sits on the canal on the outskirts of Burnley in the picturesque setting next to the stunning Reedley Mariner. Enjoy a casual drink overlooking the water, in the perfect place to watch the canal boats drift by against the picturesque backdrop of the famous Pendle Hill.
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EVENTS
Burnley has a great calendar of events throughout the year. Here’s a few of our popular annual events but keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates and exact dates.
May
Painting Padiham
see artists at work creating original feature before your eyes.
Festival in the Park Queens Park
June
Brass in the Park Towneley Park, Scott Park
Padiham on Parade
1940’s weekend packed full of nostalgia. Characters in military dress, a huge array of military vehicles, lots of event, live music and entertainment and fabulous military displays.
July
Classic Car Show Towneley Park
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Towneley 10K run
Bands in the Park Queens Park
Burnley Summer Garden Party
August Canal Festival
A celebration of Burnley’s inland waterway. Lots of colourful barges and live entertainment!
live entertainment, great food stalls, crafts stalls, Burnley Town Centre
September
Heritage Open Days
go behind the scenes in some of Burnley’s most famous heritage landmarks including : Towneley Hall, Gawthorpe Hall, Queen Street Mill, Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre, Burnley Town Hall.
SeptemberOctober
Burnley Literary Festival Burnley Literary Festival is 4 days of literary/storytelling themed sessions. It’s an occasion for all ages spread across multiple venues around Burnley. From books to broadcasts, comics to characters, movies to monologues, poetry to podcasts, storytelling to street theatre, and writers to workshop...
November Burnley Christmas Party
our Christmas Lights Switch on show - fun for all ages – Burnley Town Centre.
Burnley Light Night a stunning light parade through the town centre.
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PLACES ON OUR DOORSTEP
Burnley lies within easy reach of the buzzing cities of , Liverpool
Manchester
and Preston all with a fantastic
nightlife and culture scene.
The town is also within an hour’s drive of several areas of outstanding natural beauty including the
Forest of Bowland, the Lake District, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales.
When you’ve visited all the places Burnley has to offer - here are some other places you can visit within easy reach for a great night out and day trip. Burnley UCLan is within five minutes of the train station and the bus station with regular services to these destinations.
Chill Factore
One of the UK’s longest real snow slope/ Chill Factore, near the Trafford Centre, is packed with fun activities for all the family. From sledging and sliding, to group ski lessons and private tuition. Chill Factore is perfect for family days out, for team building, thrill seekers - and of course for individuals who want to learn a new skill, or brush up on an old one. There are lots of fun activities to choose from in the real-snow venue. www.chillfactore.com
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Blackpool - Vegas of the North - Nightlife and Pleasure Beach A visit to the world famous seaside resort of Blackpool is a must. Enjoy a fun day out at the UK's most ride intensive theme park. Home to the legendary Big One & Valhalla, and end the day in some of the famous seafront pubs and clubs. (Direct train from Manchester Road Rail Station Burnley to Blackpool – train station 5 minutes from Victoria Mill campus) www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com 525 Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EZ
Lake District
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Lancaster
Yorkshire Dales Harrogate
IRISH SEA
Pennine Lancashire Clitheroe
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Rawtenstall
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Blackpool Zoo
It’s like other zoos, only more fun! Blackpool Zoo is an award-winning family-friendly attraction with over 1500 rare and exotic animals including big cats and more... (Direct train from Manchester Road Rail Station Burnley to Blackpool – train station 5 minutes from Victoria Mill campus) www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Sea Life Centre, Manchester & Blackpool
Burnley is within easy reach of two Sea Life Centres, in Blackpool or Manchester, with over 1,000 creatures to see including sharks, giant turtles, seahorses, otters and rays. SEA LIFE Blackpool, Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA SEA LIFE Manchester, Barton Square, intu Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AS www.visitsealife.com
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SOME BURNLEY
FACTS... Burnley was named Friendliest Place in the UK by The Times
80% RURAL surrounded by stunning countryside
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POPULATION
87,057
WELL CONNECTED
excellent transport links to Manchester, Leeds, Preston, Liverpool. Under one hour to 3 international airports
SINGING RINGING TREE
Named one of the top UK landmarks - the three-metretall wind-powered steel sculpture is amongst the top landmarks that define Britain in the 21st century.
The Straight Mile - Leeds and Liverpool Canal One of the ‘Seven Wonders of the British Canal system.’ The Straight Mile is on the impressive embankment that carries the canal 60 feet above Burnley.
Home to
world class businesses
including VEKA, Safran, Boohoo, AMS Neve, Ian Mankin, British Velvets, Paradigm Precision, Pipeline Induction Heat
Named Top 16
UK
Tech Town Burnley is the world’s biggest consumer of Benedictine East Lancashire soldiers drank it in Normandy in First World War and liked it. Over 1,000 bottles a year are consumed and a ‘Bene Bomb’ to rival Jager Bombs must be tried.
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The venues and places included in this guide were chosen for being interesting and friendly. Nobody has paid to be in the guide and there are lots more great places, but we didn’t have space to include them all. To find out more about life in Burnley visit www.burnley.co.uk and www.burnley.social
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