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Things to do in Burnley
You can step back into the past and find out about the time when Burnley was the biggest producer of cotton cloth in the world or you can walk in the steps of Charlotte Bronte when she visited the Shuttleworth family at Gawthorpe Hall. Cheer on the Clarets at Turf Moor or find out how some of the best ales in the country are brewed.
Mill shops, markets, and a vibrant town centre will satisfy the need for retail therapy, you can get some great bargains at Barden Mill or on Burnley Markets and in Padiham town centre a variety of independent shops line the main streets.
Burnley’s pub and club scene attracts trendy new drinkers, residents and workers to the town’s exciting nightclubs, pubs and bars. If you prefer to be entertained then Hollywood Park Apollo Cinema has the latest blockbuster movies or there are live performances at Burnley Mechanics from Jazz and Blues to some of the countries top comedians.
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Attractions
Historic houses and industrial heritage; an award-winning brewery; an equine sanctuary and a bowling alley; garden centres and galleries. You can chose from all these attractions and much more. -
Sports
A great choice of sports and activities for everyone from cheering on the Clarets at Turf Moor to more active pursuits such as cricket, golf, BMX bikes, skateboarding, tennis, bowling, swimming, sailing or windsurfing – you choose!
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Shopping
High street stores contrast with independent retailers and market traders to offer you a great days shopping in an attractive and vibrant town centre. While our mills shops have some of the best bargains around. -
Nightlife
You can dance the night away or enjoy a drink or two in any one of over 30 pubs and nightclubs at the heart of the town centre; enjoy a meal out, see the latest film or chill out to some cool blues.
Look further to find out more
- What is Charlotte Bronte’s connection with Burnley?
- Which beer should you drink at Halloween?
- Who was the first person to accurately measure rainfall?
- Who was instrumental in the trial of the Pendle Witches?
- How did Burnley become the biggest producer of cotton cloth in the World?
- Who’s the Clarets most famous fan?
The answers are there for you to find just delve a little further for more fascinating facts.
Attractions in Neighbouring areas
Sporting Heroes - England's young cricketing sensation James Anderson is a Burnley lad as is former World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson and Commonwealth Games gold medal winning gymnast Craig Heap.