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Burnley Artisan Market is back in town TODAY 🛍️ It’s the biggest Artisan Market line-up of the year so far so make sure ...
05/09/2026

Burnley Artisan Market is back in town TODAY 🛍️

It’s the biggest Artisan Market line-up of the year so far so make sure to head down to St James’s Street & Charter Walk and enjoy a brilliant mix of independent traders, makers and foodies.

Browse everything from artisan food and freshly baked treats to jewellery, gifts, crafts, home fragrance and more plus there’s FREE entertainment for all the family throughout the day including:

🎸 Live music from Jack Hamilton
💃 Live street dancers
🎨 Kids’ arts & crafts with Curious Fox Arts
✨ Face painting with Knights That Paint & Sparkle
🏖️ Sand art workshop

So grab a coffee, have a browse, enjoy some street food and spend your Saturday supporting brilliant independents in the heart of Burnley.

📍 St James’s Street & Charter Walk, Burnley
⏰ Today (Saturday 5 September) 10am - 4pm
🐾 Dog-friendly
🎟️ Free to attend

🎬 National Cinema Weekend is coming to Burnley! 🍿Fancy a trip to the big screen this weekend? Burnley has two brilliant ...
04/09/2026

🎬 National Cinema Weekend is coming to Burnley! 🍿

Fancy a trip to the big screen this weekend? Burnley has two brilliant cinema options to choose from.

🎞️ REEL Cinema Burnley at Pioneer Place is celebrating National Cinema Weekend with tickets for just £4 plus you’ll get a FREE REEL Deal Combo to enjoy on your next visit.

And there’s even more to look forward to at REEL - they’ll be showing a couple of the upcoming Avengers films in Infinity Vision offering a huge-screen experience you won’t find at another cinema for miles around! 🎥

🍿 Over on Manchester Road, Vault Cinemas offers something a little different with both public and private screenings, perfect whether you’re catching a film with friends or fancy the screen to yourselves.

🎓 Put your knowledge to the test in Burnley this Sunday! 🧠The summer holidays might be over but there’s still time for a...
03/09/2026

🎓 Put your knowledge to the test in Burnley this Sunday! 🧠

The summer holidays might be over but there’s still time for a little back-to-school fun at Burnley’s Icaro Lounge.

Their Back to School Quiz takes place on Sunday evening so round up your smartest mates, get a team together and see if you can be crowned top of the class.🏆

📍 Icaro Lounge, Pioneer Place, Burnley
📅 Sunday 6 September
⏰ From 6pm

Burnley Artisan Market is back this Saturday 🙌St James’s Street and Charter Walk will be filled with independent makers,...
02/09/2026

Burnley Artisan Market is back this Saturday 🙌

St James’s Street and Charter Walk will be filled with independent makers, bakers, creators and foodies this Saturday as Burnley Artisan Market returns with its biggest line-up of the year so far. 🛍️

Alongside a huge selection of stalls to browse, there’s plenty of FREE entertainment to enjoy throughout the day including:

🎸 Live music from Jack Hamilton
💃 Live street dancers
🎨 Free kids’ arts & crafts with Curious Fox Arts
✨ Face painting with Knights That Paint & Sparkle
🏖️ Sand art workshop

From freshly baked treats, street food and artisan produce to jewellery, home fragrance, gifts, crafts, pet treats and plenty more, it’s a great excuse to head into Burnley, shop independent and make a day of it. ❤️

📍 St James’s Street & Charter Walk, Burnley
📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🐾 Dog-friendly

Burnley Mechanics has unveiled its new-look lounge bar🍷Part of Mechanics Bistro, the new-look space is ideal for a pre-s...
01/09/2026

Burnley Mechanics has unveiled its new-look lounge bar🍷

Part of Mechanics Bistro, the new-look space is ideal for a pre-show drink, a catch-up or somewhere to sit back and enjoy something from the bar or specials menu.

📍 Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1BH

📸 Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Step inside Burnley’s history this September 🏛️Heritage Open Days returns from 11 - 20 September, giving you the chance ...
31/08/2026

Step inside Burnley’s history this September 🏛️

Heritage Open Days returns from 11 - 20 September, giving you the chance to discover some of Burnley’s fascinating buildings, stories and hidden heritage, with a packed programme of events taking place across the borough.

There’s plenty to explore including:

📚 Exhibitions at Burnley Central Library from Burnley Ballads and local folklore to the story of home-grown Burnley FC talent

🚗 Burnley Vintage & Performance Car Show taking over St James’s Street and Curzon Street on Saturday 12 September

🧵 See the historic Lancashire Looms in action at Queen Street Mill, with weaving and spinning demonstrations, plus clog dancing from the Lancashire Wallopers

🏰 Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of Towneley Hall, Historic House, Art Gallery & Museum and explore areas not normally open to the public

🧱 Visit the Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre and discover more about Burnley’s fascinating industrial heritage

🌿 Discover the history and heritage of Gawthorpe Hall known for its beautiful interiors and renowned textile collection

🖼️ Step inside One Two Three and discover more about the history and heritage of this Burnley building now home to Creative Spaces Burnley

🎬 Take a trip down memory lane with Burnley on Film at Burnley Mechanics Theatre featuring archive footage of the town through the decades

👉 Explore the full programme - link in comments.

🎧 Bank Holiday beats in Burnley todayDrop The Beat returns for a special one-off charity event at Burnley’s PENNY BLACK ...
30/08/2026

🎧 Bank Holiday beats in Burnley today

Drop The Beat returns for a special one-off charity event at Burnley’s PENNY BLACK BAR today, bringing together some of the area’s best DJs for 10 hours of music, all in support of Pendleside Hospice.

The music starts at 2pm, with sets throughout the day and evening from Big Kenny, Peter Swaine, Glynn Abbott, Mike Absolute, Matt Bell, Sempie, Jane Angel, Carl Andrew and Lewis Pearce.

📍 Penny Black, 27 Hargreaves Street, Burnley, BB11 1AY
🕐 Doors open 1pm
🎧 DJs from 2pm
🎟️ £10 admission - tickets available on Skiddle
❤️ All proceeds go to Pendleside Hospice

🎒✏️ Back to school? Get September sorted in Burnley!The summer holidays might be nearly over but there’s still time to t...
29/08/2026

🎒✏️ Back to school? Get September sorted in Burnley!

The summer holidays might be nearly over but there’s still time to tick off that back-to-school list and you’ll find everything you need right here in Burnley. 🛍️

👕 Uniforms and schoolwear
✏️ Stationery and supplies
👟 School shoes and trainers
💻 Phones, tech and accessories
👓 Those all-important eye tests
☕ Plenty of places to refuel along the way

And once the shopping’s done, why not make a day of it with lunch, a trip to the cinema, roller skating, bowling or crazy golf before the summer holidays officially come to an end? 🎳🎬

We’ve pulled together our Back to School in Burnley guide, with some of the best places to shop, eat and enjoy while you’re in town.

👉 Read the full guide - link in comments.

Meet Ashton and Chloe from Burnley’s Cosy Coffee 👋They’re showing off some of the new drinks now available at Cosy Coffe...
28/08/2026

Meet Ashton and Chloe from Burnley’s Cosy Coffee 👋

They’re showing off some of the new drinks now available at Cosy Coffee on St James’s Street and there’s plenty to choose from 🥤

The menu includes frappes with flavours including Kinder Bueno, Oreo, Lotus Biscoff and Honeycomb alongside classic and premium milkshakes.

Fancy something fruitier? There’s a selection of coolers including Blue Raspberry and Strawberry Slush, Dragon Fruit & Mango and Mango Freeze, plus smoothies including Paradise, Triple Berry, Reviving Green and Melon Heaven.

And for your caffeine fix, there’s iced coffee, Matcha and Chai too. ☕️

📍 Cosy Coffee, 54-56 St James’s Street, Burnley, BB11 1NH

📢 A little change of plans! Unfortunately, today’s inflatable games taking place on St James’s Street have had to be pos...
28/08/2026

📢 A little change of plans! Unfortunately, today’s inflatable games taking place on St James’s Street have had to be postponed due to the weather. We’re sorry for any disappointment this may cause 💛

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you back for some inflatable fun very soon! 🎈✨

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