Location: Burnley
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Burnley (/ˈbɜːrnli/) is a market town in Lancashire, England, with a population of 73,021. It is 21 miles (34 km) north of Manchester and 20 miles (32 km) east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder and River Brun.
Restaurants in Burnley
1. Thompson Park Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
A miniature railway running for over half a mile in a lovely recently restored park. Rides are only £1 per person. We also have three special events where some rides are free. Check our webpage or facebook site (Thompsonparkrailway). A new car park should open soon from Colne Road.
Reviewed By anthonypY2614ZZ - Rossendale, United Kingdom
We had our little boys 6th birthday party on the railway yesterday. It was absolutely fantastic. The volunteers did a smashing job and made sure everyone had a blast. I can't recommend the experience high enough. All the guests had a great time, and it was something different in terms of a party. Give it a go, you won't regret it!
2. Towneley Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 682 reviews
Towneley Hall was the home of the catholic Towneley family for over 600 years, Now open to the public,the building contains Period rooms,A fine art and furniture collection, Exhibitions and events program in place throughout the year, Pre booked guided tours for groups of 20 or more, School visits and events can be booked throughout the year. Entry to the hall is £5 per adult-Free for students and children--Admission ticket is valid for 12 months. Last entry into the hall through the summer months is 4pm
Reviewed By patrickpC602HO
The Grounds are amazing well kept...Very peaceful place and a lovely little Cafe....Brilliant Golf Course Play areas for kids..pitch and putt course...little lake....lots of wooded walk areas...Top Park.
3. Shores Hey Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Shores Hey Farm is a hidden delight set in acres of green space overlooking the Thursden Valley. Although primarily the home of HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), the site has been recently upgraded and now provides everything that you would expect from a first class destination. Burnley's best kept secret......until now Shores Hey offers first class facilities in a relaxing rural environment within easy reach of Burnley town centre and the M65. Whether it's an Equine Event or a Corporate Conference, HAPPA is the natural place to do business. With ample parking and on site catering, Shores Hey Farm is the perfect venue for your next event.
Reviewed By sylviacD6314FV - Foulridge, United Kingdom
Something new for the cafe to do a Sunday lunch. It was lovely. Plenty of food. The wait was a bit long but they were busy. They were still serving from the usual menu. There is a fantastic view from the upstairs. As always the horses are the highlight.
4. Crow Wood Leisure Limited
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Dapper70
Booked for 1,30 for fish Friday in the Lounge. Shown immediately to a nice clean set table for two. Waitress for drinks arrived straight away for our order along with the menus. Had time to select ,although we had decided on the ,fish Friday ,offer. pot of tea and a white duly arrived followed by two huge plates of our main course.. Lovely helping accompanied by tartare sauce. and mushy peas and two small pots of tomato sauce and bread and butter . Altogether a very enjoyable lunch time in lovely atmosphere.Highly recommended.
5. The Woodland Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 997 reviews
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit The Woodland Spa, is our location. Set within 100 acres of the most magnificent Lancashire countryside with its undulating rolling landscape, sensational woodland and lush verdant pasture, there is a true sense of intimacy and peace created by the surroundings. The dramatic and distinct landscape is dominated by the impressive Pendle Hill – famous for its tales of Lancashire witches, sorcery and black magic in the 17th-century.This is your spa, so enjoy it your way. Whether you wish to visit us in order to indulge in our luxury treatments, visit our Thermal Suite for a heat and ice journey like no other or better still enjoy the most gratifying experience of all – a Spa Day, we’re certain you’ll love it here.Listen carefully. Soak up the sound of silence whilst you unwind and begin to relax, away from all life’s pressures and time constraints.
Reviewed By alexmI9085GG - Wadsworth, United Kingdom
My friend and I arrived ready for some pampering at Woodland Spa after a fully laden ten mile hike but that’s another story. Having visited previously, (though a couple of years ago) I was interested to find out if the standards were still the same. My friend goes to lots of spas so I really hoped Woodland was going to deliver as it was my treat for her birthday. We were not disappointed. From the check-in at reception of Crow Wood Leisure, through to reception at the spa, therapists, the terrace bar, Bertram’s restaurant and breakfast in the lounge every single member of staff was excellent. Everyone was both professional and friendly. The spa itself was immaculate and not too full. We were able to visit all of the steam / sauna rooms without feeling like sardines. My friend and I both had a mini back massage. My therapist Harriet was fabulous - really felt like she’d found my problem areas and worked on them even in a short time. The food in Bertram’s was beautifully presented and very tasty. The beds were super comfy - had a great nights sleep. Breakfast in the lounge was equally excellent, set me up for the day! A thoroughly perfect Spa, highly recommended. I’m going back in July with my mum.
6. Burnley Mechanics
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 644ethanr - Burnley, United Kingdom
I went to see sound of music and it was really good. The staff were friendly and helpful when telling you where your seats are located and when the bar and toilets are during the interval. Burnley mechanics have a range of shows going on annually and I love it. I would highly recommend to all.
7. Gawthorpe Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 328 reviews
Gawthorpe Hall is a superb Jacobean historic house, nestled in the shadow of Pendle Hill, East Lancashire. Built between 1600 and 1605 for the Shuttleworth family it has an iconic and important role in the local area. On a visit you can see the original seventeenth century panelling and plasterwork in the Drawing Room; period Victorian rooms redesigned by Sir Charles Barry (architect of the Houses of Parliament) showing what life was like for the family in the 1890s and enjoy the splendour of the Long Gallery. The Hall also has fabulous furniture, paintings and the Gawthorpe Textile Collection displays on the first floor
Reviewed By dinadriverx_
Always walk around here.Lovely grounds which include a maze ,beautiful flowers,plenty of grass and even a ‘natural play area’ making it great for all ages! Can be enjoyed on a sunny or rainy day making it great for dog walkers or runners!It is very accessible as there is a car park with about a 3 minute walk to the hall ,or you could walk down the path from either the top or bottom entrance.Highly recommend!
8. The Singing Ringing Tree
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By dinadriverx_
Lovely walk and impeccable views of burnley and cliviger.Would highly recommend going on this walk on a sunny and windy day as the monument whistles with the wind!Great for all ages as there is a car park with about a 5 minute walk to it ,or you could walk from clowbridge reservoir which takes about 30 minutes.
9. Reedley Marina Bistro Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 102 reviews
A canal side leisure facility with public boat trips, bistro bar serving local food and real ale daily. We have 5 boats for canal holidays and we are open seven days a week.
Reviewed By pami616 - Clayton le Moors, United Kingdom
Great day out - lovely lunch @ the cafe where we could chose any main from the menu, food very nice. Sat outside in the sun overlooking the canal followed by leisurely 90 minute cruise up & down the canal. Would definitely recommend especially on a sunny day
10. Reel Cinema
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By lisabL9988MI - Burnley, United Kingdom
I'd like to start this review by saying it's the first visit that either me or my husband have made to Burnley cinema since it changed hands from Apollo to Reel. We haven't been since then because under Apollo it was so behind the times, more often than not it was dirty and uncared for. A relative recently went to the cinema and said its changed completely. We checked online and found its had a major refurbishment throughout and is now (apparently) the flagship cinema for reel. We booked 2 tickets in the VIP lounge. £30 total cost for 2 tickets (single ticket is £17.50). VIP waiting area (basically just a small area off the foyer with sofas,but nice to have somewhere to wait ). When you go in to the screen, you're given a glass of orange juice or prosecco and a little paper bag (containing 200ml bottle water, 2 finger kitkat, bag of roasted peanuts). Admittedly there are a limited number of seats (probably ~30 seats total, including a couple of wheelchair spaces). Spacious electric reclining armchairs (even for larger builds) , with tables between every 2 so you don't feel like the people next to you are in your space. Enough leg room that you can have your seat reclined and there's just about enough room for someone to walk past! During trailers they bring out your ordered snacks (selected on booking): popcorn (sweet or salted) or nachos (cheesy or bbq) and a drink (budweiser, magners, Pepsi, lemonade/orangeade - can't remember which brands). Part way through the film you get the ice cream selected at time of booking (magnum - classic, white or double caramel). And all of it, with the exception of the drink & ice cream you could take home for later if you don't want to eat it there. The popcorn comes in a round tub, about the size of a side plate and has a secure lid. You can fit it in one of the paper bags if the water bottle isn't in! I've got to be honest, I was very impressed! Really good value. ???????? And, unlike when it was a apollo, it was very clean! Even the toilets have had a refurb. We've been twice in a week (different films) because we enjoyed it so much. A great way to watch a film, good value. I would add two suggestions: an option for tea/coffee rather than fizzy pop/alcohol and maybe an option; to just pay for the seat with no snack (a friend who went this week would rather have had no snacks). Overall, a great cinema experience.
