2018

Woodland Festival& Sunday 9th Sept

Come along to events in Burnley as part of the nation’s big FREE CELEBRATION of architecture, history and culture.

The 2018 Heritage Open Days are supported by Burnley Council and the support and active participation of all the venues featured here. Many thanks to all these organisations. The days are a great opportunity to discover our borough’s hidden secrets and many interesting features. All are welcome at every event. Entrance to everything is free on these days – even where venues normally charge. You may need to pay charges at car parks near some venues, including Towneley. Please check when you arrive. There is plenty going on.

Friday 7th–Sunday 9th September Habergham All Saints Church 638 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6LG Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8UA Designed by Weightman and Hadfield of (Satnav – BB12 8SD) Sheffield, the pioneers of Gothic Revival, the Enjoy a free visit to Burnley’s ‘little Downton’. church was completed in the autumn of 1849 Gawthorpe Hall is a Jacobean house, nestled on land gifted by the Kay-Shuttleworth family in the shadow of Pendle Hill, home of the of Gawthorpe Hall. Learn a little of its history Shuttleworth family for over 400 years. incorporating an optional guided tour of the See the original plaster ceilings, decorative graveyard. panelling and luxuriant Victorian rooms Saturday 8th September showing off furniture, ceramics and portraits. Use the spiral staircase to visit the Victorian Open 1–4pm kitchen (not usually open) to see what the For more details housekeeper is making. [email protected] Saturday 8th September noon–5pm (last entry 4.30pm) 01282 771004 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 9SA Rachel.PollittDeDuran@.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums Join renowned local historian Roger Frost MBE for an entertaining and informative tour (approximately one hour) of the borough’s historic town hall. Friday 7th September Tours begin at 3pm Contact David Farrar [email protected] 01282 425011 ext 7106 Towneley Hall St John’s Church, , Burnley, BB11 3RQ Holme in Cliviger, Burnley Road, BB10 4SU The ‘jewel in Burnley’s crown’: a fascinating A guided tour of this 18th Century church building, with period rooms covering several and its interesting graveyard. Several centuries of life at the hall. notable Burnley people are buried here, See the hidden spaces and learn about the including General Scarlett who led the history of Towneley Hall by joining in a tour. charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava Entrance to the hall is free – but please note and Lady O’Hagan, the last resident of that car parking charges apply. Towneley Hall. In the church gallery is a Royal Coat of Arms. St John’s is the Friday 7th September only church in Burnley to have one. Saturday 8th September Sunday 9th September A fund raising family walk- Scarlett’s Stride- is happening earlier that same day. Tours from noon-5pm. To book a place Refreshments and lunch in Church House will on a tour call 01282 477130 or email be available! [email protected] Saturday 8th September 11am For more details call 01282 429740 or email [email protected] Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre 85 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1JZ Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th September and 15th, 16th September 2–4pm Look around the former wharfmaster’s house and canal toll office. Displays about Burnley’s textile industry, its workers, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. For more details call 01282 452403 All information correct at time of going to press. Burnley Civic Trust and Burnley Council cannot be held responsible to any changes to this programme. this programme. changes to any to and Burnley cannot be held responsible Council Trust Burnley Civic correct press. at time of going to All information

Woodland Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ Festival Sunday afternoon in one of Lancashire’s most marvellous parks Sunday 9th – a great way to finish the Heritage Open Days weekend. Watch the woodcarvers and visit the craft and exhibition stalls, September and local producers’ market. noon-4pm Inside the hall, costumed guides will show you around some of the secret places and the local history museum will give you a glimpse of times gone by. Take time to visit our marvellous tea room. © Burnley 2018. Job_15076. creative-council.net Council