FRIGHTS, FUN AND FAMILY ADVENTURES IN BURNLEY

GHOSTLY TOURS, PUMPKIN MAGIC AND SPOOKY STORIES THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM 

Hello, October! Burnley is ready for a spooky season of family fun and there's lots of  Halloween activities taking place across the town...

At Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, join Young Yutick's Adventure Tours: A Halloween Special on 31 October from 12.45pm - 2.15pm. Go along in costume and step back to the 1800s to try your hand as a Weaver, Overlooker or Firebeater. Children can get hands-on, earn a certificate and even collect their day's 'wage'.  From 29 - 30 October, the museum will also be hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party, where little ones can decorate their own pumpkin, ready to take home. 

Gawthorpe Hall is offering plenty of Halloween fun too. Their Halloween Trail runs on 25 October from 12pm - 3pm through the gardens, where visitors can hunt for ghosts, witches and pumpkins. On 29 October, drop in for Halloween Crafts in the Victorian Kitchen where you can create a spooky bat, then creep along to the spooky Story Time to see if the team's scary stories will make you jump with delight! 

On 31 October, the Hall will also be hosting Meet the Plague Doctor, where families and visitors can discover gruesome 1600s cures and make scented poses ready to ward off the plague. ​​​​​​​

For those heading into the town centre, don't forget to visit Charter Walk Shopping Centre, as they host a fun Pumpkin Carving Workshop for children on 30 October. Located outside Superdrug, come along and get creative ahead of Halloween night. 

And the Halloween fun doesn't stop there! On 1 November, Towneley Hall will be hosting an event for the brave, as they open their doors for a Spooky Sleepover! Raising vital funds for local charities, this event features everything from a twilight tour and woodland wander to scary movie screenings and fun quizzes. 

With hands-on history, crafts, trails and pumpkin fun, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained in Burnley this October Half Term.  To find out about other events and activities taking place across the town, head to our website via the button below.

HELP KEEP BURNLEY WARM THIS WINTER 

Winter in Burnley can be tough for many families, but together we can make a difference.

Burnley Together has issued an appeal for warm winter clothing to help keep babies, children and adults safe, cosy and cared for during the colder months.

From October through to January 2026, the public are encouraged to drop off clean, wearable donations to Down Town located above New Look in Charter Walk Shopping Centre. 

The team are looking for:

• Warm Waterproof Coats
• Hats, Gloves and Scarves
• Thermal Wear and Woolly Socks
• Winter Boots and Slippers
• Dressing Gowns and Blankets
• Warm Clothing and Pyjamas

Your donations, big and small, could mean a child is snug in a warm coat on their way to school, or an elderly neighbour has a blanket to wrap around them at night. 

Let's come together and make sure no-one in Burnley is left cold this winter.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BURNLEY BELIEVES LIGHTS SWITCH ON ✨

The most magical time of the year is just around the corner and Burnley is getting ready to sparkle!

Nothing marks the start of the festive season quite like our annual Burnley Believes Lights Switch On and this year it promises to be brighter than ever.

Make sure to save the date: Saturday 15 November, when the town centre will come alive with festive fun and live entertainment.

MAKE THE MOST OF SAVINGS THIS ACADEMIC YEAR WITH STUDENT DISCOUNTS 👀

With the academic new year in full swing, it's the perfect time for students in Burnley to take advantage of the great discounts available across the town. From fashion and food & health to beauty and everyday essentials, there are plenty of offers on hand to help your budget stretch further while you study. 

Click on the button to find a full list of student discounts and offers in Burnley.

LET'S TALK ABOUT BOWEL CANCER 🩺

On Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October, Burnley will be hosting a very important visitor - the Bowel Cancer UK Awareness Roadshow. 

Taking place in the town centre between 10am and 4pm, the roadshow is designed to raise awareness of bowel cancer and its symptoms and to encourage people to talk openly about this common but treatable disease. ​​​​​​​

HAYS TRAVEL OPENS IN BURNLEY ✈️

We're excited to give a warm welcome to Hays Travel, who have opened their doors in Charter Walk Shopping Centre. Known as the UK's largest independent travel agency, it's fantastic to see another business join our town centre. 

Additional Events to Look Forward to This Month...

Indoor Car Boot Sale, 11 October, 9am - 5pm 📍Burnley Market

Patch it Up! Craft Event, 11 October - 12pm - 4pm📍Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Exhibition of Hope, 15 October, 2pm - 5pm 📍Victoria Mill

Burnley Inclusive Disco, 15 October, 6.30pm - 9.3pm📍Sanctuary, Cow Lane

The Chicago Blues Brothers, 25 October, 7.30pm - 10pm 📍Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Wedding Open Evening, 30 October, 5pm - 8pm📍The Landmark

Jersey Beats, 31 October, 9pm - 7.30pm - 10pm📍Burnley Mechanics Theatre