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June 2026
WE NEED YOU! HELP US PUT BURNLEY ON THE MAP THIS NATIONAL PLAY DAY...
Join us in Burnley this National Play Day for a fun-filled celebration of play, creativity, and community.
Families and children of all ages are invited to enjoy a fantastic range of free activities, play experiences, and interactive sessions delivered by local partners, organisations, and businesses from across Burnley.
From fun inflatables and giant games to traditional playground fun including skipping, hula hooping, hopscotch and much more - there's already some fantastic activities taking place for this event on Wednesday 5th August - but we need more participation!
Hosted by Burnley Leisure and Culture in partnership with Burnley BID and Charter Walk to name a few, National Play Day highlights the importance of play in supporting children’s wellbeing, creativity, confidence, and social connection, while also showcasing how our high streets can become vibrant spaces for families and communities to come together.
Want to get involved?
We’re inviting more local partners, community groups, businesses, and organisations to join us in making the town vibrant, welcoming, and full of play.
There are lots of simple ways to get involved: it could be as simple as putting board games out in your café, creating a tuff tray of Lego outside your shop, setting up a colouring station, or offering a playful activity that encourages people to stop, play, and connect.
Whether you can offer an activity, creative workshop, interactive experience, or simply want to support the day, we’d love to hear from you - each participant will be included in our programme of events and will receive free exposure across our website and social media channels! To be involved, just email Alexis Turner from #OutdoorTown on ATurner@blcgroup.co.uk or Burnley BID Project Manager, Jason Cothliff on Jason.Cothliff@groundwork.org.uk.
If you can’t attend on the day but would still like to support the event, we’d welcome donations of play resources or funding towards equipment such as bubbles, chalk, skipping ropes, balls, hula hoops or simple games. Any donated items can be used during the event and then redistributed to local families afterwards, helping the impact of play continue beyond the day itself.
Help us bring energy, creativity, and community spirit to the town centre this National Play Day and get in touch to be part of the celebration.
START YOUR ENGINES, BURNLEY! THE COUNTDOWN TO TO THIS YEAR'S VINTAGE & PERFORMANCE CAR SHOW IS ON...
With just a few months to go until Burnley's Vintage & Performance Car Show returns on Saturday 12th September 2026, excitement is already building for one of the town's most anticipated events of the year.
Following the fantastic success of 2025, this year's event is gearing up to be bigger, busier and better than ever, bringing thousands of visitors into the town for a day packed with horsepower and fun.
From 11am - 4pm, St James's Street and Curzon Street will come alive with a spectacular showcase of vintage, classic , retro and high-performance vehicles, alongside entertainment, family activities and plenty of surprises throughout the day.
Got a Vehicle to Showcase?
Vehicle registrations are now officially open, and we're encouraging local businesses, employees, customers and contacts who own a vintage, classic or performance vehicle - including motorcycles - to get involved and exhibit their pride and joy.
With record entries, the end is drawing near to secure a place and be part of this popular event, so make sure to register quick via the link below.
Get Involved - Let's Make it a Town-Wide Celebration!
The Vintage & Performance Car Show is more than just a vehicle event, it's a fantastic opportunity for businesses across the town to make the most of increased footfall. There are many ways your business can be involved in this event, including:
- Special promotions or discounts
- Competitions
- Vehicle-themed displays
- In-store events
- Live entertainment
- Food and drink offers
- Family activities and entertainment
We'd love to hear how your business plans to take part in this event - please let the BID team know via the email marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk so we can help promote your activity as part of the wider event marketing.
Together, we can create a vibrant town-wide celebration that encourages visitors to stay longer, explore more and support local businesses.
The event is organised by Burnley BID in partnership with The Rotary Club of Burnley and promises to be another fantastic showcase for the town.
BURNLEY ARTISAN MARKET RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
We can't wait for the Burnley Artisan Market to return this weekend.
Taking place on Saturday 6th June, the market will feature more than 60 artisan traders on St James's Street and in Charter Walk, where visitors can browse a fantastic mix of independent food stalls, handmade gifts, accessories and more, alongside live music and entertainment throughout the day.
Make sure to mark your calendars for Burnley’s upcoming Artisan Market dates including Saturday 4th July and Saturday 1st August and for the latest updates and trader announcements, follow Burnley Artisan Market on Facebook via the link below.
WELCOME TO BURNLEY, MAMA'S PANCAKES!
We're delighted to welcome Mama's Pancakes to Burnley.
New to Burnley Market, Mama's Pancakes is run and owned by husband-and-wife duo, Vladi and Slavcho Aykov, who are serving up huge, delicious crepes made fresh to order.
From sweet favourites like Nutella, Biscoff, strawberries and banana to savoury fillings including chicken, salami and cheese or ham with cheddar and mozzarella, there's plenty to choose from.
Make sure to pop by on your next lunch break and say hello!
STRIKE UP SOME TEAM SPIRIT WITH DISCO BOWL CORPORATE PACKAGES
Looking for a fresh way to reward your team or strike up some team spirit? Tailored corporate packages are available for groups of 20+ at Disco Bowl Burnley, making them ideal for team-building events, staff rewards and company celebrations.
With state-of-the-art bowling lanes, Scrapyard Golf, a private karaoke room and an action-packed arcade, there's something for everyone.
Corporate bookings of 20+ people can also take advantage of a 20% discount, with packages tailored to suit your company's requirements. To find out more, email burnley@discobowl.co.uk.
VOLUNTEERING OPEN DAY AT GAWTHORPE HALL
Interested in volunteering in Burnley? Gawthorpe Hall is hosting a Volunteering Open Day on Wednesday 10th June from 1pm - 2pm, where you can drop-in, meet staff and find out about upcoming volunteering roles.
Gawthorpe Hall is a fantastic house, barn and garden and they need more volunteers to help with its daily running. There are different volunteer roles available, from talking to visitors inside the Hall to helping in the Walled Garden or Great Barn.
You’ll receive a warm welcome, and over a cup of tea you will find out more about what volunteers do and where they need more support. Plus, you can have a look round the Hall and grounds, and chat to other volunteers too! Please note before your visit The Hall is set over 4 floors and due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.
IT'S A JAM-PACKED SUMMER OF LIVE MUSIC AT THE ROYAL DYCHE
With the football season coming to a close and World Cup games all scheduled for a late evening kick-off, The Royal Dyche is packing out its evenings with live music sessions this summer!
Enjoy some of the very best local bands live from 4pm from their brand-new outdoor stage.
It's free admission too, so make sure to join them for a drink after your shift in the sun.
To keep up to date with all their latest events, make sure to give them a follow on Facebook via the link below.
BURNLEY BUSINESS EXPO 2026
Ready to grow your business, make new connections and put your brand in front of the right people?
Join Radio Burnley on Thursday 25th June from 10am - 3pm at The Landmark for the Burnley Business Expo, where you'll be able to network with local businesses, promote your products and services and build valuable new relationships across Lancashire.
Whether you're an established business or just starting out, this is your chance to amplify your voice and be seen.
Stand spaces are available from just £75 and VIP packages are available too! To find out more email studio@radioburnley.com.
IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED FOR A CYBER ATTACK?
According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, 43% of businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack within a twelve-month period.
You can now join other Lancashire businesses in a free-to-attend Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation at the University of Lancashire. This immersive exercise places you at the centre of a realistic cyber incident, helping you practise critical decision‑making under pressure, including leadership, communications, risk management, and business continuity. No technical or IT background is required.
Following the simulation, aftercare support will be available from the Northwest Cyber Resilience Centre and the University of Lancashire, helping you understand and address any risks or gaps identified during the exercise.
Each session lasts up to 4 hours and accommodates 20 participants and includes complimentary refreshments and lunch.
A selection of initial dates are now available, with more to be added throughout the year. You can register now via the link below.
HAVE AN EVENT THIS MONTH? WE WANT TO KNOW! 👀
We want to showcase your events on the Discover Burnley website! It’s really easy to submit your events – just click on the link below and you can upload all the details directly, ready for us to approve.
We also feature lots of events in our weekly round-ups on social media, so make sure to submit yours for extra promotion.
CELEBRATING SOMETHING WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS? LET US KNOW! 🎉
Whether a member of staff has reached a milestone, you've raised fantastic funds for a charity or you're celebrating something special within your team - we want to know so we can shout about it in our newsletters and across our social media channels!
It’s really easy to let us know - just tag us in your social media posts @discoverburnley or email us at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk .
LET US SHARE YOUR STORY ON SOCIAL 📣
We're always on the lookout for brilliant local businesses and organisations to showcase on Discover Burnley's social media channels.
We'll pop in, film a short, engaging video showcasing what you do best, and share it with our online audience - all for free. All you need to do is provide a member of staff who's happy to be on camera - we'll take care of the rest.
Click play below to explore some of our recent social media content showcasing Cash Converters, The Brisket Box and Burnley Mechanics Theatre.
Get in touch at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk for social media support and to book your slot.
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