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Welcome to Burnley – An Outdoor Town

Designed to inspire healthier, happier lives, this website brings together Burnley’s fabulous outdoor spaces, local opportunities, activities, and events, all in one place.

Whether you’re taking your first step towards getting active, looking for new adventures, or simply wanting to meet others and enjoy nature, there’s something here for everyone.

From walking and cycling routes to family friendly events and volunteering opportunities, we’re here to help you explore more, feel better, and connect with the people and places in Burnley – An OutdoorTown.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITES

EXPLORE OUR OUTDOOR TOWN 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR

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Burnley junior parkrun
29/03/26
Towneley Park

Burnley junior parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:00am in the picturesque and historical, Towneley Park. The events are free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k run for juniors (4 to...

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Padiham Greenway junior parkrun
29/03/26
Padiham Greenway

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds).​ Held every Sunday on the  Padiham Greenway, Park Road entrance. The aim is to have...

Gardening at Offshoots
30/03/26
Offshoots Permaculture Project

Offshoots community garden are always looking for new people to come along to their open volunteer sessions. Activities include general gardening and maintenance tasks from planting, weeding, food growing, harvesting,...

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Places and Spaces

Our OutdoorTown Community in Action
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NEWS AND BLOGS

Teen Team Tops Beat the Street Leaderboard Before Heading to University

29/07/2025

Engaging teenage boys in community-wide activities can often be a challenge but Beat the Street Burnley continues to prove that the right mix of fun, competition, and exploration can spark...

Burnley residents have some of the best access to greenspaces in the North West

06/09/2024

This is an article and statistic we love to see! It is great to see that the work in the borough to prioritise the outdoors, and improve awareness and access...

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Reframing Accessibility in our OutdoorTown

12/02/2026
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For many people, particularly those with disabilities, long-term health conditions or mobility challenges, being physically active is not simply a matter of motivation. Access to spaces, places and opportunities can...

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