Outdoor Town

Acorns
2025-03-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-29 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
Acorns is a nature based family activity group, delivered by the fabulous volunteers from the Friends of Towneley Park. Meeting weekly, they provide an array of nature themed activities from scavenger huts, bird watching, gardening and planting, river dipping, crafting with nature and so much more!!!

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Meeting pointMeet at the Friends of Towneley Park Hut, near the bowling green by Offshoots. What to bringLots of smiles, fun and willingness to get mucky. We encourage everyone to dress appropriately for the weather, wearing suitable footwear or wellies if you can.Find out moreKeep up to date with plans for each session by following https://www.facebook.com/www.friendsoftowneley.co.uk

Burnley junior parkrun
2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
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 14 year olds).​

Children can run, jog or walk the course, with parents if they wish, and will always be cheered on by fabulous volunteers and other runners.

A great way to start your Sunday, before going to explore what the rest of Towneley park has to offer!

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! We ask the participants please register before you first come along and remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, your child won’t get a time.Adults will not be permitted into the finishing tunnel. See Course page for more details on the route.

Padiham Greenway junior parkrun
2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Padiham Greenway, Padiham Greenway, Park Road entrance, Padiham, BB12 8ED, United Kingdom
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 fun so please come along and join in whatever your pace!

The event is friendly and welcoming, entirely organised by volunteers who all grab a post parkrun coffee in a local café afterwards.

What does it cost?

Nothing – it’s free! Please register before you first come along and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

Gardening at Offshoots
2025-03-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Offshoots Permaculture Project, Offshoots Permaculture Project c/o Towneley Hall, Towneley, Holmes Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
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, composting, along with opportunities for more labouring activities including carpentry, building and more. The garden has a relaxing atmosphere and you can grab a brew in the hut or around the fire pit. There are always staff and experienced volunteers on hand to support. Perfect opportunity to get outdoors, learn new skills and meet new people.

Let's Walk from Finsley Gate Wharf in Burnley
2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
We’ve partnered with Outdoors 4 All to bring Let’s Walk Burnley.
Our free walk leader-led canal walks are an easy way to get active and meet new people. We go at a gentle pace suitable for anyone who does not have a severe mobility difficulty and/or is not seriously unfit.
Our walks provide opportunities to enjoy the beauty of canals right on your doorstep. Each weekly walk is set at a gentle pace.
The walk starts at 1pm each Monday and the meet point is Finsley Gate Wharf.
Canals and rivers are the perfect places to boost your mood and improve your physical and mental health. Even in busy towns and cities, they provide special spaces where you can relax, recharge, and get your body moving. You may even learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife!

Padiham Guided Walks
2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:30 | Padiham Leisure Centre, Park Road, Padiham, Lancs, BB12 8ED
The Active Together Walking Project supports a number of free walks that run weekly in the Borough. They are open to all abilities and have different difficulty gradings on all walks to ensure you can select the best walk for you. A = Easy, B = Moderate, C = A little more vigorous Walks are led by volunteer walk leaders or our staff. The walk volunteers and staff are kind and welcoming, and provide a friendly opportunity for you to come and walk, explore new routes, and meet new people.The walk will leave from outside Padiham Leisure Centre, and can last up to 2 hours. There will be class B and C walks available.

How can I take part in one of these walks?

Simply come along. New walkers will be asked to fill in a registration form before going on their first walk. This can be done just before the walk so please turn up 10 minutes earlier to your first walk.If possible contact our walk leader beforehand so we know to expect you.

Friends of Thompson Park
2025-03-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Thompson Park, Thompson Park Ormerod Road,, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about preserving our outdoor spaces and enhancing our community spaces? Become a part of the Friends of Thompson Park, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and beautifying our beloved park.

As a Friend, you’ll:

Participate in park clean-ups and planting events.

Help maintain the flower beds, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Undertake tree management activities, wildflower sewing, and general park maintenance.

Connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts and make a real difference in your community.

Together, we can ensure that Thompson Park remains a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

Join us today🌿💚

Thinking of attending a Friends of session, please reach out and message us for confirmation. Joining is completely non-committal. You can participate as little or as much as you like—whether you attend just once or fancy joining a little more regularly, every bit of help is appreciated.

Walking Football
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Padiham Leisure Centre, Park Road, Padiham, Lancs, BB12 8ED
New Walking Football group on every Tuesday (please note we do not run over the school holidays).

Everybody is welcome no matter your skill set, all free of charge!

Come and join us at Padiham Leisure Centre for a fun-filled session hosted by one of the Burnley Leisure and Culture coaches and Ben a Burnley West Network Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Email us for more information: bwpcn@nhs.net

Friends of Ightenhill Park
2025-03-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Ightenhill Park, Ightenhill Park Lane, Ightenhill Park Compound, BB120LH
Are you passionate about preserving our outdoor spaces and enhancing our community spaces? Become a part of the Friends of Ightenhill Park, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and beautifying our beloved park.

As a Friend, you’ll:

Participate in park clean-ups and planting events.

Aid in the management of the park with the volunteers

Help maintain the flower beds, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Raise vegetables in the poly tunnel.

Undertake bench repair work and ground work to improve the park

Undertake tree management activities, wildflower sewing, and general park maintenance.

Connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts and make a real difference in your community.

Bee Keeping

Work with the friend groups on upcoming friend events like orienteering, vegetable sales, summer festival and more. . . .

Together, we can ensure that Ightenhill Park remains a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

Join us today🌿💚Thinking of attending a Friends of session, please reach out and message us for confirmation. Joining is completely non-committal. You can participate as little or as much as you like—whether you attend just once or fancy joining a little more regularly, every bit of help is appreciated.

Incredible Edible at Howard Street Community Garden
2025-03-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Howard Street Community Garden, Howard Street, Burnley, BB114PQ
🌱 Join the Incredible Edible Community Gardening Sessions! 🌱

Get your hands in the soil and be part of something special with the fabulous team of volunteers at the Incredible Edible gardening sessions! The sessions are a great way to connect with neighbours, learn about sustainable gardening, and help grow fresh produce for yourself and the community. All ages and experience levels welcome—whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there’s a place for you in our garden!

Bring your enthusiasm, and grow something amazing together. 🌿

Friends of Clifton Farm Wood
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Clifton Farm Wood, Pendle Way, What 3 Words - //crash.coins.hurt
Are you passionate about preserving our outdoor spaces and enhancing our community spaces? Become a part of the Friends of Clifton Farm Wood, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and beautifying this outdoor space.

We meet at the entrance to Clifton Farm Wood, on Pendle Way. https://w3w.co/crash.coins.hurt

As a Friend, you’ll:

Participate in litter picks and planting events.

Undertake tree management activities.

Beautify the area

Wildflower sewing and general maintenance.

Removal of fly-tipped waste

Connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts and make a real difference in your community.

Together, we can ensure that Clifton Farm Wood and surrounding areas remain a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

Join us today🌿💚 Thinking of attending a Friends of session, please reach out and message us for confirmation. Joining is completely non-committal. You can participate as little or as much as you like—whether you attend just once or fancy joining a little more regularly, every bit of help is appreciated.

Gardening with Friends of Towneley Park
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
The friends of Towneley park meet every Thursday at the Friends Meeting Room. The meeting room can be found near the bowling green behind the Italian gardens and close to Offshoots community garden. The group undertake an array of different gardening activities, along with cleaning signs, refurbishing benches and any little jobs that help keep the park welcoming and attractive for all visitors.

It is a fab way to learn new skills, and meet new people whilst taking pride in local spaces. Anyone is welcome to come along, and the group always finish with a brew, biscuit and a chat.

Quarry Club
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00
Are you passionate about preserving our outdoor spaces and enhancing our community spaces? Become a part of the Quarry Club, a dedicated group of people committed to protecting and beautifying our beloved Quarry.

We meet just off Lakeland way – What 3 words https://w3w.co/body.books.worked

Recently we undertook tasks to open up this space to allow people to access it.

We cleared back all the paths through cutting back vegetation

We raised canopies on trees and removed dead wood.

We cleared the paths of weeds and created a border using branches and logs.

In the coming months during winter 2025 we will be tackling hung-up trees.

We will also be performing regular maintenance of the work we have already carried out.

Together, we can ensure this little woodland remains a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

Join us today🌿💚Thinking of attending the Quarry Club, please reach out and message us for confirmation. Joining is completely non-committal and no experience needed. You can participate as little or as much as you like—whether you attend just once or fancy joining a little more regularly, every bit of help is appreciated.

Burnley parkrun
2025-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Towneley Park, Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ, United Kingdom
Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Everyone takes part for their own reasons and enjoyment so please come along and join in whatever your pace!There is also a “new runners” briefing, so you don’t have to worry about where to go and what to do as everything will be explained prior to the start.

Burnley parkrun takes place in the picturesque, popular Towneley park. See Course page for more details.You can take the children on the play park, visit the Hall, grab a coffee or take a stroll through the woodland trails afterwards.What better way to start your Saturday!What does it cost to join?Nothing – it’s free!But please register before you first come along and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it. Without your barcode you won’t get a time.

Park Play
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Scott Park, Scott Park Road, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 4JN, United Kingdom
Join Park Play every Saturday morning 10-12 in Scott Park Burnley (look for the Park Play flag near the Tennis Courts). Park Play is 2 hours of informal play for all ages, (adults and children alike) led by volunteers and play leaders. The Play Leaders will share and suggest games and activities, but can play your tried and tested favourites too. It is different every week, and is tailored to who comes along and what people want to play. From Tig to Tennis, The Hokey Cokey to Dodgeball, Park Play gives the opportunity for everyone to come together in their local park and #MoveMeetPlay.

More information, and to check out and register for your local park play here. ParkPlay – #MeetMovePlay (park-play.com)

Tree Planting @ Dunnockshaw Community Woodland
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00
Plant trees, grow communities—join us for a tree planting event and reap the benefits of a healthier, greener neighborhood!
Come along and assist Burnley Council and Trees for Burnley in planting trees and removing stakes and shelters from previously planted trees.
No experience needed, staff will be on hand to assist with the tree planting, tools and guidance will be given.
We recommend suitable footwear and warm/waterproof clothing is worn.
Meeting Point
Limey Lane, BB11 5NT. What 3 Words – W3W folds.costs.using
