Outdoor Town

Incredible Edible at Howard Street Community Garden
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 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. 🌿

Burnley parkrun
2025-02-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-02-22 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
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 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)

Acorns
2025-02-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | 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
2025-02-16 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
2025-02-16 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
2025-02-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 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.

Daneshouse Pop Up Paddlesports
2025-02-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Daneshouse Community Centre, Daneshouse Road, Burnley, BB10 1AF
Join Super Slow Way and Sporting NRG at Daneshouse Community Centre for some pop up paddlesports sessions on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!
A great activity for the family throughout February half term.
Canoeing dates, all 10am-3pm:

Monday 17th February
Tuesday 18th February
Wednesday 19th February
Tuesday 20th February
Friday 21st February

Minimum age of 6, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE activity for Burnley residents. All are welcome, for more information please contact ben@superslowway.org.uk
This project is supported by Burnley Council, BPRCVS and Levelling Up funding through the UK Government.

Cycle Café
2025-02-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 15:00 | The Chai Centre, Hurtley Street, Burnley, BB10 1BY
Join Super Slow Way at the Chai Centre for their Cycle Café!
Whether you want to learn how to fix your bike, learn some cycling skills or just come for a brew, bite to eat and a chat! A small number of bikes (one in each size) will be available for cycling skills if required. Helmets will be provided and are mandatory for insurance reasons.
Led rides will commence at 1.30pm, a small number of bikes will be available if required.
Creative and planting activities will run alongside, suitable for all the family. Complimentary hot drinks, cake and snacks will also be available.

Full list of Cycle Cafe dates

Saturday 16th November

Saturday 21st December

Monday 23rd December

Saturday 25th January

Saturday 8th February – The Chai Centre

Monday 17th February – The Chai Centre

Tuesday 18th February – The Chai Centre

Wednesday 19th February – The Chai Centre

Friends of Thompson Park
2025-02-18 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.

Friends of Ightenhill Park
2025-02-19 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.

Friends of Clifton Farm Wood
2025-02-19 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
2025-02-20 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.

Bat Boxing
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | community west end, West End Community Centre, Venice Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4BA, United Kingdom
Up at Community west end the green activity coordinator in partnership with Burnley Leisure and Burnley Borough Council are installing some bat boxes. Hopefully some common native bats will move in and make this box their home! In this session we will also go over the species of bats these boxes may encounter. This session is open to parents with children aged 6-11.

Creative Nature
2025-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Chai Centre, Hurtley Street, Burnley, BB10 1BY

Quarry Club
2025-02-20 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.

Logs, critters, and mushrooms
2025-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | community west end, West End Community Centre, Venice Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4BA, United Kingdom
In partnership with Burnley Leisure and Burnley Borough Council, the Green Activity Coordinator is putting on a log session at West End Community Centre, Burnley. In this session the Green Activity Coordinator will be providing logs from a local woodland that came from felled trees. They will be transplanted to West End Community Centre. There they will be part buried into the ground so that they can begin to rot. Once they begin to rot they will provide a source of food for small bugs and insects. The broken down wood will also encourage fungus spores to fruit allowing mushroom bodies to come into bloom over the summer months. Families with Children aged 6-11 will be able to come along and help with the digging and submerging of the logs. They will also get to learn about why we are doing it and what benefits this will provide to the ecosystem.

Wildlife Gardening and Green Skills at The CVS Centre
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | The CVS Centre, The CVS Centre, Burnley, BB11 3BT, United Kingdom
Lancashire Wildlife Trust are running 3 accredited Wildlife Gardening sessions at The CVS Centre on Yorkshire Street in February and March.

Activities will include – coppicing, deadhedging, bird boxes, minibeast homes and bulb planting.

We will also be discussing tips and tricks for applying for Environmental Sector roles – paid and voluntary – for those interested.

These activities are for ADULTS only and please contact Rebecca at rwitcombe@lancswt.org.uk to book on. There are limited spaces.

Refreshments provided and travel costs can be reimbursed.
