Outdoor Town

Burnley junior parkrun
2026-06-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Gardening with Friends of Towneley Park
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Burnley parkrun
2026-07-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Acorns
2026-07-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:00
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
