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Burnley (/ ˈ b ɜːr n l i /) is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Burnley in Lancashire, England, with a 2001 population of 73,021. It is 21 miles (34 km) north of Manchester and 20 miles (32 km) east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder and River Brun.
Nov 9, 2015 · Burnley was once known as one of Lancashire’s most prominent mill towns and has even once been awarded the most enterprising area in the UK. Whether you like hiking, cycling, windsurfing, kayaking, horse riding, golf or sailing, it’s all available right here.
May 13, 2024 · Burnley, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Lancashire, England, north of Greater Manchester. It is situated at the junction of the Rivers Burn and Calder.
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Discover Burnley’s rich and diverse cultural heritage from museums, historic buildings, churches, art galleries and exploring the beautiful countryside. The Forest of Burnley was created between 1997 and 2001 when one million trees were planted in the borough.
Burnley FC is the town’s professional football club and was one of the 12 founding members of the Football League. They have played their home fixtures at Turf Moor since 1883. Hotels and places to stay in and around Burnley include: Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65 Jct 10. The Old Stone Trough Country Lodge & Inn. The Lawrence. Fence Gate Lodge.
Burnley is 80% rural, providing an excellent quality of life and making it a fantastic place to visit. Whether you’re into windsurfing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, sailing, golf or horse riding, you can do it all right here in Burnley.
