Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Name: Burnley Mechanics
Address: Burnley, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1282 664400

#14 among attractions in Burnley

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The Burnley Mechanics is a theatre and former Mechanics' Institute in the market town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It was built 1854–55 and converted to a theatre in 1979. Historic England has designated the theatre a Grade II* listed building. ()

Opened: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 53°47'16"N, 2°14'40"W

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Burnley United Kingdom

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+44 1282 664400

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Burnley Mechanics – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towneley Hall, Burnley Way, Weavers' Triangle, Burnley Town Hall.

1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Towneley Hall, Burnley
34 min walk • Towneley Park is owned and managed by Burnley Borough Council and is the largest and most popular park in Burnley, Lancashire, England. The main entrance to the park is within a mile of the town centre and the park extends to the south east, covering an area of some 180 hectares.
~760 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Burnley Way, Burnley
4 min walk • The Burnley Way is a 40-mile long distance footpath in Lancashire, England. As a circular walk it can be walked from any point, but it is common to start and finish at the Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre in Burnley.
~570 ftSW
Museum, Visitor center, Science museum
Weavers' Triangle, Burnley
3 min walk • The Weavers' Triangle is an area of Burnley in Lancashire, England consisting mostly of 19th-century industrial buildings at the western side of town centre clustered around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
~110 ftSW
City hall
Burnley Town Hall, Burnley
1 min walk • Burnley Town Hall is a municipal building in Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Burnley Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.1 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Andrew's Church, Burnley
27 min walk • St Andrew's Church is in Colne Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Burnley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Margaret, Burnley, and St James, Burnley.
0.7 miNE
Park
Thompson Park, Burnley
19 min walk • Thompson Park is a formal Edwardian park in Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened to the public in 1930. Located near the town centre, features include a boating lake, paddling pool, Italian gardens and a playground.
0.4 miNE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Peter's Church, Burnley
10 min walk • St Peter's Church is an Anglican church in the town of Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn and the archdeaconry of Blackburn.
0.7 miSW
Park
Scott Park, Burnley
18 min walk • Scott Park is a public park in Burnley, Lancashire. It covers 7.9 hectares and was opened in 1895. Located south of the town centre, attractions include tennis courts, a children's play area, a bandstand, and bowling greens.
~1530 ftE
Canal
Burnley Embankment, Burnley
8 min walk • The Burnley Embankment is an embankment carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal across the Calder and Brun valleys in Burnley, Lancashire.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley
10 min walk • The Church of St Mary of the Assumption is in Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the diocese of Salford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.5 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Burnley
14 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England. It is a redundant Anglican parish church, and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Holy Trinity is a Commissioners' church designed by Lewis Vulliamy in Early English style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Burnley Mechanics open?

Burnley Mechanics is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12:45 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Burnley Mechanics?

Nearby attractions include Burnley Town Hall, Burnley (1 min walk), Weavers' Triangle, Burnley (3 min walk), Burnley Embankment, Burnley (8 min walk), Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley (10 min walk).

How to get to Burnley Mechanics by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnley Mechanics:

Bus

Burnley Mechanics • Lines: 1, 15, Wizz, X43, X43 Fast (1 min walk)
Hargreaves Street • Lines: 14, 5, 64, 65, 9, 9 (Limited Service), 95, M1, M2 (2 min walk)

Train

Burnley Manchester Road (7 min walk)
Burnley Central (10 min walk)