Burnley Wood, Burnley

Name: Burnley Wood
Address: Burnley, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Burnley

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Burnley Wood is a district and former electoral ward of Burnley, Lancashire. In broad terms the area lies between Parliament Street in the north and Hufling Lane in the south, and from the railway in the west to Todmorden Road in the east. Based on historic definitions of the ward boundary, Burnley Wood could also be defined as including the more affluent areas around the Woodgrove Road area to the east of Todmorden Road, Brooklands Road to the south and the area north of Parliament Street as far as the River Calder. Historically the district was located in the parish and township of Habergham Eaves, separated from the adjacent Burnley township, later Borough by the Calder before being incorporated into the County Borough of Burnley in 1894. ()

Coordinates: 53°46'57"N, 2°14'9"W

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

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

0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Towneley Hall, Burnley
21 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.
0.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Burnley Way, Burnley
13 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Visitor center, Science museum
Weavers' Triangle, Burnley
14 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.
0.5 miNW
City hall
Burnley Town Hall, Burnley
13 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 miN
Park
Thompson Park, Burnley
26 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.
0.7 miN
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Peter's Church, Burnley
19 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.
0.9 miW
Park
Scott Park, Burnley
22 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.
0.4 miN
Canal
Burnley Embankment, Burnley
11 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 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley
12 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 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Burnley Mechanics, Burnley
13 min walk • 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.
1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Burnley
26 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Burnley Wood?

Nearby attractions include Burnley Embankment, Burnley (11 min walk), Church of St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley (12 min walk), Burnley Mechanics, Burnley (13 min walk), Burnley Town Hall, Burnley (13 min walk).

How to get to Burnley Wood by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnley Wood:

Bus

Linden Street • Lines: 3, 4 (9 min walk)
Hull Street • Lines: 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Train

Burnley Manchester Road (15 min walk)
Burnley Central (22 min walk)