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Real Name: Martin
Lives In: Burnley, UK
Member Since: Oct 18, 2003
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Burnley - A Town Amidst the Pennines

by MartinSelway - last update: Oct 17, 2004

Intro

Burnley roofs, from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Well, Burnley is our home town and that's why we feel obliged to put something down here!

It's not one of the UK's top tourist attractions, but if your comming this way there are a few gems that you may want to visit. Take a look at the attractions tips for my recommendations.
Gawthorpe Hall

Highlights

Burnley is set on th edge of the south Pennine Moors.

The main highlights of the Town, in our view are:

Good Town Centre

Dramatic countryside

History e.g. Queens Mill and the Weavers' Triangle

Historic Houses of Towneley Hall and Gawthorpe Hall
Burnley Balloon Festival

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Pros:"History, countryside, fine buildings, friendly folk."
Cons:"Run down housing, weather (rain!)"
In A Nutshell:"A town of contrasts."
MartinSelway's Burnley Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 12 - Photos: 12
 
Restaurants
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

MartinSelway's Burnley Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
BurnleyFebruary, 2003 3
Pendle HillJanuary, 2003 8
Views around ClivigerSeptember, 2000 8

Comments for MartinSelway about Burnley
Gillybob Fri Apr 11, 2008 21:00 UTC
 Great local tips and photos that reflect the full year's weather cycles! Gillybob greetings
davesut Fri Apr 11, 2008 20:36 UTC
 These are quality tips Martin. I used to work in Colne and lived in Huddersfield - many a trip on the long causeway in those days.
SHE.C Mon Oct 22, 2007 20:18 UTC
 thanks for the pics at least we get good review on here instead of the one the loonie tele people gave burnley
ettenaj Sun Nov 16, 2003 18:08 UTC
 Thank you for your Burnley tips, two more local attractions i can try
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