🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Volunteer Christine’s favourite is the working model, built by our talented volunteer Alan of the ‘state of art’ range which was part of the works commissioned by Peregrine Towneley and installed by Jeffry Wyatt between 1812 and 1819. This is on display….

🔸 P L E A S E N O T E 🔸 United Utilities are undertaking water pipe repair works tomorrow - Wednesday 18th March. Please note, our toilet facilities will be unavailable until 12pm, however we have arranged temporary portable toilets for use, located….

⭐ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐ To mark British Science Week we're dedicating today's pick to the mathematician, astronomer & natural philosopher, Richard Towneley (1629 -1707) 🌖🔭 This clock is a replica of one made by Thomas Tompion for the newly established Royal Observatory in 1676…..

To mark International Women's Day we're sharing some exciting & interesting news. The painting 'Young Girl with a Dog' has long been attributed to Edwin Landseer but research carried out by Dominic Sanchez-Cabello and Adam Busiakiewicz has revealed the true artist to be Emma Soyer. Soyer is…

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Volunteer Alan’s favourite is the Carpenter Mouse over at the Local Craft & Industries Museum located at the back of the Hall🐭 Alan says “Having toured Towneley Hall with the grandchildren enjoying the Mouse Trail and enjoying these lovely creatures….

P L E A S E N O T E The chapel will be closed to visitors until the end of March to allow the installation of a new lighting system. We are working hard to update the lighting throughout the Hall and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will keep you updated on progress. Thank…

It's been a beautiful day today at Towneley ☀️ The daffodils are in flower, buds are appearing on shrubs & trees and birds are singing! Today is also World Wildlife Day, a day to celebrate all wildlife and the fantastic conservation work being done around the world to protect biodiversity and….

We had an unexpected visitor to the Hall this morning 🐸 But as we're closed on Mondays we had to redirect this lovely little toad to the park, thankfully Cas from our grounds team was on hand to help him find his way. Hopefully he can hop by again Wednesday - Sunday when we're open.

Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Volunteer Tony’s favourite is the collection of TVs & radios displayed in the Museum of Local Crafts & Industries. Tony says “ I like this collection of because lots of visitors have their own lovely memories of growing up with similar sets. Memories of….

Happy 10th birthday to @artukdotorg.bsky.social 🎉 To celebrate 10 years of making art accessible we're sharing this happy, springtime painting, 'Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses-Oh' by Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). You can see this fabulous painting in our art gallery, but if you can't visit in person you….

This weekend we welcomed baby Noah. We think he’s our youngest visitor in the Hall! He was only 16 days old ❤️ and has already had his photo with Bill the Bear 🐻

🎵 This afternoon the Regency Rooms were once again filled with music and song, as visitors to the Hall were treated to a wonderful performance by Colne Orpheus Glee Union choir 🎵 👏 Thank you so much to the choir, which includes one of our Towneley volunteers Allan, and the soloists too 👏

⭐ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐ Today's picture comes from our Curator Teri, who has chosen this illustration by Louis Wain (1860-1939) 😸 Teri says "Today is National Love Your Pet Day! I love cats & dogs, and the Towneley team are all a little pet crazy, but as the proud owner of a…

💫 As Ramadan begins, we send our warmest wishes to everyone who is observing this special month. May this Ramadan bring peace, reflection and blessings to you and your families 💫

To celebrate Chinese New Year we are sharing two beautiful shippers' tickets, made for the Chinese export market. The tickets, made between 1850 and 1950, were attached to bales or bolts of cloth made in Lancashire before being shipped around the world. The tickets were designed to appeal to their….

❤️ Fall in love all over again at Towneley WE’RE OPEN! Towneley Hall re-opens for the new season on 14th February! ❤️ Why not come and rekindle your love for the recently-restored Hall. It looks stunning, the period rooms are beautiful, and the paintings in the art gallery are full of stories…

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Museum Assistant Jemma’s favourite is the painting “Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee” by Genaro d'Amato (1857-1947), oil on canvas, 1897-1899. It was purchased for the collection in 1905 🖼️ Jemma says “ The painting represents the Diamond Jubilee of….

🤩 Come and work with us! 🤩 We’re looking to expand our casual staff team with two exciting roles! Please see the links below for full details of each role. Deadline for applications is 20th February. 🔸Visitor Services Assistant (casual) ats-burnleycouncil.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/33...

⭐️ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐️ This week our work placement Aleeza’s favourite is the Towneley Mouse Trail. Aleeza says “Hidden around the Hall are lots of tiny needle felted mice, each with their own personality. They help visitors explore the rooms, learn about the Hall’s history…..

🌱 It was freezing at Towneley today, but look what we spotted peeking their heads up through the lawn! You can’t beat the sight of new growth and signs that warmer days are on their way 🌱 💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚 #snowdrops #newgrowth #towneleypark #happydays

✨Get creative this Half Term with a Needle Felting Workshop led by Felts forever, the creator of our much-loved Towneley Mice! ✨ Whether you’re an experienced crafter or trying something new, this is a relaxed and friendly workshop, and a wonderful way to learn a new skill, get creative, and….

🌟Welcome to our Friday Favourites 🌟 Hall Manager Sally’s favourite is the painting ‘Charles Townley and Friends in His Library at Park Street, Westminster’ by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810) which is on display in our Art Gallery 🖼️ Sally says “The painting captures 18th-century ideas about learning…

⛲️ Today our heritage hero is Cas! He got a little more than he bargained for when he unblocked the fountain at the front of the Hall 🤭💦 #WaterAndMud #FixingTheFountain #Towneleybehindthescenes 👏 Thank you to all our Green Spaces colleagues who go above and beyond to….

Today's Friday Favourite choice comes from the whole Towneley Team and it's 'getting things done behind the scenes'! The Art Gallery has been decanted and all the paintings safely moved & protected whilst new lighting tracking is fitted. We are also upgrading the floor on the….

Our electricians have been working hard over the weekend to get the Jacobean staircase chandelier re-wired & working in time to reinstall before we reopen on February 14th ❤️ There's still lots to do but we're getting there! 💡 #towneleybehindthescenes

🤔Imagine meeting new people and being part of a friendly team who love Towneley as much as you do… 🏰 Imagine spending time in the beautiful Hall surrounded by history, art and wonderful stories… ❤️ Imagine sharing your passion for heritage with our lovely visitors… Why not find out more…

⭐️ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐️ One of our Volunteer Coordinator George’s favourite things is the Dragon Sculpture Trail in Towneley Park, which he loves to do with his grandchildren (when not busy in the Hall, of course 😉). 🐉🪾🌳 The trail has been organised by the brilliant Friends…

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Craftsmen Gardener Reece’s favourite is The War Memorial located on the grounds at Towneley which was unveiled in December 1926 and designed by Walter Gilbert. Reece says “The War Memorial at Towneley Hall is my favourite because it combines history….

Here at Towneley we’re starting 2026 with some maintenance and improvement work, and are all really busy behind the scenes. Today we have electricians continuing the installation of new lighting throughout the Hall, and the lovely folk from M&G protecting our paintings and taking down the….

Interested in history? Want to meet new people & fancy a New Year challenge? Come and join our fabulous team of volunteers. Find out more at one of our volunteer information events at 1400 on Saturday 10th & Sunday 18th January at Towneley Hall, or sign up here: towneley.org.uk/support-us/v...

Interested in history? Want to meet new people & fancy a New Year challenge? Come and join our fabulous team of volunteers. Find out more at one of our volunteer information events at 1400 on Saturday 10th & Sunday 18th January at Towneley Hall, or sign up here: towneley.org.uk/support-us/v...

✨The team at Towneley Hall would like to wish all our friends & visitors a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ✨ We thank you for your support during our restoration work and exciting re-opening. 2025 has been a very special year for Towneley! ❤️ Please note our…

Fancy a New Year change? Sign up here: towneley.org.uk/support-us/v...

📣 Last day (Sunday 21st December) to see the amazing exhibition curated by the British Textile Biennial team at Towneley Hall. 🏔️ Pioneers of the Material World shows tells the story of radical textile technologies created in Burnley which helped shape exploration of the world’s most…

🎄🎅🏻 Join us for the last weekend of our free festive family trail in the Hall, open 12-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) 20th and 21st December 🎅🏻🎄 Please note that the Hall will close to visitors at 4pm on 21st December and re-open…

⭐️ Welcome to our Friday Favourite ⭐️ Our big festive Friday favourite this week is all our brilliant volunteers who give their time to make Towneley Hall the wonderful place it is. We thank each and every one for sharing their passion and enthusiasm. We know our volunteers are a big favourite….

Are you ready for Christmas? Bill is!!! 🌲🐻 Bill the Bear's first book 'The Gold 'n' Shiny' along with lots of other Bill goodies is available in our shop, bear-illiant for Xmas gifts 🎁 ml Towneley shop is open today, tomorrow, Saturday & Sunday, and Christmas Eve next week 12-4pm

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Museum Assistant Jenny’s favourite is the painting ‘The Sun Had Closed the Winters Day’ by Joseph Farquharson (1846-1935) 🐑 🖼️ Jenny says “One of my favourite paintings in the collection (and definitely my favourite sheep!) This painting was given to the….

Come and take part in our Junior Sew Social Christmas Craft Workshop on Sunday 14th December, 12:30pm-2:30pm ⛄️🎄 Led by Cassie from the Sew Social Group, stitch your own felt decoration to take home. Suitable for ages 8+ accompanied by an adult. This will be held in….

🎄🎵 Come to Towneley Hall for a festive evening of Christmas Choral Music in the splendour of our beautiful Regency Rooms 🎵🎄 On Thursday 11th December 7.30-8.30pm, Blackburn Chamber Choir will perform a selection of wonderful pieces for the festive season. Book your tickets now! £10 including…..

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our Shop Receptionist Stephen’s favourite items are the needle felted Christmas Towneley Mice available to purchase in the shop, beautifully hand crafted by Felts Forever🐭🎄 Stephen says “It’s lovely to have Lisa’s mice for sale in the shop as she created the….

🎄🎵 Come and join us at Towneley for a festive evening of Christmas Choral Music in the splendour of our beautiful Regency Rooms 🎵🎄 On Thursday 11th December 7.30-8.30pm, Blackburn Chamber Choir will perform a selection of wonderful pieces for the festive season. Book your tickets now! £10….

Today is Museum Shop Sunday 🛍️ Come along and have a browse in our gift shop. We have a variety of different items to look at including handmade products by local artists which are ideal for unique gifts this Christmas 🤩 along with our branded merchandise & locally sourced products such as:…

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas 🎄 Despite the drizzle there's an amazing turn out for the Santa Dash 2025 in aid of Pendleside Hospice 🎅 Well done everyone, after running 5km through Towneley Park you'll deserve that bacon butty! #santadash @pendlesidehospice

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our volunteer Janet’s favourite items are the Whalley Abbey Vestments which are on display near the Chapel🤩 Janet says “ These items are very rare, many similar ones were destroyed at the time of the closing of monasteries under Henry VIII. They had been made…

🌹Happy Lancashire Day!!🌹 Today we're celebrating all things Lancashire with a spotlight on local businesses past & present 🛍️ Here are some adverts & packaging labels from the collection as well as a few locally made goodies available….

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our volunteer Ann has chosen the Apotropaic marks, also known as 'daisy wheels', carved into some of our historic furniture. It was a folk tradition believed to ward off evil spirits. Ann says “ These daisy wheels are so old, maybe even medieval, and they come….

Christmas needle felt workshop at Towneley Hall by Lisa at @Felts forever, creator of our wonderful Towneley Mice!   Come and make your very own needle felted Christmas decoration. Choose in advance between a gnome, Robin or penguin.    Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or eager to explore a new…

Today we’re supporting BBC’s Children in Need Day 💛 and we’re very pleased to share that when Pudsey Bear visited Towneley he formed Beary-special friendship with our Bill 🐻❤️. Pudsey loved Bill’s new storybook!! You can find this in our shop. Please give to this fabulous charity if you are able….

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟 Our volunteer David’s favourite item is a painting from our collection called ‘Cromwell after the Battle of Marston Moor’ by Ernest Crofts (1847 - 1911) which is on display in The Long Gallery 🖼️ David says “Charles Towneley fought and died at Marston Moor. He…..