Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery
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🌟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….
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….
January 9, 2026 at 10:18 AM
🌟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….
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….
January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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….
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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...
December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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...
December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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…
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…
December 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
✨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…
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...
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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…
🏔️ 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…
December 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
📣 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…
🏔️ 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…
Please note that the Hall will close to visitors at 4pm on 21st December and re-open…
December 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎄🎅🏻 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…
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….
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….
December 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
⭐️ 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….
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
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
December 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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
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….
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….
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌟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….
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….
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….
December 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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….
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…..
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…..
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🎄🎵 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…..
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….
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….
December 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🌟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….
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….
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….
December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🎄🎵 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….
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:…
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:…
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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:…
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
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
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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
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…
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…
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🌟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…
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….
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….
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🌹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….
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….
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….
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🌟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….
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…
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…
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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…
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….
Please give to this fabulous charity if you are able….
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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….
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…..
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…..
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🌟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…..
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…..
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we gathered to lay poppies at the War Memorial in Towneley Park, and paused to remember all those who have served for their country.
Thank you to James for playing The Last Post, to volunteers Michelle and Anne for providing….
Thank you to James for playing The Last Post, to volunteers Michelle and Anne for providing….
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we gathered to lay poppies at the War Memorial in Towneley Park, and paused to remember all those who have served for their country.
Thank you to James for playing The Last Post, to volunteers Michelle and Anne for providing….
Thank you to James for playing The Last Post, to volunteers Michelle and Anne for providing….
To mark Remembrance Sunday our volunteer Tony would like to share one of the most moving items from the collection, the memorial to Scout Henry (Harry) Manders. At just 16 years old, Harry was the youngest casualty from Burnley of the First World War.
Tony says “ First of all, let me tell you…
Tony says “ First of all, let me tell you…
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
To mark Remembrance Sunday our volunteer Tony would like to share one of the most moving items from the collection, the memorial to Scout Henry (Harry) Manders. At just 16 years old, Harry was the youngest casualty from Burnley of the First World War.
Tony says “ First of all, let me tell you…
Tony says “ First of all, let me tell you…