Located in the Wharfmaster's House and Canal Toll Office at Burnley Wharf, the Visitor Centre contains displays about The Weavers' Triangle, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the cotton industry and its workers. Admission is FREE.
Price Details
Adult Ticket
(Adult)
Free Admission
Concession
Free Admission
Child Ticket
(Child)
Free Admission
Opening
01 Apr 2010 to 31 Oct 2010
Monday 14:00-16:00
Tuesday 14:00-16:00
Saturday 14:00-16:00
Sunday 14:00-16:00
The visitor centre is located in the former Wharfmaster's House and Toll Office at Burnley Wharf and Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It's displays tell about the area now known as the Weavers' Triangle and the canal as well as how cotton is made. Period rooms - a Victorian parlour and a weaver's dwelling show a contrast of two lifestyles.
The Burnley Fair Room, with a working model fairground, illustrates the workers' holidays and there is also a recreated Victorian schoolroom.
A short walk along the towpath is Oak Mount Mill engine house which is open for a number of occasions during the summer. Please visit the website for further details.
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