The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre

Situated at Burnley Wharf by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the Visitor Centre tells the story of the canal, cotton and the Weavers' Triangle.

You can find out how cotton was made and try your hand at weaving. Whilst a weavers' dwelling brings life home life from a hundred years ago.

A weaver's life wasn't all work and no play and the Burnley Fair room allows visitors to discover what workers holidays were like. The room includes a popular working model fairground.

You can also take a look around Burnley Canal Toll Office where tolls were paid for using the canal or experience 19th century scholl life in our Victorian classroom.

Opening Times - 2008

2pm to 4pm

Easter to the end of September:-
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

October:-
Saturday, Sunday

Also open Good Friday

Entry is Free - Donations appreciated

Group Visits

It is possible to visit at other times by appointment.

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Access

Limited disabled access. Alternative route for wheelchairs to canal towpath and basement rooms. Please ask for assistance.

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Finding Us

The Visitor Centre is located in the former Wharfmaster's House and Canal Toll Office at Burnley Wharf. The entrance is on Manchester Road about two hundred metres uphill from the Town Hall.

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