Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum
Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Grade I listed mansion and public park in Burnley, England
The 440-acre park features formal gardens, woodlands, meadows, and sports facilities surrounding a grand 14th-century country residence with decorated halls and period rooms.
Originally home to the Towneley family from 1200, the estate was sold to Burnley Corporation in 1901 for £17,600, marking the end of private ownership.
The hall exhibits Victorian paintings, Whalley Abbey vestments, Lancashire furniture, military artifacts, and an Antwerp altarpiece from 1525 in its private chapel.
Visitors can enjoy tennis courts, bowling greens, two golf courses, nature trails, children's play areas, and a museum that opens daily with guided tours available.
Local folklore speaks of a supernatural entity appearing every seven years near the hall, connected to Sir John Towneley and his treatment of local residents.
Location: Burnley
Part of: Burnley Borough Council
Website: http://burnley.gov.uk/towneley
GPS coordinates: 53.77390,-2.22250
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:22
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