Friends Of Towneley Park

Charity no. 1144988

The main activities of the group are to:

  • Promote the benefits of Towneley Park for all visitors and users.
  • Contribute to events in the Park.
  • Meet and discuss with Park users, issues relating to the Park.
  • Help maintain and improve all aspects of the Park.
  • Support the Council’s role in the Park.
  • Publicise the Park.
  • Help improve visitors’ understanding and enjoyment of the Park’s heritage.

The Friends of Towneley Park normally meet four times a year to organise activities and events which are available to all who care about Towneley Park. We hold our Annual General Meeting in October, and other meetings in January, April and July.

The Maintenance & Improvement Group (MIG) meet every Thursday morning at 10am for a couple of hours to help maintain the park and make it somewhere that people want to spend time. You don’t need to be an expert gardener to join us, just bring your time, enthusiasm, and don’t be afraid to maybe get muddy. There’s a brew and a biscuit waiting afterwards.


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Walk around towneley

Fancy a walk around Towneley’s grounds – find our favourite routes in this printable version of our walks leaflet.

walk leaflet cover

Want to Join Us?

The Friends group is a registered charity whose purpose is to improve the facilities and the environment of Towneley Park by working in partnership with Burnley Borough Council.

Duck Race at Towneley, Sunday 4th October 2026

As part of the Burnley Nature Festival 2026 the Friends of Towneley Park, with support from the Ribble Rivers Trust, are bringing a Duck Race to Towneley Park! 🚣‍♀️🦆

Taking place in the River Calder, this fantastic fundraiser gives you the chance to sponsor a duck for just £1.

All additional funds raised will help support the work of the Friends of Towneley Park, helping protect, enhance and celebrate one of Burnley’s most treasured green spaces for everyone to enjoy 💚🌳

You can buy your ducks online using the link here – https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/share/873689018 or via the QR code in the poster at the foot of this message. You’ll need to be quick though, as online sales end on Wednesday, 30th September

Or keep your eyes peeled as tickets will also be available to purchase in person at local venues in the run up to the event including:-

Towneley Hall

The Rotunda Café Towneley Park

Bistro 197

The Tipsy Fork – St James Street

Padiham Leisure Centre

Grab your tickets, invite your friends, and join us for a fantastic day at Burnley Nature Festival!

FOTP volunteers Maureen and Karen were out drumming up support and selling tickets at the Park Run on Saturday morning

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Duck Race at Towneley
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Dragons Summer Trail

If you want something to do in the park over the weekend we still have our ‘Dragons’ Summer Trail’ available. Sheets are £1 from the Hall shop; open 12:00 until 4:30, profits go
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Vandalism on the Dragon Trail

Sadly Violet the dragon (seen above in better days) has been smashed up by vandals. Luckily some kind members of the public brought her remains to our meeting room, by the bowling green
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