The Anonymous Widower

Towneley Park and Hall

I think we’re all going to hearing more about Towneley Hall, as it is again being used as the location for the new series of the BBC’s Antiques Master.

Eric Knowles has described it as a hidden gem and I won’t argue with that.

Towneley Hall

I walked to the Park from the town centre and spent an enjoyable couple of hours there.  I had an excellent coffee in the cafe and explored the house and its art gallery.  It was just a pity that they charge non-Burnley residents for entry to the house. Some gluten-free food would have been welcome to.  There was some baked potatoes, but I wasn’t sure of the fillings.  There was also some nice-looking home-made cakes, so why not some chocolate ones, as some of the traditional recipes don’t use wheat flour.

I then walked down the hill to Turf Moor for the match.

Towneley Park

Since my visit, I’ve looked at maps and the Internet and have found that the Hall used to have its own station. Obvious;ly, reopening the station is not on, but perhaps a trail from the station to the park vaguely following the route of the railway might be an idea. It might also be fairly level, so an easier walk than the one I took by my circuitous route. It would also be safer, separate from the traffic and with a nice down hill run into the town. I suspect too, that it would have good panoramic views over Burnley. I took this picture as I walked down to the town from the station.

Walking Down into Burnley

But the view would be better, if you were higher up, as the direct route might well be. It certainly wouldn’t be as boring as walking along a busy dual carriageway.

April 3, 2011 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Burnley, Walking