Burnley is a market town about 34km from Manchester, UK. It is served by a list of airports with the nearest one being Leeds Bradford International Airport, about 60 km from the town. Recently the town has had a post-economic bust, in which saw it grow to both a commercial as well as the tourist attraction site. Once you get your car hire at Leeds airport, there are several places you should definitely

Things to Do in Burnley

Pendle Hill- there is a lot of speculation about this place. It is said that at one point in the past, 12 witches used to dwell here. Are you for some spooky adventure? Pendle Hill has that for you alongside nature walks and sometimes events held there.
Turf Moor- this town has a football stadium of its own and is home to the local football club. The Burnley people have a soft spot for this place so it is worth checking it out as part of exploring the local culture.
Towneley Park- this is the largest parks in the town and probably the most with activity during the day. You can take an afternoon out with your family and just stroll through the park and marvel at the different personalities. You can carry a board game with you or a small picnic basket if you wish and later on you can take a trip to Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum.
Gawthorpe Hall- rich in the Elizabethan design and feel, this is a country house erected on the bank of the Calder River. If you like taking photos of beautiful buildings, this should be one of the places to drive to with your car hire. It is rated Grade 1 by the local council and it houses a lot of the English heritage.
Forest of Burnley-this is by far one of the largest man made forest you are ever going to see. It sits with over 2000 species of trees which were planted to replace the 200 ha woodland that was once desolate.

Burnley may be a small market town, but its attractions is definitely worth the trip in your car hire. Besides the beautiful buildings and social parks, this English town also houses a number of affordable restaurants, clubs as well as hotels where you can spend the night. Just make sure you book accommodation in an area accessible with good roads to drive in. you may also want to pick a place that is nearest to the attractions so you don’t drive a long way.