Burnley Mechanics Theatre
Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1BH
Explore 170 years of the history of Burnley Mechanics Institute and Theatre, including meet the Victorian caretaker - William Goom to hear stories from the building's past.
View a selection of films relating to the history of Burnley with Burnley Film Makers
11.30am-12.30pm - Burnley’s Last Tram, Burnley in 1939 before the War, Ian Nairne’s visit to Burnley in 1972, Building the Thompson Centre (1974) Burnley promotional film
1.00pm-2.00pm - films by Sam Hanna, Operation Springclean and The Royal Visit 1968, Express Story (1974) and the Barden School Community Group.
There will also be a display of decorative plasterwork items never before exhibited, relating to the Burnley Empire.
Drop in any time between 11 am and 3 pm.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 11am-3pm
Location & directions
Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1BH
- Directions:
- The Mechanics Theatre is located on Manchester Road next to Burnley Town Hall. It is a 5 minute walk from both Burnley Manchester Road train station and Burnley Bus Station. There is a bus stop directly outside of the Theatre.
- Contact on day:
- Burnley Mechanics Theatre
- Telephone number:
- +441282664400
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is via the Mechanics Theatre box office or online through Ticketsolve - booking link below.
- Booking contact name:
- Mechanics Theatre Box Office
- Booking telephone number:
- +441282664400
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873675901
- Booking opens:
- 29 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 20 Sep 2025 10:00 AM
Accessibility details
Burnley Mechanics Theatre is a heritage building and whilst the main public areas are accessible, we only allow two wheelchair users into the auditorium at once, to ensure safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information regarding building access, please contact the box office or visit our website for details: https://blcgroup.co.uk/locations/burnley-mechanics-theatre/
