Padiham Memorial Park — Attraction in Burnley

I thought three and a half stars really but I'm giving this park the benefit of the doubt because some bright people have decided to open or reopen the cafe kiosk which is great. I've not sampled their wares yet but I will. It was quiet, surprisingly, for a warm Saturday afternoon in August but the park has a childrens playground with a water pump and sandpit. A bandstand which would be fab if it got used and pleasant green space. Someone is working hard on the planting and despite the need for one or two more signposts I thought that all in all it was pretty good. You can even get down to the disused railway line where, I kid you not, there is a wooden sculpture dedicated to White lightening. Shurely shome...

Great place to walk your dog's, has a little but packed play area, with a large sand pit which is very popular with kids. We have never seen the place in a mess or any dog muck, which is amazing as there are always dog walkers not willing to pick up their dogs mess. They must have keepers checking the place regular. There are lots of little paths going in lots of directions to give you lots to view as you walk. Plenty of seats spread out if you need to rest or have...

A beautiful park, lots of large grassy areas and woodland walks. A large park with water and sand area, a bandstand that has been reinstated recently. There are lots of hidden gems, including the air raid shelter, old railway, the river Calder, miniture castles and large bridges with views of Padiham. The park also has toilet facilities and is...