
Venue Hire
At Burnley Leisure & Culture, we pride ourselves in offering a wide-ranging portfolio of affordable function venues, which are available to hire for small family events, right up to large corporate gatherings.

Discover Burnley’s premier venues, each designed to impress
Our highly experienced catering teams can provide food options to suit your event, starts from £7.50 per person, while our dedicated event management team will be on hand to help out every step of the way. A full range of decoration, entertainment and drinks packages are also available.
And that’s not all. By holding your event with us, you’ll also be supporting the Burnley community, as we reinvest any surplus operating profits into facilities and services that benefit the borough.
Our Grade 2* listed building has played host to some of the finest talent in theatre. Here you’ll find state-of-the-art technical facilities and a variety of drinking and dining spaces, in a vibrant setting.
Ideal for:
- Charity dinners, sportsman’s dinners, graduations, and proms (60-220 people)
- Birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings (60-120 people)
- Meetings and conferences (10-495 people)
- Wedding receptions (80-220 people)
Our premier sports complex which is home to the Prairie Bistro as well a Toptracer golf driving range, 3G pitches, and mini golf course.
Ideal for:
- Charity dinners, sportsman’s dinners, graduations, and proms (60-120 people)
- Birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings (60-120 people)
- Baby showers (20-60 people)
- Meetings and conferences (10-120 people)
- Funeral teas (60-120 people)
A picturesque setting within the Towneley Park woodlands, complete with 18-hole, pitch & putt, and footgolf course. Our function room and 197 Bistro & Bar are situated here, providing the perfect combination for a variety of functions.
Ideal for:
- Birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings (40-80 people)
- Baby showers (20-60 people)
- Wedding breakfasts (40-60 people)
- Funeral teas (40-70 people)
The perfect 1920’s art deco styled event space that’s ideal for special family celebrations, as well as corporate events. Here, you and your guests can enjoy the views from the stunning raised vista over the boating lake and rose garden.
Ideal for:
- Birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings (30-50 people)
- Baby showers (20-50 people)
- Wedding breakfasts (30-50 people)
- Funeral teas (30-50 people)
Explore our diverse dining experiences across all our restaurants
From casual bites to fine dining, each venue is designed to deliver exceptional food, welcoming service, and memorable moments—whether you’re joining us for a meal, hosting an event, or planning a special celebration.
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197 Bistro
Read more: 197 Bistro
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Down Town Cafe & Kitchen
Read more: Down Town Cafe & Kitchen
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Mechanics Bistro
Read more: Mechanics Bistro
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Prairie Bistro
Read more: Prairie Bistro
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Rotunda
Read more: Rotunda
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The Boathouse Café
Read more: The Boathouse Café
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The Pavilion
Read more: The Pavilion





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