Located just to the north of Manchester, the town of Burnley is popular with visitors who are interested in exploring the area’s intense natural beauty and pretty old buildings. Burnley makes a great place to use as a base to explore northeast England as there are plenty of places to spend the night here as well as companies offering car rental in Burnley.

There are a large number of interesting attractions to explore in the centre of town and one of Burnley’s oldest buildings is Townley Hall, which features a dungeon and battlements. Nearby is the 17th century Gawthorpe Hall, which is open to the public and contains exhibitions of lace and textiles.

After taking the time to explore the town, visitors who have picked up cheap car hire in Burnley can take their time exploring the areas of intense natural beauty around Burnley. The Forest of Bowland is an enchanting place to explore while the sun shines and a number of walking trails lead through the forest.

Burnley features a good number of places to eat and drink, and visitors will find a wide range of café bars and restaurants. Those in search of liquid refreshment will also find plenty of pubs to relax in, while others chose to dance the night away in one of Burnley’s vibrant nightclubs.

One of the main daytrip destinations in this part of the world is the city of Manchester, which can be reached in less than an hour with car hire in Burnley. Motorists simply need to follow the A56 and M66 to the south, while those who follow the road to the east can reach Preston and Blackburn.