Here are 29 things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley on Mad Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and during Twixmas

The Christmas weekend is packed full of festive fun for all ages.
By Laura Longworth
Published 22nd Dec 2022, 14:44 BST
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Whether you’re looking for one last night out with pals or a magical family adventure before the big day, our guide has plenty to offer.

Here are 29 things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley over the weekend and during Twixmas:

Mad Friday

A Christmas reveller. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)A Christmas reveller. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Christmas reveller. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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10am – noon Weekly community cafe at Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club, 43-45 Whalley Rd, Read, Burnley. Tea, coffee, cakes.

10am – 4pm Ice rink in St James’ Street by Wilko.

Noon Festive Family Fun with Santa and Burnley Pantomime Society, hosted by The Little Party People Entertainment and Burnley Pantomime Society at Burnley Mechanics.

2-30pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol at Burnley Mechanics.

6pm Circ de Funk Mad Funky Friday and Cirq Soul Collective Christmas Party at Circ Retro Bar, 3, The Stack Houses, Bank Parade, Burnley.