Towneley Hall Burnley
Burnley · BB11
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Summary
A medieval and Tudor country house in the hills above Burnley — a quadrangular hall of 14th to 18th century construction, now Burnley’s museum, with period rooms, a chapel, and 200 acres of parkland.
About this location
Towneley Hall is a country house at the edge of Burnley, built in stages from the 14th century through to the 18th. The building has a quadrangular plan with the Great Hall at the centre; the exterior mixes medieval stonework, Tudor windows, and Georgian additions. The Hall is now Burnley Borough Council’s museum and art gallery, with period rooms fitted as domestic interiors of different periods.
The house has a medieval great hall, a Baroque entrance hall, and a series of rooms including a chapel with late-medieval stonework. The 200-acre park — Towneley Park — surrounds the house with woodland and a deer enclosure. The park is used as a public park; the house interior is the museum.
For productions, Towneley gives a northern English country house interior of a type that is affordable and accessible compared to grander heritage sites. The medieval chapel, the great hall, and the period rooms give several distinct interior environments. Burnley Borough Council manages the site and has a film hire process.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Burnley has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Towneley Hall Burnley?
- Yes — filming on or around Towneley Hall Burnley typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Towneley Hall Burnley?
- On-site parking is available at Towneley Hall Burnley. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Towneley Hall Burnley?
- Towneley Hall Burnley sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Towneley Hall Burnley?
- Towneley Hall Burnley can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Towneley Hall Burnley before?
- Towneley Hall Burnley appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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