Opened in 1801, Mile Wharf, as it was then locally known, was instrumental in creating the industrial boom that took place in the North, ultimately making Burnley one of the world’s largest producers of cotton cloth in the mid 1860s.
Established in 1784, our heritage buildings were a central point for the Industrial Revolution once the Burnley Canal became fully operational in 1810.
With multiple functions, these buildings provided work spaces for the much needed blacksmiths, forgers, boat builders, farriers and later carpenters. Now they are ready to serve the community once again as a hub for leisure activity, wellbeing and enjoyment.