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The Pennine development is set in the south west of Burnley. Burnley itself is surrounded by hills and moorland; it lies in a hollow where the River Calder and the River Brun meet.
Its industrial past belies its rural setting with nearly two-thirds countryside. Its central location offers excellent transport links to the rest of the U.K and Its scenery of woods, farmlands and waterways disguises its proximity to larger places like Manchester and Liverpool.
The Cog Lane development is approximately 1.5 miles from Burnley Centre and less than 1 mile from junction10 of the M65
The development is surrounded by green scenery and stunning countryside. Scott Park is a short walk away. The vast and stunning Yorkshire Dales are approximatley 20 miles away
Burnley has recently attracted investment of over £1billion
The town and the surrounding area has the highest concentration of Aerospace companies than anywhere else in Western Europe
Currently in construction is an £80 million University and College Campus, a new Advanced Manufacturing Business Park and a £70 million Shopping & Leisure development
A £28 million Health & Leisure Centre, the first of its kind in the country, will combine health and a blueprint for combining health and leisure facilities under one roof
As a market town Burnley has plenty of shops, banks and bars and close to the development are day to day amenities like post offices and newsagents
Burnley has been officially recognised as a Fairtrade town and actively promotes Fairtrade products at many of its shops, cafés and restaurants
In 1886 Burnley was the biggest producer of cotton cloth in the world
Shopping and leisure
Charter Walk Shopping Centre is close by with a number of recognisable high street names. It has a large market with over 250 stalls and Victorian streets house many boutiques, art galleries, music and specialist shops.
Burnley has a wide range of leisure facilities all within walking distance of the town centre including; Multi-Screen Cinema, Leisure Centre, Ten-Pin Bowling Alley, Art Gallery, Modern Bingo Hall, Premier League Football Club, and numerous other attractions.
Out and about, things to do
Burnley capitalises on its industrial past and brewing tradition. Queen Street Mill textile museum provides a real life example of what a working cotton mill would have been like in the 1800's. The museum of local history captures the area's past
Moorhouses is an award winning brewery which produces some of the best real ales in the country. Guided tours and tasting sessions are run regularly
Burnley Mechanics is a renowned theatre and music venue. It plays host to many well known acts and has a famous jazz and blues festival every year attracting 1000's of visitors
An £80million University and college campus is being developed
Within an hour's drive of Burnley buyers will find 3 major airports and 3 national parks
English Heritage Commissioner and bestselling author, Bill Bryson, gives his backing to the multi million pound plans to transform Burnley's Historic canalise area known as the ‘Weavers' Triangle', he said:"I find this whole area terribly exciting. It's wonderful to see these old building being put to new use"
Burnley has a vast range of pubs, bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. From warm traditional pubs to more modern pub chains
The town has a multi-screen cinema and bowling alley but for the more outdoorsy types Burnley has cricket clubs, sailing clubs, golf courses and over 400 kilometers of cycle ways, bridle paths and foot paths liking the town with the South Pennine Moors.
Travel
A short drive from Cog Lane brings you direct to the M65 which provides access to Accrington, Blackburn, Preston, Nelson and Colne. Nearby Burnley has excellent public transport links as well as three railway stations which
Travelto Preston, Blackpool, Leeds and York.
Schools & Education
Cherry Farm Primary School is on the doorstep of the new development. There are another six primary schools nearby and a number of secondary schools