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Modern Bury’s got it all – from the world-famous Bury Market that’s brimming with character, to cracking places to eat and drink, and shops you’ll love to browse. It’s a proper mix of award-winning attractions with a big friendly welcome

Welcome to Bury – birthplace of the flying shuttle, a proud mill town from the days of the Industrial Revolution, and home to the award-winning Bury Market, East Lancashire Railway and the legendary Lancashire Fusiliers.

This is your go-to guide for all things Bury – from local news, events and cracking business offers, to tips on the best spots to visit and days out so you can make the most of brilliant Bury.

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🎨 Bury Festival of Art returns this October!
Get ready for a weekend of creativity as artists, makers and creatives from across the borough come together for the third Bury Festival of Art, taking place Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October.
From Bury Art Museum and The Met to galleries, community spaces and some more unexpected locations, there’ll be plenty to discover - with exhibitions, artwork, creative activities and the chance to meet some of the talented people behind Bury’s thriving arts scene. 🖼️✨
And the best bit? Entry is free.
So why not make a day of it? Explore the festival venues, discover local artists and see a different side of Bury along the way.
📍 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October
🎟️ Free entry
For a full breakdown of all the venues, artists and what’s happening at each location, visit Discover Bury website or follow @culturebury or @bury_art_museum 
📸Images: Chris Foster
#BuryFestivalOfArt #DiscoverBury #Bury #ArtInBury #WhatsOnBury #BuryCulture #SupportLocalArtists #GreaterManchester
🍺 Oktoberfest season has arrived in Bury!
If good beer is your thing, there’s plenty to discover in Bury this autumn.
From 5 – 11 October, Broad Street Social is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit. And with a place in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027, you can expect a top-notch pint alongside the celebrations. 🍻
On 3 October, Marketside Tavern is hosting its own Oktoberfest, with a fantastic range of bottled beers and live music from Steve Hogan.
And if you’re exploring Bury’s beer scene, there are plenty more stops worth making:
🍺 Two Tubs – a local legend with a great reputation for real ale.
🍺 The Robert Peel – right in Market Place, with a good choice of beers and a lively atmosphere.
🍺 The Bank – a welcoming central spot for drinks, sports, a game of pool and a relaxed town-centre atmosphere.
🍺 The Old White Lion – a historic Bury pub and another good stop for beer lovers.
🍺 Wyldes - a great spot for live sports, great beer, and unforgettable nights
🍺 Murphy’s – over on Silver Street, offering a great Guinness and another option to add to your Bury pub crawl.
🍺 The Knowsley – a welcoming, family and dog-friendly pub on Haymarket Street.
🍺 Trackside – pints on the platform at East Lancashire Railway and a bit of train spotting too! 
And the beer celebrations don’t stop in October…
🍻 The Met’s Beer Festival returns 6–7 November, celebrating some of the best breweries from across the North West, including Brewsmith, Brightside Brewing Company and Wakey Wakey Brew Co, with more to be announced.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via The Met’s website.
So whether you’re raising a stein, discovering a new local or working your way through some of the North West’s best breweries, Bury has plenty to put in your pint glass this autumn. 
🍻 Want to discover more? Read our Beer & Pub Guide on the Discover Bury Blog for more places to enjoy a pint in and around the town.
🛍️ Love a charity shop? You’re spoilt for choice in Bury!
There’s something rather satisfying about finding a bargain while giving pre-loved items a new lease of life - and knowing your purchase is helping support a good cause too. 💚
The A World UK CIC has expanded its presence in Mill Gate with a larger store, alongside its existing smaller shop. And there’s plenty to browse, from Halloween decorations and homewares to clothing, wedding dresses, accessories and much more. You never quite know what you might find!
And they’re part of a great selection of charity shops around Bury town centre, including:
📍 Bury Hospice – Mill Gate
📍 British Heart Foundation – Market Street & The Rock
📍 Mencap – The Rock
So whether you’re hunting for a hidden gem, looking for something for the house, refreshing your wardrobe or simply fancy a browse, why not make a few charity shops part of your next trip into Bury? 
If you are having a seasonal clear out, Mencap are looking for donations. 
♻️ Re-use. Recycle. Support a good cause.
What’s your best charity shop bargain? Let us know! 
#DiscoverBury #Bury #CharityShopping #ShopLocal #PreLoved #TheAWorldUK #MillGate #BuryTownCentre
🚂 Fancy becoming part of the East Lancashire Railway?
The East Lancashire Railway is inviting prospective volunteers to its first Event, Catering and Retail Volunteer Open Day on Monday 12 October.
There are lots of ways to get involved – from serving cream tea aboard a first-class carriage and helping with Rail Ale Trails, to getting into the Halloween spirit on the Ghost Train or helping at family events like Days Out with Thomas and the Santa Specials. 🎃🎅
No previous experience is needed**, and full training is provided. The ELR will help match you with roles that suit your interests and experience.
📅 Monday 12 October
📍 Trackside Bar, Bury Bolton Street Station
🕙 10am–3pm
Whether you're ready to volunteer or simply curious about what it's like behind the scenes, come along, meet the team and find out more.
👉 Could you see yourself becoming part of the ELR volunteer team? You can read more in the news section over at Discover Bury website.
🍂 WHAT’S ON IN BURY THIS OCTOBER?🎃
Autumn has arrived, and there’s plenty happening across Bury this month.
From the Bury Festival of Art and live music at Wax & Beans, to family fun and spooky shows at The Met, a FREE Pumpkin Patch at Mill Gate and ghostly happenings on the East Lancashire Railway – there’s something to add to your October calendar. 👇
🎨 Bury Festival of Art – 10–11 October
🧪 The Met: Brain Bending Science Illusion Show – 27 October
🎶 Wax & Beans – live music and events throughout October
🎃 FREE Pumpkin Patch & Face Painter at Mill Gate – 29 October
👻 Halloween Ghost Trains at East Lancashire Railway – 29–31 October
And that’s just a selection!
Swipe through for some of our October picks, then head to Discover Bury website to find more events happening across the town.
🍁 What are you looking forward to this October? Tell us your favourite Halloween treats...
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🏃‍♀️❤️ Looking back at a brilliant day in Bury!
What a weekend! The Bury BID 10K brought thousands of runners, supporters and volunteers into the town, creating an incredible atmosphere from the start line to the finish.
From seasoned runners chasing a PB, to first-timers taking on their first 10K and hundreds of young runners in the Mini and Junior races, there was plenty to celebrate.
It was also fantastic to see so many of our BID businesses getting involved, with levy payers taking advantage of their free places and representing their businesses on race day. 👏
And a special thank you to Vicki Kay and the team at Barista for looking after our guests and keeping runners and supporters fuelled! ☕🏃‍♀️
As title sponsor, we're proud to have supported an event that brought people into Bury, raised thousands of pounds for charity and created such a brilliant sense of community.
A huge well done to everyone who took part, volunteered, supported or helped make the day happen. ❤️
📸 Take a look back at some of our favourite moments.
For the latest news including a race overview and the winning times, visiting www.discoverbury.co.uk.
#BuryBID10K #DiscoverBury #RunForAll #Bury #LoveBury #SupportLocal
🚌 Have your say on the future of Bury Interchange
The consultation on proposals to redevelop Bury Interchange closes this Sunday 27 September at 11.59pm.
Transport for Greater Manchester, Bury Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority are seeking views on plans for a modern, accessible transport hub, including proposals for:
• A new interchange building
• Improvements to the bus station and passenger facilities
• Upgraded Metrolink platforms and access
• Better walking, wheeling and cycling routes
• Improved public spaces
• Potential new residential apartments
The proposals aim to improve connections across the Bee Network and create a better gateway into Bury town centre.
👉 Have your say before the consultation closes: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport-for-greater-manchester/copy-of-improving-journeys-manchester/
📍 You can also speak to the project team at Bury Interchange on Saturday 26 September, 9.30am – 1.30pm.
Find out more about the project: www.tfgm.com/projects/bury-interchange
Have you popped into the Bury Works NeighbourHub at Mill Gate yet? 👋
Located on Union Arcade, near B&M, the NeighbourHub is a welcoming drop-in space where local people can get help, advice and support all under one roof.
Whether you need support with finding work, writing a CV, training and skills, managing money, housing, health and wellbeing or getting online, the team can help you find the right support.
📍 18 Union Arcade, Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Bury, BL9 0QQ
🕙 Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
🚶 No appointment needed – just drop in.
Pop in and see how the Bury Works NeighbourHub could help you.