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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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Alfred’s 5K Run Club - 13 September 2026

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Alfred’s 5K Run Club - 13 September 2026

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Heritage Open Days 2026 – Radcliffe Parish Church: Local War Heroes Remembered - 13 September 2026

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Heritage Open Days 2026 – Radcliffe Parish Church: Local War Heroes Remembered - 13 September 2026

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Strictly Best Foot Forward - 13 September 2026

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Strictly Best Foot Forward - 13 September 2026

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Heritage Open Days 2026 – East Lancashire Railway Open Day - 13 September 2026

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Heritage Open Days 2026 – East Lancashire Railway Open Day - 13 September 2026

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Lancastrian Lunch – East Lancashire Railway - 13 September 2026

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Lancastrian Lunch – East Lancashire Railway - 13 September 2026

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New – Bury Town Centre Guide

Are you ready to Discover Bury? Located just north of Manchester, our bustling town blends cultural attractions, fascinating history, natural beauty and a whole host of things to see and do. Whether you’re here for the day or planning a long stay, there’s something for everyone.

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🏛️ Heritage Open Days 2026 start today! From 11–20 September, discover some of the fascinating stories, people and places that have shaped Bury and the surrounding area. There are plenty of free events and activities to explore, including: 👀 Behind-the-scenes tours at The Met 🚶 Guided walks with League of Curiosity ✏️ Urban sketching with Two Crows Art Studio 📚 Activities at Bury Library & Archives 🚂 Special events at East Lancashire Railway ⛪ Heritage events at Radcliffe Parish Church Whether you're a lifelong Bury resident or visiting for the first time, there's plenty to discover. Find the programme of town centre events on www.discoverbury.co.uk or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk for a full programme. #DiscoverBury #HeritageOpenDays #Bury #VisitBury #BuryHeritage
LOOKING FOR WORK? Bury Works Recruitment Fair is happening today. 👋 Local employers and jobseekers are coming together at The Met, Bury, today for the Bury Works Recruitment Event. 📅 Wednesday 9 September ⏰ 10am–1.30pm 📍 The Met, Bury For jobseekers, it’s a chance to meet local employers including Casewells and discover current opportunities. The event is hosted by Bury Works in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and Bury BID. For the latest vacancies, visit https://discoverbury.co.uk/category/jobs/ #Bury #BuryWorks #Jobs #Recruitment #BuryBusinesses #BuryBID #BackingBusienss
💡 One of the benefits of being a Bury BID business BID levy-paying businesses can access FREE Emergency First Aid at Work training, helping you save money on essential training while giving staff valuable, potentially life-saving skills. 📅 15 October 2026 ⏰ 9.15am–4pm 📍 The Fusilier Museum, Moss Street, Bury Further dates are available in November, January and March. You can also access FREE online training through SEEDL, with courses designed to help staff develop new skills. It’s practical support that puts your BID investment back into local businesses. 👉 Find out more about training available to BID businesses via www.discoverbury.co.uk. #BuryBID #BuryBusinesses #BusinessSupport #Training #MakingBuryBetter
📣 September’s Bury BID Newsletter is here There’s plenty happening across Bury this month and plenty of ways for local businesses to get involved. This month we’re highlighting: 🎪 Our support for Glaston-Bury 🏃 The Bury BID 10K, with nearly 1,600 runners expected in the town centre 🏛️ Heritage Open Days, celebrating Bury’s fascinating history 🧹 Our latest Safe & Clean work 🔐 Business Crime Reporting, now with 169 members 💼 The Bury Works Recruitment Event 🎓 FREE training and development opportunities for BID businesses It’s all part of our work to support local businesses and help make Bury a better place to work, visit and invest. Our Rangers will be out delivering the newsletter this week but if you want the latest newsletter sooner follow Bury BID on LinkedIn where you can subscribe. #BuryBID #BuryBusinesses #DiscoverBury #MakingBuryBetter #BuryBIDnews
🍂 WHAT’S ON IN BURY THIS SEPTEMBER 🍂 September is packed with things to see, hear and do in Bury — from heritage and culture to live music, comedy, theatre, art and plenty of opportunities to get involved. 👇 🏛️ HERITAGE & CULTURE Heritage Week brings events and activities to The Met, East Lancashire Railway, Bury Library & Archives and more. 📻 TOPICAL DISCUSSION BBC Radio 4’s *Any Questions?* comes to The Fusilier Museum. 🎤 BROAD STREET SOCIAL Becky Tate - 4 Sept Broadly Speaking - 8 Sept Live Jazz - 18 Sept Arts & Crafts - 23 Sept Quiz Night - 29 Sept 🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Catch live music at Marketside Tavern on 5 & 10 September, while Wax & Beans has a brilliant line-up throughout the month, including a meet & greet with Natalie Imbruglia, a book signing with Clint Boon and live music from Bloc Party, hosted by The Met. 🏃 CALLING ALL RUNNERS Bury BID 10K takes place on 20 September, bringing runners and supporters into the town centre. 🎭 ENTERTAINMENT The Met launches a new programme of music, comedy, community events and theatre, including The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town on 20 September and The Secret Storytelling Club on 25 September. 🎨 GET CREATIVE Watercolour Workshop at Bury Art Museum — 15 Sept Life Drawing — 24 Sept 🧡 QUIZ NIGHT Racconto Lounge is hosting a *Friends* TV Show Quiz on 10 September. ✨ And that's still only a snapshot of what's happening! 📅 Planning a visit? Head to discoverbury.co.uk to explore more September events and start making plans. Follow @DiscoverBury for What's On updates. #DiscoverBury #WhatsOnBury #Bury #BuryTownCentre #SeptemberInBury #ThingsToDo
🙌 Volunteers needed for the Bury BID 10K! The countdown to the Bury BID 10K on Sunday 20 September is on, and the event team are still looking for individuals and groups to help make race day a success. There are a range of roles available, including: 🏃 Route Marshals 🏅 Finish Processing 🎒 Baggage Team 📋 Race Office Support And there are some great benefits to getting involved: 🎟️ Free race entry into another Run For All event (excluding marathons) 🎁 Goody bag with a snack and drink on the day ❤️ The chance to be part of a fantastic community event supporting local charities Whether you're volunteering as an individual, with friends or as a group, your support can help make a real difference on race day. 📅 Sunday 20 September 2026 👉 Find out more and sign up: https://vmodcui.active.com/responsive/eventGroups/3185805/jobs or click the link in our bio in Instagram. Know someone who would make a great volunteer? Tag them below! For what's on visit discoverbury.co.uk or follow us @DiscoverBury. #BuryBID10K #DiscoverBury #RunForAll #VolunteersNeeded #Bury #Community #SupportLocal
🎸 LIVE MUSIC AT HMV BURY!🎸 This Saturday, 5 September, get ready to hear Double Yellows live at HMV in Mill Gate! 🤘 The Wigan-based indie/punk/rock power trio are bringing their original sound to Bury – with zero covers and plenty of energy. Double Yellows have been making their mark on the northern live music scene, including a recent appearance at Glaston-Bury, and have featured on BBC Introducing. Their releases include Run With Me, Gonna Be Alright! and the EP Depends Where You're Stood. They were originally due to play earlier this year, so we're delighted to finally have them back in Bury! 🙌 📅 Saturday 5 September 🎸 Double Yellows 📍 HMV, Mill Gate, Bury And this is just the start… 👀 More live music dates will be announced throughout September and October. 👉 Follow @DiscoverBury and @HMV_Bury for the latest updates and upcoming gigs. Come along, support live music and support your town centre businesses while you're here! ❤️ #DiscoverBury #Bury #BuryTownCentre #LiveMusic #DoubleYellows #HMVBury #SupportLocal #IndieRock #LiveMusicBury
Looking for your next opportunity in Bury? There are local employers looking to grow their teams - including Casewells, who will be at the Bury Works Recruitment Event at The Met next week. Casewells are recruiting for a number of hospitality roles and will be there to meet potential candidates, answer questions and have informal chats about the opportunities available. No pressure. No formal interview. Just an opportunity to meet the team and find out more. Wednesday 9 September** 9am–1.30pm The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW Whether you already have hospitality experience or you're looking to take your first step into the industry, it's worth coming along. The event brings local employers together with job-ready candidates and is hosted by Bury Works, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and Bury BID. Looking for work? Come along, meet local employers and discover what's available right here in Bury. You can also find local vacancies from Bury businesses on the Discover Bury website. #BuryWorks #Recruitment #Hiring #JobsInBury #BuryBusiness #BuryBID #DiscoverBury #WorkInBury