Tales of the Urban Explorer: The Adelphi

The Adelphi is one I covered in a set of fails a few weeks ago. It was never going to continue to be in this status as ‘uncharted’ for long as getting in was blatantly obvious.

I don’t see a reason to be coy and secretive as the only thing of value in there is dust, muck, crap, and cobwebs. So if you want to know where it is, then use this article to find it, it's not that hard.

The Adelphi may also render you with a FREE broken leg if you are not careful; such is the state of the floors on the upper levels.

I tried to find an image where The Adelphi looked good. This one is from 2012 when another boarded-up pub named ‘The Reindeer’ stood adjacent. It looked just as bad then as now.

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TWO eyesore buildings blighting the Burnley landscape have been targeted for demolition.

The former Reindeer pub, opposite Burnley Central railway station, and a derelict former taxi office next to the Mitre pub have both been demolished as Burnley Council bids to improve the main gateway routes into town.

Coun. Roger Frost, the council’s executive member for regeneration, said: “The demolition of these two buildings illustrates that the council, working with others, is making progress on improving the look of our town.

The Mitre and ‘Santa’ pub have been gone for the best part of eight years and yet the Adelphi still stands, looking suitably horrifying to the casual passer-by.

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This old archive image from, I'm guessing the 1950s depicts both pubs, the Adelphi in the far corner. I can't find any information on when either was closed.

In 2018 there was the ritual fire, but even that was not enough to make it demolition fodder. Quite simply put, The Adelphi wants to keep on living.

Pub basements are usually quite grotty and this one was no exception. We made our way up to the main floor as there was virtually nothing to see down there besides dust.

Having seen some previous reports on The Adelphi (but surprisingly no recent ones), I knew what to expect.

It was a wreck and virtually no different than what I could see from the old report five years ago.

…’would you care for a drink sir, before participating in our pub quiz?’…

Some seats are less charred than others.

These ones in the corner have survived quite nicely. I have been in some old wrecked pubs and someone’s nicked the old seating!

You can always find shoes, socks and even underwear in these places. Handy if you are on a budget.

@dizzydiscovery was apprehensive about the stairs, I just went right up. These are good and solid compared to some of them.

Upstairs had a little more light courtesy of the natural air-conditioning system fitted. No windows works well to keep the air flowing and that lovely fresh aroma intact.

Some of the floorings were a little ropey but it’s only a 12-foot drop, not too bad considering.

Now, this room was a little strange and had better décor than any of the others. A made bed says to me someone does sleep here at least some of the time.

So this bit was a little more dangerous than usual.

The top floor is always the most fun, and this time the stairs were a wee little squidgier.

Once up there, it was about as dangerous as the middle floor, which is moderate.

…’if walking across here scares you then you’re in the wrong business’…

Use the beams and hold on to anything that looks remotely solid.

I was surprised to find the roof was remarkably intact. Otherwise, the upper floors may not have been accessible.

I can handle moderate and dangerous, but when it becomes deadly then I value my knees, legs, and balls a little too much.

Descending the stairs was a little touchy, and very dark. As per normal, one needs a big light in order to see anything.

If you visit The Adelphi hoping to get in, unless things have radically changed in the last 4 weeks you may well be in luck.

Don't expect relics, old papers, vintage dildos, cans of untouched beer, packs of woodbine cigarettes from the old days or anything else of value.

It is almost a shell and would be if the roof had given in. Say hello to the resident squatter who wasn't home for me. I'm quite sure there is one.

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