You can read all about her visit, which included stops at Holy Trinity and Padiham Green primary schools, here.
Carry on scrolling to see a selection of photos from the day.
5. Visit by Sarah, Duchess of York to Padiham and Burnley
Padiham Green Primary School was the Duchess of York's first stop. ©Andy Ford. Photo: Photographer:Andy Ford
6. Visit by Sarah, Duchess of York to Padiham and Burnley
The Duchess then heard about community support schemes at UCLan School of Medicine. ©Andy Ford: Photo: Photographer:Andy Ford
7. Visit by Sarah, Duchess of York to Padiham and Burnley
The Duchess then heard about community support schemes at UCLan School of Medicine. ©Andy Ford: Photo: Photographer:Andy Ford
8. Visit by Sarah, Duchess of York to Padiham and Burnley
The Duchess then heard about community support schemes at UCLan School of Medicine. ©Andy Ford:. Photo: Photographer:Andy Ford