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.
21. Visit by Sarah, Duchess of York to Padiham and Burnley
The Duchess at St Matthew’s Church lunch club. Photo: Andy Ford Photo: Photographer:Andy Ford
22. Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Burnley and Padiham
Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Holy Trinity Church of England VA Primary School in Burnley, to meet pupils and attend a special assembly, where five pupils asked questions to the Duchess. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
23. Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Burnley and Padiham
Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Holy Trinity Church of England VA Primary School in Burnley, to meet pupils and attend a special assembly, where five pupils asked questions to the Duchess. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
24. Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Burnley and Padiham
Sarah, Duchess of York, visits Holy Trinity Church of England VA Primary School in Burnley, to meet pupils and attend a special assembly, where five pupils asked questions to the Duchess. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson