Blackburn
Set on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, Blackburn blends heritage, culture and warm Lancashire hospitality in a way that’s easy to enjoy. The impressive Blackburn Cathedral sits at the heart of the town, offering a peaceful space alongside a lively programme of events, while just around the corner, Blackburn Market is packed with flavour and character—an ideal spot to soak up the town’s diverse food scene and friendly atmosphere.
When it’s time to head outdoors, you’re spoilt for choice. Witton Country Park and Corporation Park provide plenty of room to stretch your legs, from relaxed strolls to family days out, with the rolling moorland landscape never far away for those wanting bigger views. Add in a growing mix of independent cafés, local favourites and a year‑round events programme, and Blackburn makes for a great day out with plenty to discover at your own pace.
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Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks allowing you to enjoy some of the best views and vistas the county has to offer.
Blackburn Businesses
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Witton Country Park
Witton Country Park covers 480 acres of countryside in Blackburn and is liberally peppered with pretty picnic spots, walks, nature trails, a new play area and a cafe providing an ideal day out for all the family.
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Darwen Library Theatre
Darwen Library Theatre has a programme of theatre, music, comedy and community arts activities.
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Springbank Manor
A majestic Victorian manor house lovingly transformed into a traditional country house hotel.
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King George's Hall
One of the area's premier live entertainment complexes and has an exciting programme of music, dance, comedy and variety.
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Blackburn Rovers Football Club
Whether you are planning a small intimate day or a celebration with up to 400 guests, there is a function suite to suit your needs
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Arts & Culture | History & Heritage
Colourfields - Panopticon
Blackburn's Panopticon, Colourfields, is a dramatic transformation of the former cannon battery in Blackburn's Corporation Park.
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Arts & Culture
Broadway Hits and Movie Songs Night
Date: 24th Oct 2026
Join a night of broad way hits and movie songs. Expect to hear solos, duets and ensemble versions of songs from popular shows.
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Events
Spirit Of The Blitz - Armed Forces Day Special - Darwen Library Theatre
Date: 27th Jun 2026
To coincide with Armed Forces Day, we open the 1940s songbook and remember the stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days.Spirit Of The Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain on the long road towards peace,...
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Gabby's Dollhouse at Mrs Dowsons
Dates: 27th Jun 2026 - 28th Jun 2026
A perfect family day out filled with fun, laughter, and a-meow-zing memories.
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Family Friendly | Dog Friendly
Fun Dog Show
Date: 4th Jul 2026
A fun dog show with nine classes. Also, street food pop ups,, including burgers, curry, pulled pork rolls, jacket spuds.
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Family Friendly | Free | History & Heritage
Darwen Tower Walk 1
Duration1 hour 30 mins
Distance2 miles
On a clear day the Isle of Man and the hills of North Wales can be seen from Darwen Tower. The Tower celebrates Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and to many local people it also celebrated the freeing of Darwen Moor in the previous year.
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Free | Outdoors | History & Heritage
Cycling into History - The Great Harwood Stretch
Distance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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Family Friendly | Free | History & Heritage
Darwen Tower Walk 2
Duration1 hour 30 mins
Distance2 miles
This circular walk takes in some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside from Darwen Moors.
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