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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Be Inspired
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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Weddings at Springbank Manor
Springbank Manor offer a range of wedding options to suit your needs, from intimate ceremonies for 15 to large-scale celebrations for 250.
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Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Stanley House is an award-winning boutique country house hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside. It's a hotel like no other.
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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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Blackburn Gigs
Discover live gigs, underground shows, grassroots bands and rising talent in Blackburn.
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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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Free | Outdoors
Darwen Tower
The octagonal Jubilee Tower on Beacon Hill, overlooking the town of Darwen, was completed in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is only accessible by a series of footpaths from Darwen leading on to the West Pennine Moors
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Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us - Darwen Library Theatre
Date: 20th Jun 2026
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festival...
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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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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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