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Blackburn's Big Planting Bee

Blackburn's Big Planting Bee

on 24th May come & help fill Blackburn full of bee friendly plants & flowers.

Welcome to Blackburn & Darwen

Welcome to the official website guide to Blackburn and Darwen. 
The borough is a vibrant, happening place to be with great food, good sport and a fashionable heritage as well as two town centres that are creative, entrepreneurial and entertaining places to be.

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Event Highlights

  • Thumbnail for Joe Longthorne in ConcertJoe Longthorne in Concert 25/05/2013Recognised as one of the most dynamic entertainers Britain has ever produced. Jo's impressions have an uncanny ability for accuracy and his amazing voice takes you on a journey of music and fun. Thwaites Empire Theatre 7.30 Tickets £20
  • Thumbnail for Darwen Music Live 2013Darwen Music Live 2013 26/05/2013It’s back once again... Darwen’s very own FREE to attend Music Festival is celebrating its 14th year this year, and will be held on Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 2013.
  • Thumbnail for Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival 2013Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival 2013 10/06/2013Countryside Services at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council invite you to get set, get ready and take up the 2013 challenge at this years Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival from 10th to 30th June 2013.
  • Thumbnail for Shaolin WarriorsShaolin Warriors 27/06/2013A breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show depicting the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility strength and skill. King Georges Hall 7.30pm £21.50 Adults £19.00 Concessions £70.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children)
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Latest News

May 2013

  • Northcote wins a Bronze Award21/05/2013

      Northcote wins a Bronze Award at the 2013 VisitEngland Awards

    Northcote, Lancashire has won a Bronze Award in the...

  • New restaurant opens in Blackburn21/05/2013

    Roomali is a new restaurant opening on 10th May 2013 & set in Blackburn town centre.

    Sophisticated dining in an...

  • New memorial to Alfred Wainwright15/05/2013

    A memorial to the famous fell-walker, Alfred Wainwright, has been unveiled on the hills above Blackburn.

    The bronze...

  • Art Market14/05/2013

     

    Blackburn Art Market @ The Charity Shop (King William Street)

    A creative space to sell affordable art...

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