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.

For more information contact Blackburn Visitor Centre 01254 688040 or keep up to date by joining our mailing list.

Event Highlights

Terrarium Workshop by Sue Jeffries

Terrarium Workshop by Sue Jeffries at The Barlow on Sunday 3rd March 2019 Find out all about the world of indoor mini-gardens & terrariums and...

Big Kid Circus

Big Kid Circus, taking place 3rd March - 10th March 2019 We have great pleasure in welcoming you to our 2019 Tour!! Big Kid Circus is the...

Ben Fogle

Thrilling tales from a modern day journeyman. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring adventure...

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Latest News

January 2019

Darwen Tower named a top 10 place to walk in the country08/01/2019
Darwen Tower has been crowned a top ten great place to walk as recognised by readers of a national newspaper.
The...

December 2018

Blackburn’s National Festival of Making scoops prestigious award.10/12/2018
Blackburn’s National Festival of Making scoops Best Non-Music Festival at the prestigious UK Festival...

November 2018

Wonderwood Launches for 201926/11/2018
Cutting Edge Sounds and a Mesmerising World in the Woods - Wonderwood Launches for 2019
World-class names from house, bass,...

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