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

Stewart Francis

It's your last chance to see Stewart Francis Live in the Windsor Suite at King George's Hall on Sunday, 21st October 2018 at 8pm Tickets: £17...

SpookTAZtic 3 - Revenge of the Audience

Back by popular demand – SpookTAZtic, the sellout family show, is back at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Saturday, 27th October 2018 at 7pm. Now in...

Witton Park Bonfire 2018

The Annual Blackburn Charity Bonfire Night and Firework display will take place at Witton Country Park, Blackburn on Saturday, 3rd November 2018. 5pm...

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Latest News

October 2018

“Tech or Treat” fun this Half-Term in Blackburn Market19/10/2018
Blackburn Market is dusting away any signs of Hallowe’en cobwebs this Half-term with FREE hi-tech workshops for kids in the...
Half Term & Halloween Fun in the Libraries 11/10/2018
Pumpkin themed family craft sessions
With Hallowe'en just around the corner, there's fun for all the family at our...
A Spectacular Season of Classics at King George's Hall 11/10/2018
King George’s Hall presents a spectacular programme of worldwide acclaimed performers for a brand-new season for...
Come and enjoy some Free Halloween Fun! 11/10/2018
There will be some frighteningly good fun happening at The Mall this Halloween!
Join us from Monday 22nd till Sunday...