New Blackburn Market Now Open

New Blackburn Market Now Open

Blackburn's new £8 million Market Hall opened on Wednesday 1st June ....

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 Killer - The Jerry Lee Lewis StoryKiller - The Jerry Lee Lewis Story 04/02/2012This show tells the story of Jerry Lee from his meteoric rise to fame. More than 20 hits including 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin' , all the energy, all the tragedy and all the glory. Thwaites Empire Theatre 7.30pm Tickets: £13 & £11
  • Thumbnail for Blackburn Road Runners Winter Warmer 10K- Witton Country ParkBlackburn Road Runners Winter Warmer 10K- Witton Country Park 05/02/2012Blackburn Road Runners Winter Warmer 10K - Witton Country Park. 9am - 1pm. Entry fee for runners Adults: £6.00 and Children £2.00 for the 2.5K Fun Run (age 6yrs to 16yrs). The annual event takes place on the Athletics track .

Latest News

January 2012

  • The Mall - Shopping as it should be