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

David Dickinson's Real Deal

Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them for cash? Take money on the spot from a dealer OR if you think your item is…

OneRovers Open Day

Kick-off the new season with the OneRovers Open Day! Watch the players train at Ewood Park on Monday July 29th 2019 - plus much more - free…

Beer Festival Weekend 2019

🍻 2019 Beer Festival Weekend 2019 🍻 20 Guest Ales Gin Bar Ciders Imported Bottled Beers Live Music DJ Ravvy Hog Roast BBQ Food £10 Admission with…

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Latest News

July 2019

One Great Day kicks off weeks of fun!16/07/2019
The Mall Blackburn is starting the summer in style while raising money for charity with its One Great Day celebrations!
It…
Food fortnight full of free tasty treats!11/07/2019
The Mall Blackburn is cooking up plans for a fortnight of fabulous food festivities!
Kicking off on Saturday 13th July 2019…

June 2019

Landmark Flower Festival returns to Blackburn in 2020 05/06/2019
A spectacular flower festival which attracted thousands of people to Blackburn Cathedral is set to return in June 2020…

March 2019

Calling all 16 and 17 year olds!23/03/2019
When was the last time you felt unstoppable?
This Summer, mark your calendar with 3 letters, NCS..…

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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