Timorous Beasties work to be shown in Blackburn

Timorous Beasties work to be shown in Blackburn

As part of the Revisit Programme Timorous Beasties' new design will be installed on the Pavilion's windows, Church Street

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 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 .
  • Thumbnail for Hugh CornwellHugh Cornwell 05/02/2012Hugh Cornwell is the original guitarist ,singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers and is one of the UK's finest song-writing talents and accomplished live performer. Darwen Library Theatre 7pm Tickets: £18.00 advance
  • Thumbnail for Peppa Pig's Treasure HuntPeppa Pig's Treasure Hunt 03/03/2012Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. King Georges Hall, Various times Adult £14, Children £12, Family of Four £50
  • Thumbnail for Mike HardingMike Harding 29/03/2012After 15 years concentrating on writing and broadcasting, fell walking and fly-fishing, Mike has now returned to his roots.

Latest News

February 2012

  • Blackburn Visitor Centre04/02/2012

    Blackburn Visitor Centre has relocated to Blackburn Market, Church Street, near the main revolving doors opposite The Coffee...

January 2012

  • Easter Punk Festival 06/01/2012

    Angelic Upstarts will be the headline band in a day long punk festival at King Georges Hall on Monday 9th April.

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  • Enter The Retail Factor now!04/01/2012

    Retail Competition is just the business!

    Budding retail businesses in Lancashire are being given a fantastic opportunity...

  • The Mall - Shopping as it should be