Things to do this half term

Things to do this half term

Blackburn museum to Blackburn Ice Arena, Darwen Leisure Centre to Darwen Tower, there is lots to do and see in Blackburn and Darwen .....

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 Worthington Cup 10th AnniversaryWorthington Cup 10th Anniversary 24/02/2012Remember when Blackburn Rovers won the Worthington Cup in 2002. Come and have your photo taken with Matt Jansen and the Worthington Cup for the 10th Anniversary on 24th February 2012. 4-6pm at the Roverstore, Ewood.
  • Thumbnail for An Intimate Evening with Bestselling Novelist JOSEPHINE COXAn Intimate Evening with Bestselling Novelist JOSEPHINE COX 29/02/2012A very special opportunity to meet one of the UK's most loved and successful novelists. Blackburn born best-selling author Josephine Cox is coming to the theatre for a special one off intimate evening. Thwaites Empire Theatre 7.30pm Tickets £7/£6
  • 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

January 2012

  • Easter Punk Festival *CANCELLED*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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  • The Mall - Shopping as it should be