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

Jimmy Carr – Best Of Tour

Jimmy Carr will be back at King Georges Hall on Friday, 22nd September 2017 at 8pm. Tickets: £27.50 Jimmy is gathering a selection of his...

Phill Jupitus: Juplicity

Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus at Darwen Library Theatre for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions,...

Tony Hadley

This year Tony is back doing what he loves best…being a solo artist and will be performing at King Geoges Hall on Friday, 29th September 2017 at 7...

Heritage Open Days: Tours of the Cotton Exchange 09/09/2017As part of Heritage Open Days 2017 there will be a chance to take a Hard Hat tour of Blackburn's Cotton Exchange on Saturday, 9th September 2017. Under wraps for more than a decade, the Victorian jewel in Blackburn Town Centre, the former Cotton Exchange has a rare public opening for a series of guided hard hat tours
Jimmy Carr – Best Of Tour 22/09/2017Jimmy Carr will be back at King Georges Hall on Friday, 22nd September 2017 at 8pm. Tickets: £27.50 Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show.

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Latest News

August 2017

‘Game Zone to launch at Blackburn Youth Zone’09/08/2017
Blackburn Youth Zone and gaming giants ‘GAME’ have teamed up to provide a new and exciting gaming space for young...

July 2017

OPENING DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW TRAMPOLINE PARK IN BLACKBURN19/07/2017
Site due to open on 29th July 2017
Flip Out, the fastest-growing trampoline park operator in the world, have confirmed their...
Christmas Spectacular's Beastly role for Pop Star and Voice winner Kevin 19/07/2017
King George's Hall have announced pop star and The Voice UK 2016 winner Kevin Simm as the star for this year's pantomime...
Blackburn Youth Zone’s ‘6 week Summer Holiday Club’17/07/2017
Early Bird Offer: £40 for a full week when booked before 21st July 2017.
If you're looking to keep the children...