Blackburn Market
Contact Information
Market HallChurch Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5AF
Tel: 01254 669258
Fax: 01254 580517
A stunning new market in the heart of the town centre. The new Blackburn Market is based in the heart of The Mall busy shopping centre.Occupying the ground floor of the three storey centre in Church Street and Ainsworth Street, the contemporary new market hall is modern, bright and spacious – yet it still retains a traditional market feel.Open six days a week and with more than 120 stalls to browse through, the new Blackburn Market has changed the face of markets forever.There is no market like it in the country. Connected by escalators and lifts to the department stores and famous high street names above, it has direct links to shopping centre footfall of 275,000 per week.A wide range of stalls selling high quality, locally sourced fresh produce including fish, meat, game, fruit and vegetables. Many of the traders have been in the town for decades.There is also a host of non food stalls selling everything you need under one roof including textiles, technology, electrical items, fashion-wear, mobile phones, cards and gifts.New to the market is the food court with a wide range of places to eat and a shared seating area.Parking for the market can be found on The Mall shopping centre where there are 1,300 spaces available.Coach parties are also welcome.
Road Directions
From the North:Take the M6 to J30, then head down the M61 towards Manchester. At the 1st Junction, take the M65 towardsBurnley (M65). Come off at Junction 4 For Darwen, Ewood (Blackburn Rovers), and South Blackburn and follow the signs for Blackburn town centre.From Yorkshire: (M62)Come off the M62 at junction 18, and head north up the M66, go to the end and down the A56, and head towards Blackburn. Burnley and the M65. at the M65. head towards Preston and then as above for junctions (in reverse).From Yorkshire (A59)Head towards Clitheroe and then towards Preston on the A59. at the roundabout with the A666, take the A666. under Langho bridge, (13ft Height Restriction) and continue on the A666 unitil you come to Blackburn. Should you have a vehicle which cannot go under Langho Bridge, then take the Alternative route (below).Alternative: take the roundabout before the A666, This is the A671. Head down the A671 towards Great Harwood, and take the A680 towards Accrington. When you come to the Hare and Hounds Public House junction (you will be able to see the motorway). Turn right, and head towards Rishton. At the next junction, turn left and head to the motorway junction (7), then head towards Preston. Come off at Junction 4 for Darwen, Ewood (Blackburn Rovers), and South Blackburn and follow the signs for Blackburn town centre.
Public Transport Directions
Blackburn Market is a short walk from the main Blackburn railway and bus stations. Some buses stop on Ainsworth Street next door to the market. There are direct buses amd trains from most local towns. Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for more information about public transport 01254 688040For information out of normal office hours contact Travelines 0871 200 2233 or National Rail 08457 484 950
