Sport

Blackburn and Darwen has some fantastic sporting opportunities. Home to Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Blackburn Ice Arena, various leisure centres and climbing facilities and a number of excellent Golf courses there really is something for everyone. If it is cycling and walking that you prefer then take a look at our Outdoors section.

  • Sport

    Darwen Leisure Centre

    Fun, thrills, sport, entertainment and most importantly getting active and keeping you fit & healthy is on the agenda. There’s plenty to keep you active, here in Blackburn and Darwen we have the finest and the most diverse attractions to suit all.

    Go to the Sport page

  • Blackburn Rovers FC

    Blackburn Rovers Football Club

    Blackburn Rovers Football Club is the boroughs acclaimed football club based at Ewood Park.

    Go to the Blackburn Rovers Football Club page

  • Blackburn Sport & Leisure Centre

    New Blackburn Leisure Facilities

    The new Blackburn Sport and Leisure Centre has modern sports facilities, swimming pools, children’s’ water fun zone and two water slides.

    Go to the New Leisure Facilities for Blackburn page

  • Ice Skating

    Blackburn Ice Arena

    Something different – but equally exciting – is a visit to Planet Ice (Blackburn Ice Arena) to ‘Holler for the Hawks’, Blackburn’s pro-ice hockey team. The arena is the North West Regional Centre of Ice Skating Excellence.

    Go to the Ice Skating page

  • Golf

    Golf

    For those who like the outdoors Blackburn and Darwen have eye-catching and spectacular countryside, perfect for playing golf, there are 6 golf courses for the serious players and two driving ranges for those who want to flex your arms and have some fun.

    Go to the Golf page

  • Powerleague Soccerdome

    Powerleague Soccerdome

    Blackburn’s Soccerdome has a fitness centre, superstore, 11 indoor pitches and gym, making a great day out for fitness fans.

    Go to the Powerleague Soccerdome page

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