Blackburn with Darwen
Properties and events in Blackburn with Darwen
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Darwen Tower Guided Walk with Ribble Rivers Trust
A guided walk from Sunnyhurst Woods, via Tockholes Plantation and up to Jubilee Tower. Featuring information along the route from Ribble Rivers Trust.
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen Vale High School archives and photographs will be on display along with the Museum of Memory in the original 1930s building. In conjunction with this, we are also hosting our Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Display of photographs & information
Dorothy Whipple: her life in Blackburn
Explore the oldest church in Darwen
Explore the fascinating history and architecture of St James Over Darwen! Free guided tours from architectural specialists, an unveiling of artefacts in the church's collection by heritage specialists, and heritage events and activities on the day.
Friends of St Pauls churchyard: Heritage days and cream tea afternoon
History of Hoddlesden and the surrounding areas.
Heritage Service based around Rev Henry Townsend, first Minister of Pole Lane Chapel
In 1793 Rev Henry Townsend came to Darwen as Minister of a breakaway group from Lower Chapel who had built a chapel at Pole Lane, due to "irreconcilable differences". Why and what happened? Come and find out with music and costume.
The Stone Masons Art: The Architectural heritage of Darwen
Come visit us at Darwen Heritage Centre to explore Darwen’s heritage with a photo contest, Educational Walks, kids’s activities and colouring, and more. Celebrate architecture and history in fun, creative ways for all ages!