Blackburn with Darwen

Properties and events in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn Cathedral Bell Ringing Drop in Session

Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside one of Lancashire’s most iconic buildings and learn more about our famous bells, hear them in action and try bellringing for yourself as we bring the history of Cathedral bellringing to life.

Blackburn Cathedral Tour

Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5AA
In person
Pre-booking required

Step inside one of Lancashire’s most iconic buildings as our knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights as you explore this remarkable building, bringing its history to life through stories and its most interesting features.

Darwen Library

Darwen Library, Knott Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3BU
In person
Pre-booking not required

From Mill Gap to Duckworth Street, Darwen: Drawings of 1930s buildings by Ken Wainwright

Display of photographs

Blackburn Central Library, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Display of photographs from Blackburn Central Library's image collection

Everyday Life in Darwen Past & Present

Darwen Heritage Centre, Holker House, Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take a walk back through the everyday lives of Darwen people, Help us to celebrate our 10th Birthday, Photographic competition, Guided town centre walks, Hunt the mini figure, Quizzes, colouring and more.

Exchange Blackburn

The Exchange Blackburn, 71 - 73 King William Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DT
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore The Exchange Blackburn’s restored Victorian tower, stained glass and new accessible entrance. Built in 1865 as a cotton exchange before becoming a performance hall and later a cinema, it opens for Heritage Open Days guided tour.

Friends of St Pauls churchyard: Heritage days and cream tea afternoon

Carus Center, 1 Sydney Street, Hoddlesden, Lancashire, BB3 3LZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

History of Hoddlesden and Darwen the surrounding areas.