Top 10 Free Things to do in Blackburn, England

September 24, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Blackburn /ˈblækbərn/ ( listen) is a large town in Lancashire, England. It lies to the north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 9 miles (14 km) east of Preston, 20.9 miles (34 km) NNW of Manchester and 9 miles (14 km) north of the Greater Manchester border. Blackburn is bounded to the south by Darwen, with which it forms the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen; Blackburn is its administrative centre. At the time of the UK Government's 2001 census, Blackburn had a population of 105,085, whilst the wider borough of Blackburn with Darwen had a population of 140,700. Blackburn had a population of 117,963 in 2011, a massive increase since 2001.
Restaurants in Blackburn

1. Three B’s Brewery at the The Black Bull

Brokenstone Road, Blackburn BB3 0LL England +44 7495 588079 [email protected] http://www.threebsbrewery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Three B’s Brewery at the The Black Bull

Reviewed By Curiosity802863 - Preston, United Kingdom

If you are a lover of real ale then this is the place for you. Cosy country pub with top beer brewed on site, with very knowledgeable staff

2. Shhbar

48 Northgate, Blackburn BB2 1JL England +44 1254 471611 https://www.facebook.com/shhbarspeakeasy/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Shhbar

Reviewed By LauraDaveJames - Solihull, United Kingdom

We were shopping on a busy day in Blackburn just before Christmas and took an overwhelming urge for a pre-Christmas glass of Prosecco. This is a problem in the centre of Blackburn as a lot of the pubs are a bit basic. So we were very pleased to find this small upmarket bar which was styled as a Speakeasy. There was a huge gin menu with very reasonable prices. We had two small bottles of Prosecco which were reasonably priced at £4.90 each. It was clearly quite popular and the service was very efficient and friendly.

3. Blackburn Cathedral

Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA England +44 1254 277430 [email protected] http://www.blackburncathedral.com
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4.5 based on 194 reviews

Blackburn Cathedral

Blackburn Cathedral is one of England's newest cathedrals, yet it is one of the country's oldest places of Christian worship. For many centuries, this has been the Parish Church of Blackburn dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. It continues as a place of prayer and worship and is now at the centre of the Diocese which takes in almost the whole of Lancashire.

Reviewed By waldorf53 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

Well this was a surprise, a lovely cathedral that seemed to combine the old and modern, it was bright and airy, possibly my favourite cathedral for the design. The people there were very welcoming and friendly, even the bishop stopped to chat. Excellent.

4. St Alban's Roman Catholic Church

Lark Hill, Blackburn BB1 6HN England +44 1254 59331 http://www.stalbanandgoodshepherd.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

St Alban's Roman Catholic Church

5. Witton Country Park

Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 2TP England +44 1254 666966 [email protected] http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Witton Country Park

Reviewed By claretliz - Blackburn, United Kingdom

I took Alfie our cockapoo for a slow stroll here yesterday. It was a lovely afternoon. Excellent play grounds for the little ones and a brilliant place to dog walk and bike ride. I had a hot chocolate in the cafe and Alfie had some doggy treats

6. Feilden's Arms

2 Whalley Road, Mellor Brook., Blackburn BB2 7PR England +44 7972 812649 [email protected] http://www.feildensarms.com
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Feilden's Arms

A charming pub with a warm welcome. Drink • We have 4 fantastic cask ales, a range of lagers, some great wines and all your favourite spirits. Dine • With three restaurant areas, you can choose to take afternoon tea in the Orangery, Sunday Lunch in the Farmhouse Kitchen or a glass of wine and cheese platter in the Snug. Intimate parties or large gatherings catered for. Stay • There are 4 en-suite double rooms for bed and breakfast guests. Situated at the southern tip of the Ribble Valley, Mellor Brook is ideally located to explore some wonderful walks and spectacular views whether you choose to explore the nearby west coast, the famous forest trails, the mountain peaks or just mooch around the lovely towns dotted up and down the valley. Drink • Dine • Stay

7. Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

Blackburn England
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

Reviewed By 766clarec - Salford, United Kingdom

We enjoyed a lovely walk around this reservoir on Sunday morning, beautiful area. We spent 1 - 2 hours here. The car park was nearly full when we arrived (9.15 am). Parking was free. Would recommend.

On the corner of Richmond Terrace And Museum Street, Blackburn BB1 7AJ England +44 1254 585585 [email protected] http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.52090&changeNav=2303
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery

Reviewed By Big_Jeff_Leo - St Helens, United Kingdom

The Museum and art gallery of Blackburn has a wide range of exhibitions, events and activities and also has collections of Japanese prints, the Hart collection of books, coins and medieval manuscripts, an award-winning South Asian gallery, the history of Blackburn, the Egyptian Mummy, Fine and Decorative Art and the Bowdler collection of world beetles. Located in the city centre this museum is free to enter and literally has something for everyone. The fine art collection is particularly excellent and of course there is a focus on Blackburn's industrial heritage, particularly on its mills and weaving. An excellent way to spend a few hours and a museum for the city to be proud of.

9. Corporation Park

Parkgates 52A Preston New Road Park Gates, Blackburn BB2 6AH England +44 1254 585921 http://www.corporationparksupportersgroup.com/
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Corporation Park

Reviewed By X1599QEmarke

Not far from the centre of Blackburn this park has some beautiful garden areas and lakes. So much open areas too for those who like to play sports or just chill out on the grass.

10. Blackburn Market

Market Hall Church Street, Blackburn BB1 5AF England +44 1254 669258 [email protected] http://www.blackburnmarket.com
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3.5 based on 71 reviews

Blackburn Market

Blackburn Market is situated at the heart of Blackburn, Lancashire and is a modern market hall. We still have all the traditional traders you would expect from a market but all undercover. We have a food court, fresh food and non-food stalls and shops. We have toilets, free to use cash machine, baby changing facilities. We are also home to Blackburn Visitor Information Centre and Shopmobility. Lots of available car parks and we are open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday.

Reviewed By Svarcy - Blackburn, United Kingdom

Love coming to the market for my fish, fruit and veg and meals. The cockles are great in the vinegar and the cafes in there offer good food. Loads to look at in terms of clothing and souvenirs.

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