For assistance in planning your vist and to find out more about the attractions and places of interest in the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen Contact:
Blackburn Tourist Information Centre Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA.
Tel: (01254) 53277
Fax: (01254) 683536

Hoghton Tower - This Stately Home of England boasts dungeons, the King's Bedchamber, Ballroom, and a magnificent Banqueting Hall with minstrel gallery and is where the 'Loin of Beef ' was knighted by King James I in 1617. Whilst King James 1st was staying at the tower he was so impressed by Sir Richard de Hoghton's lavish hospitality and the loin of beef he was served, that he took out his sword and knighted the joint, "I Knight thee Sir Loin" hence the name for sirloin steak. [read more]

Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Nr. Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH
By Telephone: +44 (0) 1254 852 986 - By Fax: +44 (0) 1254 852 109
By Email: mail@hoghtontower.co.uk

Witton Country Park and Visitor Centre - Witton Country Park covers 480 acres of attractive countryside with picnic sites, walks, nature trails, orienteering course, cycle-way and riverside walk suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The visitor centre set in early 19thC stable-block has a small mammal collection, the old stables tearoom and information point

Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, BB2 2TP
Tel: (01254) 55423 Fax: (01254) 699662

The Lewis Textile Museum - There are lots of hands-on activities and new displays to enjoy in the recently re-opened Lewis Textile Museum. The Museum also has an exciting exhibition programme featuring art and craft from across the North West.

Museum Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7AJ
Tel: 01254 667 130

 

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery - is housed in a beautiful 'Arts and Crafts' style building in the town centre (near the Town Hall and cinema). Opened in 1872 originally as both a museum and a library, Blackburn Museum now offers a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all the family. Highlights include:

The Hart Collection - More than 10,000 rare coins, 500 rare books and illuminated manuscripts;
The Lewis Collection of over 1,000 Japanese prints
One of the largest collections of religious icons outside London;
A superb collection of Victorian oils and watercolours;
The award-winning South Asian Gallery, which outlines the culture of Pakistan and India as a reflection of the history and heritage of Blackburn's South Asian population;
A selection from the town's social history collections;
The Lewis Textile Museum (just around the corner, on Exchange Street, facing the Town Hall) tells the story of the town's cotton industry and is open Tues - Sat 11.00am - 4.00pm;

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7AJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1254 667 130

Blackburn Cathedral - There has been a church on this site in the heart of Blackburn since 596. In 1826 a new church was built for Blackburn. In 1926 the Diocese of Blackburn was founded and Blackburn Parish Church became the Cathedral. [read more]

Cathedral Close, Tel: 01254 51491

King George's Hall - King Georges Hall offers a dazzling selection of entertainment, from opera to pantomime. We regularly play host to big name stars across a broad range of musical tastes - from Daniel O'Donnell to the Hallé Orchestra. For more information, click here or here to >>READ MORE

King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA
Administration: (01254)-582579
Fax: (01254)-667277
Box Office: (01254)-582582
Blakey's (01254)-503228

E-mail: dave.cooper.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk

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