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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
PICTURES
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| 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
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The Hart Collection of 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
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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.
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Cathedral
Close, Tel: 01254 51491 |
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Waves
water fun swimming centre Blackburn
- Has facilities for under 5's and disabled
access. >>READ
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Nab
Lane, Blackburn
Tel: 01254 51111
waves.waterfun
@blackburn.gov.uk |
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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
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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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