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City/town information
The city of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. On the north bank of the River Ribble, it was granted ctiy status in 2002, becoming England`s 50th city in the year of Queen Elizabeth II`s reign.
City of Preston
The city of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. On the north bank of the River Ribble, it was granted ctiy status in 2002, becoming England`s 50th city in the year of Queen Elizabeth II`s reign.
Blackpool is a seaside resort on the Irish coast of England. its known for Blackpool; Pleasure Beach, an old-school amusement park with vintage wooden roller coasters. Built in 1894, the landmark Blackpool Tower houses a circus, a glass viewing platform and the Tower Ballroom, where dancers twirl to the music of a Wurlitzer organ. Blackpool Illuminations is an annual light show along the promenade.
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Blackpool
Blackpool is a seaside resort on the Irish coast of England. its known for Blackpool; Pleasure Beach, an old-school amusement park with vintage wooden roller coasters. Built in 1894, the landmark Blackpool Tower houses a circus, a glass viewing platform and the Tower Ballroom, where dancers twirl to the music of a Wurlitzer organ. Blackpool Illuminations is an annual light show along the promenade.
Clitheroe is town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Vally in Lancashire, England, approximately 12 miles northwest of Blackburn. Clitheroe Castle Museum is nice place.
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Clitheroe
Clitheroe is town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Vally in Lancashire, England, approximately 12 miles northwest of Blackburn. Clitheroe Castle Museum is nice place.
Food scene
Khyber Cafe Blackburn
35 Whalley RangeBlackburn leading curry house since 1966.
Sightseeing
Blackburn Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Blackburn Saint Mary the Virgin with St Paul, is an Anglican (Church of England) cathedral situated in the heart of Blackburn town center, in Lancashire, England. The cathedral site has been home to a church for over a thousand years and the first stone church was built there in Norman times.
Cathedral Close
Blackburn Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Blackburn Saint Mary the Virgin with St Paul, is an Anglican (Church of England) cathedral situated in the heart of Blackburn town center, in Lancashire, England. The cathedral site has been home to a church for over a thousand years and the first stone church was built there in Norman times.
On Friday 17th October 1975 Prime Minister Harold Wilson declared Blackburn`s new Central Library officially open.
Blackburn with Darwen Central Library
Town Hall StreetOn Friday 17th October 1975 Prime Minister Harold Wilson declared Blackburn`s new Central Library officially open.
football ground
The club was established in 1875, becoming a founding member of The Football League in 1888 and Premier League in 1992. In 1890, Rover moved to Ewood Park. Blackburn Rover have been English champions three times, and have won six FA Cups, one Football League Cup and one Full Members Cup. The club has spent most of its existence in the top flight of English football.
Blackburn Rovers
The club was established in 1875, becoming a founding member of The Football League in 1888 and Premier League in 1992. In 1890, Rover moved to Ewood Park. Blackburn Rover have been English champions three times, and have won six FA Cups, one Football League Cup and one Full Members Cup. The club has spent most of its existence in the top flight of English football.
Neighbourhoods
Blackburn is a large industrial town located in Lancashire, England, north of the West Pennine Moor on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 miles east of Preston and 21 miles NNW of Manchester. Blackburn is bounded to the south by Darwen , with which it forms the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen; Blackburn is its administrative centre.
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn is a large industrial town located in Lancashire, England, north of the West Pennine Moor on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 miles east of Preston and 21 miles NNW of Manchester. Blackburn is bounded to the south by Darwen , with which it forms the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen; Blackburn is its administrative centre.
Prominent town centre location adjacent to Blackburn Rail Station.
Dense demographic of 408,000 residents within a 20 minute drivetime.
Modern leisure and retail warehouse scheme with generous customer car parking anchored by the only multiplex cinema and bowling unit in the town.
Peel Leisure and Retail Park
Prominent town centre location adjacent to Blackburn Rail Station.
Dense demographic of 408,000 residents within a 20 minute drivetime.
Modern leisure and retail warehouse scheme with generous customer car parking anchored by the only multiplex cinema and bowling unit in the town.
Encounter beetles, badgers, Japanese art and an Egyptian mummy on a back street in Blackburn. From cotton looms and coins, to football clubs and religious icons - experience over 2000 years of history with us. Learn about the town’s communities, international connections and the role it played during the Industrial Revolution.
At Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery there are things to make, dress-up costume and activities to enjoy for visitors of all ages. Escape to other worlds in the Victorian gallery, attend a theatre show, draw your own portrait and experience a real night at the museum.
Create your own design on an original printing press, join in with the National Festival of Making, enjoy changing exhibitions and join our programme of events throughout the year.
Whether looking for inspiration, half-term fun or simply an escape from everyday life, either with friends, family or alone - it is the perfect place to visit. There is always something new to discover at this hidden jewel - just steps away from the bustle of shopping in the town centre.
Museum Street
Museum StreetEncounter beetles, badgers, Japanese art and an Egyptian mummy on a back street in Blackburn. From cotton looms and coins, to football clubs and religious icons - experience over 2000 years of history with us. Learn about the town’s communities, international connections and the role it played during the Industrial Revolution.
At Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery there are things to make, dress-up costume and activities to enjoy for visitors of all ages. Escape to other worlds in the Victorian gallery, attend a theatre show, draw your own portrait and experience a real night at the museum.
Create your own design on an original printing press, join in with the National Festival of Making, enjoy changing exhibitions and join our programme of events throughout the year.
Whether looking for inspiration, half-term fun or simply an escape from everyday life, either with friends, family or alone - it is the perfect place to visit. There is always something new to discover at this hidden jewel - just steps away from the bustle of shopping in the town centre.
ice skating
Enjoy ice skating all year round at planet Ice Blackburn. The perfect day out for all the family.
Planet Ice Blackburn Arena
Lower Audley StreetEnjoy ice skating all year round at planet Ice Blackburn. The perfect day out for all the family.
historical place
Ruling the countryside for miles around, Hoghton Tower is roosted atop a hill 170 meters above sea level.
This fortified manor house was built in the 1560s and after being abandoned was restored and enlarged twice in the Victorian period.
Many famous figures have passed through these doors in the last 500 years, like William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens, along with royalty like James I, William III, Queen Mary and George V. The approach is suitably grand, along a straight, 1,200-metre drive.
When the tower opens in summer you’ll learn about these distinguished guests on a tour, showing you the sublime paneled state apartments and great hall with splendid bay windows.
There’s plenty of excitement for kids too, thanks to the mysterious underground passages, dungeons and dollhouse collection, while the formal walled gardens are an oasis of peace.
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Hoghton Tower
Blackburn Old RoadRuling the countryside for miles around, Hoghton Tower is roosted atop a hill 170 meters above sea level.
This fortified manor house was built in the 1560s and after being abandoned was restored and enlarged twice in the Victorian period.
Many famous figures have passed through these doors in the last 500 years, like William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens, along with royalty like James I, William III, Queen Mary and George V. The approach is suitably grand, along a straight, 1,200-metre drive.
When the tower opens in summer you’ll learn about these distinguished guests on a tour, showing you the sublime paneled state apartments and great hall with splendid bay windows.
There’s plenty of excitement for kids too, thanks to the mysterious underground passages, dungeons and dollhouse collection, while the formal walled gardens are an oasis of peace.
Blackburn’s premier performance space is the cavernous Neoclassical King George’s Hall, named for George V who laid the foundation stone in 1910. Construction was interrupted by the First World War, and the 3,500-seater theatre was officially opened in 1921. If you find yourself on Northgate, the building is worth a look even if you’re just passing by.
The Blakey Moor front has four pairs of Corinthian columns over an arcade.
Inside is that immense main hall and the smaller Windsor Suite.
Given the size of the venue, King George’s Hall makes some big-name bookings for comedy, live music, celebrity speakers, dance, as well as children’s shows.
Highlights of 2018-19 are comedians Sarah Millican, Dara Ó Briain and Joanna Lumley, and live music ranging from Jake Bugg to the BBC Philharmonic.
King George's Hall
NorthgateBlackburn’s premier performance space is the cavernous Neoclassical King George’s Hall, named for George V who laid the foundation stone in 1910. Construction was interrupted by the First World War, and the 3,500-seater theatre was officially opened in 1921. If you find yourself on Northgate, the building is worth a look even if you’re just passing by.
The Blakey Moor front has four pairs of Corinthian columns over an arcade.
Inside is that immense main hall and the smaller Windsor Suite.
Given the size of the venue, King George’s Hall makes some big-name bookings for comedy, live music, celebrity speakers, dance, as well as children’s shows.
Highlights of 2018-19 are comedians Sarah Millican, Dara Ó Briain and Joanna Lumley, and live music ranging from Jake Bugg to the BBC Philharmonic.
In a conspicuous position in the Cathedral Quarter stands a solemn statue of Queen Victoria.
This monument was inaugurated in 1905, four years after her death, by the queen’s fourth daughter, Princess Louise.
More than 110 years later it’s still a meeting place the town and was restored as recently as 2015 when the queen’s arm and hand were reattached.
Carved from Sicilian marble, the statue is 3.4 metres high and stands on a 4.3-metre granite plinth.
You can take a seat on the new benches among the formal flowerbeds, and get a nice snap of the queen in front of the cathedral.
Queen Victoria Statue
In a conspicuous position in the Cathedral Quarter stands a solemn statue of Queen Victoria.
This monument was inaugurated in 1905, four years after her death, by the queen’s fourth daughter, Princess Louise.
More than 110 years later it’s still a meeting place the town and was restored as recently as 2015 when the queen’s arm and hand were reattached.
Carved from Sicilian marble, the statue is 3.4 metres high and stands on a 4.3-metre granite plinth.
You can take a seat on the new benches among the formal flowerbeds, and get a nice snap of the queen in front of the cathedral.