The town of Blackburn stands on the river Blakewater and from which it takes it name, dating back to the Dark Ages. Its old main road from south to north was the Roman road which linked Manchester with Ribchester, Blackburn’s position on this road in Saxon and Viking times made it the chief town of North East Lancashire. The Industrial Revolution brought momentous changes to Blackburn. In 1750 Blackburn was little more than a village, but by 1850 it had become a boom town with a tenfold increase in its population. The completion of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in 1816 and the coming of the railway in 1846, cut transport costs dramatically and increased demand for cotton, creating further expansion of both town and industry. Blackburn then became of victim of its success. The inventions, ideas and processes invented in Blackburn were exported throughout the world and this led to the demise of its own industry as other countries utilised this knowledge and produced the goods more cheaply. By 1976 there were just 2,100 looms running in the town compared to the 79,405 that were in existence in 1907 and the end of the 20th century the industry was dead. Blackburn though was making efforts to regenerate itself, the building of an industrial estate was to see some growth and economic regeneration in Blackburn new companies were attracted to the area, the first of many to come was Mullard, they produced radio valves initially for aircraft and then for television sets. The association with aircraft was to continue to the present day with BAe at Salmesbury and today the current site employs around 4,000 people. In the town centre Darwen Street is a treasured part of Blackburn’s Heritage Corridor and is home to a variety of independent specialist shops and businesses. The street has some the best examples of Georgian architecture/terraces in town. The Cathedral Quarter expands from the Boulevard to Church Street, Darwen Street and Mincing Lane and is dominated by Blackburn Cathedral Church of St Mary’s. This historic area has one of the most established identities in the town centre characterised by a range of quality heritage buildings and unique retail businesses offering yet more facilities. Improvements to the Boulevard in the town centre have created closer links between the town centre retail core and the bus-rail interchange.
Attraction
Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Hex in the Harvest
Witton Country Park and Visitor Centre
Budget
Premier Inn Blackburn North West *book online*
Premier Inn Blackburn South *book online*
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance - The Dapa Centre
Yoga - Yoga by Judith Tomlinson
Yoga - Yoga with Karen
Club
C'Est La Vie
Heaven & Hell Club
Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Dentist
C M Lees & Associates
Central Dental Practice
Goodwin & Associates
Limefield Dental Practice
Magicsmiles Dental Studios
Doctor
Redlam SurgeryShadsworth Road Surgery
The Cabin Surgery
Umar Medical Centre
Estate Agent
A C S Estate Agents Ltd
Andrew Ashton & Co
Holden & Kelly
Holden & Kelly Estate Agents
Independent Property Services
Proctor Alan & Co
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Shaw Thos V Co Ltd
Singleton G F & Co
Thomas V Shaw & Co Ltd
Golf Club
Inn
Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Brewery TapDog & Otter Inn
Duck & Puddle
Forest Arms
Griffin
Hare & Hounds
Havelock Inn
Kings Inn
Lord Nelson
Merrie England
Navigation Inn
Printers Arms
Ship Inn Public House
The Dog & Otter
Vauxhall Inn
Witton Inn
Restaurant
Auberge
Balti House
Dog & Otter Inn
Dog Inn
Havelock Inn
Haweli Indian Cuisine
Kebabish Original
Lord Nelson
Northcote
Pack Horse
Shajan
Ship Inn Public House
Sleigh Restaurant
Windmill Hotel
Yu & You
School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Westholme School Blackburn
Self-Catering
Bowford Cottage at Bowford Cottages
The Manor House
Solicitor
A D Varley & Co
Farleys
Hardman Wood
John Swanney
Lisa Marie Mcnulty
Veritas Solicitors LLP
Taxi
24 7 Taxis
A 2 B Taxis
Adams Taxis
Blackburn Cars
City Taxis
Coach Hire Blackburn
Golden Line
Red Rose Private Hire
Vet
Sports Clubs
Beach Judokwai (Martial Arts)
Blackburn Northern (Tennis)
Blackburn Northern CC (Cricket)
Blackburn Rovers Football Club (Football)
Blackburn RUFC (Rugby Union)
Shadsworth Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Debenhams
Enchanted Garden The
Bloomin Lovely
Boots
Fairfield Farm Shop
Dowson's Dairy Ltd
Early Learning Centre
Creature Comforts
Dorothy Perkins
Brownhill Pharmacy
Peter Worden
Stompers Footwear
Shu Fetish
Fairground
J D Sports
Hair.com Limited
Staples
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
Aquamania Ltd
BodyShop
PC World
The Record Exchange
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Mothercare
Superdrug
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Dreams
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
T K Maxx
Republic
J J B Sports
Pets At Home
Simply Lingerie
Larger Menswear
Creative Cakes by Amanda
Coco Moyo
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Antiques
Mitchells Antique Centre
Giovanni Antiques
Decades
Activities
Pendle Balloon Co(Airsports)
Bowlplex(Bowling)
North Lancashire Road Club(Cycling)
Powerleague Blackburn Soccer Dome(Football)
Places to Stay near Blackburn
Fernhurst Arms (1.60 miles)
Pub with luxury rooms in Blackburn. An established local landmark that has a national reputation for great service, high standards and luxury accommodation. Daniel Thwaites extensively refurbished the rooms in ... More
Premier Inn Blackburn South (2.15 miles)
Stanley House (2.26 miles)
Stanley House is a 17th Century manor house, which has undergone major restoration to become one of the most exclusive small boutique hotels outside of London with an award winning ... More
Travelodge Blackburn M65 (2.41 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Millstone Hotel (2.64 miles)
The Millstone at Mellor has retained all the charm of the coaching inn it once was - but added all the creature comforts of a modern hotel. It is one of the highest rated AA ... More | visit website
The Manor House (2.84 miles)
Converted former manor house situated in the Ribble Valley, originally built for the Duke of Sumerset. Stunning 16 feet ceilings, four poster bed, real fires, oak floors, fully fitted kitchen, ... More
Feildens Arms (3.30 miles)
Dunkenhalgh Hotel (3.93 miles)
Set in 17 acres of Lancashire Parkland, the Dunkenhalgh is a 700 year old building that evokes a bygone age yet has modern facilities. It is ideally located for touring the Ribble Valley. Blackpool and ... More | visit website
The Maple Lodge (4.09 miles)
This AA 4 STAR guest accommodation, friendly atmosphere and personal service will make your stay one to be remembered. We offer Bed and Full English Breakfast seven days a week. ... More | visit website
Bowford Cottage at Bowford Cottages (4.18 miles)
Click here to book this cottage with Hoseasons
Set amidst truly peaceful countryside in the Ribble Valley and enjoying beautiful rural views to Beacon Fells, these two very comfortable, newly built stone cottages are just ... More
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