Blackburn Cathedral
Creative Tourist
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
What's on near Blackburn Cathedral
Toxic at the Octagon Theatre Bolton
An award-winning performance tackling pressing themes around men’s mental health, friendships and the power of communication.
from £12.50
Until
Jewish Culture Club
Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum.
free entry
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Lightwaves at Salford Quays
An unmissable ten days of luminary adventures. Interact with boundary-breaking new commissions, create your own digital masterpieces and take a selfie with a Dalek. Yep, really.
free entry
Ember’s Spooky Season Sizzler at Cultplex
Bringing glamour, goosebumps and a heady dose of female empowerment, Ember & the Vixens are back to kick off the spooky season with their sizzling adults-only cabaret.
from £19.35
Until
STAB Horror Film Season at Cultplex
This October CULTPLEX is dedicating the entire month to scaring you silly.
from £6.5
UrbanArtistry Presents… Chile Estyle at CULTPLEX
UrbanArtistry returns to CULTPLEX accompanied by director Pablo Aravena and his street art documentary Chile Estyle.
from £7.50
Elijah Fox at The Stoller Hall
This autumn, join The Stoller Hall for a solo piano performance from world-renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer, Elijah Fox.
from £22.50
Manchester Camerata: Māyā – An Orchestral Carnatic Song at The Stoller Hall
Fusing the sound of a Western Classical Orchestra with Carnatic song, Rushil Ranjan presents his new composition Māyā, commissioned by Manchester Camerata.
from £25.00Where to go near Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn
Haute Dolci
This is dessert heaven served in the most amazing surroundings. A beautiful destination for all manner of sweet treats and the added bonus of a click and collect service. Vanilla Milk cake, Mintberry Mojito or test yourself with a Lick Your Lips – Fudge Brownies, Belgian Milk Chocolate, with Milk Chocolate Curls and Strawberries.
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Remix Casuals
A long term favourite for skate brands and streetwear with a mini skate ramp in the basement.
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Thira
Blackburn is synonymous with a great curry and Thira offers exactly that. With a discount available for click and collect, you can call and pre-order from a wide menu of home dining options. Starters include Grilled King Fish , boneless diced lamb sauteed with crushed ginger and shallots or a deep dish of mussels marinated with Kerala spices and deep fried.
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Me To A Tee
Two young Blackburners set up this shop selling vintage and sought after football casual brands, such as Iceberg, Moncler, Stone Island CP and Company.
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Exchange Coffee
Serving award winning coffees and a great choice of loose teas, cold drinks and takeaway delights including toasted fruit teacakes, crumpets and toast all of which you can order online through its click and collect service.
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Prism Contemporary
Established in 2016, Prism Contemporary is an independent gallery run by artists, curators and producers.
Blackburn
The Bureau Centre for the Arts
The Bureau is an artist led arts and community centre, providing a versatile and inclusive space for theatre, music, cultural events and community participation.
Blackburn
Blackburn Town Hall
Blackburn’s original, Italian renaissance style town hall was completed in 1856.
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King George’s Hall, Blackburn
One of the North West of England’s best known and loved entertainment venues the historic King George’s Hall in Blackburn was built in the classical style from stone quarried at Butler’s Delph in Pleasington.
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery houses a rich and fascinating collection covering fine art, decorative art, Egyptology, coins, manuscripts, natural history, social history and South Asia.
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Scholars Restaurant
This quality bistro offers fine dining at fabulous prices. One of the leading training restaurants, Scholars Restaurant is run by both industry professionals and fantastic Blackburn College students.
Blackburn
The Exchange, Blackburn
Dating back to 1865 when it opened as one of four exchange halls in the country, The Exchange is an iconic Blackburn venue
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