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Blackburn Cathedral
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
Encounter Festival in Preston
Preston comes alive with outdoor theatre, live music and family-friendly creativity in one of the North West’s most joyful festivals.
Free entry
Until
East is East at Octagon Theatre Bolton
A landmark of modern British theatre returns, balancing razor-sharp comedy with a compassionate exploration of family, identity and belonging.
From £17.00
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Day Out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
Thomas moves off the screen and onto the tracks in this immersive, steam-powered family railway adventure.
From £15.95
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Halloween Ghost Train at The East Lancashire Railway
Do you dare take a ride on the Halloween Ghost Train at the East Lancashire Railway this half term?
From £15
My New Band Believe at The Golden Lion
Former black midi bassist Cameron Picton fronts a project that’s equal parts lush chamber pop and feral, goading chaos.
From £18.00
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Carry the Clouds Away at New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
This free exhibition in Salford brings together local artists, students and community groups exploring what nature offers us.
Free entry
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Brewery Tour and Tasting with Seven Bro7hers
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
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The Hallé 2026-27 Season
At the top of a packed season, we’re taking a closer look at six Hallé concerts that lean toward the more contemporary, adventurous end of things.
From £18Where 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.
Blackburn
Remix Casuals
A long term favourite for skate brands and streetwear with a mini skate ramp in the basement.
Blackburn
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.
Blackburn
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.
Blackburn
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.
Blackburn
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.
Blackburn
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.
Blackburn
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.
Lancashire
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
Lancashire District Guides
Culture Guides
Food and Drink in the North
Step into autumn safe in the knowledge that you have the North's very best mid-September guide to food and drink in Manchester and beyond.
Music
Aphex Twin-endorsed electronica, an eight-hour organ marathon and the most exciting band in Ireland's current folk revival all feature this month.
Theatre
Contemporary performance, verbatim theatre, dark comedy and a bold vision of Gaza - an eclectic mix for the start of autumn.
Exhibitions
Our latest exhibition picks include a lost recording of the Strangeways protest, Manchester's first sound art festival, and queer archives revisited.
Family things to do in the North
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.