Leisure
PureGym Blackburn Set to Relocate and Upgrade – New Site Opens This September
PureGym Blackburn is on the move – and the upgrade promises a brand-new fitness experience for members.
Blackburn Life
Leisure
Family
Sell-Out Splash! Darwen’s Giant Pool Inflatable Makes a Big Summer Debut
Darwen Leisure Centre’s brand-new inflatable pool attraction has already made waves – with first sessions on Saturday 19 July selling out fast.
Competitions
Make a Splash – Name Darwen’s Giant Inflatable and Win Big!
Something HUGE is making a splash at Darwen Leisure Centre – and you could be the first to try it out!
Leisure
Blackburn Cathedral Gardens’ New Children’s Play Area – Coming Soon
Exciting news is on the horizon for Blackburn Cathedral Gardens as construction begins on a brand-new Children's Play area. This project aims…
Leisure
Go Ape Blackburn Set to Open This July
Excitement is in the air as Go Ape, the popular adventure course, announces the opening of its newest location in Witton Country…
Leisure
All the Fun of the Fair this February Half-Term
Escape to Fun Island returns just in time for the half-term school holidays after proving a big hit last year.
Business
Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.
Christmas
Big Christmas Giveaway is back for 2022
Blackburn Life is back with our Big Christmas Giveaway Competition.
Community
Closures for Shops, Venues and Council Services for the Queen’s Funeral
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
Council
Better Park Experiences in Darwen
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
Leisure
Free Swimming, Gym & Cycling Sessions return to Blackburn & Darwen
From April 1st the Council is investing in a 12 month programme of free leisure sessions across the borough. This will start…
Leisure
A Billinge School Reunion for 1979 Leavers taking place this October
Did you leave Billinge School in Blackburn in 1979?
Festival
Take a journey through Dodecalis Luminarium Inflatable Sculpture this August
This August, the National Festival of Making is bringing the Dodecalis Luminarium, created by Architects of Air, to Blackburn’s Corporation Park!
Business
Martial Arts Club Expands with Sport England Grant
Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.
Leisure
Christmas Opening Times 2020 for Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Pharmacies & more
Here we are again with our BIG guide of all the opening times for Blackburn & Darwen - Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Leisure…
Business
Call out for traders for Pop-up markets in Blackburn
Blackburn Market has announced the re-opening of pop-up craft & gift markets just in time for Christmas.
Leisure
Football all set to kick off in Blackburn & Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council have confirmed that official football club training and matches can go ahead as part of the "organised team…
Business
Local Venues are at the forefront of national campaign to “Save Our Theatres”
Blackburn and Darwen are at the forefront of a national fundraising campaign that has been launched by the Theatres Trust in partnership…
Business
Relief for gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn
The government have announced that gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn will be able to…
Business
Council confirm lifting of restrictions in South & West of Blackburn and in Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen council has confirmed that the extra local restrictions in some parts of Blackburn and Darwen have been lifted today.…
Coronavirus
Leisure Centres & Pools in Blackburn and Darwen set to delay reopening date
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced it will look to open its leisure and community centres in August. Nationally, the Government has…
Leisure
Planet Ice in Blackburn will not reopen on 25 July, as government says they were given permission in error
Planet Ice in Blackburn, along with ice rinks across England, have had to put a pause on their anticipated reopening, as the…
Business
Everything you need to know about the cut in VAT on food & hospitality today
A temporary cut in VAT from 20% to 5% comes into force today allowing businesses in the food, drink and hospitality sectors…
Leisure
Blackburn Museum reopens by appointment only
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery reopens tomorrow (Wednesday 15 July 2020) but you will need to plan ahead if you want to…