Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families

Families across Blackburn with Darwen are being pointed towards a wide range of free and affordable activities this summer, with events and days out taking place across the borough.

Children aged 5 to 15 can also travel free on buses from 1 August until 31 August, which the council says will make it easier for families to get out and about over the holidays.

At Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, families can explore collections, including the Egyptian gallery, and free exhibitions throughout the summer.

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries are also running free activities as part of the Summer Reading Challenge, alongside crafts, story times and family events.

For those looking to be more active, re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen is offering sports and family activities during the holidays, while the borough’s leisure centres are running family swimming sessions, pool activities and other holiday options.

There are also plenty of places to head outdoors, including Witton Country Park, Corporation Park, Sunnyhurst Woods and Bold Venture Park.

Other options highlighted include Discover Blackburn, Blackburn Market, Darwen Market and Blackburn Cathedral.

Blackburn with Darwen Family Hubs are running activities, sessions and support for families through the summer holidays, while Blackburn Youth Zone is offering sports, creative arts, gaming, music and social spaces for young people.

The article also points families to the government’s Summer Savings scheme, which is cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on family days out including cinema and theatre tickets, attractions and children’s meals out.

More information is available from Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen, Family Hubs Blackburn with Darwen and Youth Zone Blackburn.