Title: Things to Do in Blackburn in 2026 | Expedia.com [Blackburn Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Blackburn.dx4573)[Hotels in Blackburn](https://expedia.com/Blackburn-Hotels.d4573.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Blackburn](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Blackburn.d4573.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Blackburn](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Blackburn.d4573.Car-Rental-Guide)[Blackburn Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Blackburn.d4573.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Blackburn ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Blackburn Types of activities [Blackburn Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Blackburn.dx4573) ![Blackburn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/824f63c9-1f37-4fbc-acf0-dd4a9190d73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackburn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/006762c5-743a-4eee-bcd0-a4693e25606a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blackburn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/8b70308b-e4e5-4b7a-9477-a52efdcbb328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/8b70308b-e4e5-4b7a-9477-a52efdcbb328.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Blackburn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/a0881382-7582-4d43-b511-24ef7c0dd5fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/a0881382-7582-4d43-b511-24ef7c0dd5fd.jpg) by [Tony Mercer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32665) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Blackburn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/8a6db1ea-c313-4d85-991f-616599bc5256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/8a6db1ea-c313-4d85-991f-616599bc5256.jpg) by [Michael Beckwith](https://www.flickr.com/people/78207463@N04) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Blackburn | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details)[1 Hour Lamb Bottle Feeding Experience on Working Farm](/things-to-do/1-hour-lamb-bottle-feeding-experience-on-working-farm.a50175909.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) | ## What to do in Blackburn --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Blackburn? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Blackburn ![Ewood Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/006762c5-743a-4eee-bcd0-a4693e25606a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ewood Park Catch an event at Ewood Park during your trip to Blackburn. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Ewood-Park-Blackburn.d6087893.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackburn Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/824f63c9-1f37-4fbc-acf0-dd4a9190d73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackburn Cathedral You can learn about the history of Blackburn with a visit to Blackburn Cathedral. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Blackburn-Cathedral-Blackburn.d553248621532493884.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vue Cinema Blackburn You can make plans for a show at Vue Cinema Blackburn on your trip to Blackburn. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Vue-Cinema-Blackburn-Blackburn.d553248621563158424.Vacation-Attraction) #### Witton Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Witton Country Park, a lovely green space in Blackburn. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Witton-Country-Park-Blackburn.d553248621563158414.Vacation-Attraction) #### King Georges Hall You can enjoy a show at King Georges Hall on your trip to Blackburn. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/King-Georges-Hall-Blackburn.d553248621532493881.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mrs. Dowsons Farm Take the family on an outing to Mrs. Dowsons Farm during your trip to Clayton le Dale. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mrs-Dowsons-Farm-Blackburn.d553248621532493879.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thwaites Empire Theatre You can make plans for a show at Thwaites Empire Theatre during your trip to Blackburn. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Thwaites-Empire-Theatre-Blackburn.d553248621532493875.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waves Water Fun Centre You can take time to visit Waves Water Fun Centre during your travels to Blackburn. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Waves-Water-Fun-Centre-Blackburn.d553248621532493880.Vacation-Attraction) #### Blackburn Arena Catch an event at Blackburn Arena during your trip to Blackburn. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Blackburn-Arena-Blackburn.d553248621532493877.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Blackburn ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4576/902205e8-016e-46d6-8dc4-1f89c5cfdeba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bolton ![Beautiful summer like weather on moorland above Burnley, Lancashire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4588/0bfd5341-1949-447b-8aef-26c2f4a1bac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burnley ![Preston](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5661/a1f3eae7-a2d3-4504-a78d-db180ea3bf52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Preston ![Misty sunset overlooking the valley in Clitheroe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177897/5ff2ffc9-2eeb-4400-a3c1-2fbfa5965a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clitheroe ![Clayton le Moors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179928/5b8d23a8-8c68-4bbf-b98e-c2a9cd4bd0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Clayton le Moors ![Beautiful summer afternoon at Rivington reservoir, Rivington, Chorley, Lancashire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180569/d0d01e3e-2893-42e3-98fc-2cc626fe8f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chorley ![Samlesbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180827/7de3d1c8-0a0e-45ae-9eb2-8bbe4748fbcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samlesbury ![darwen tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182505/7e77a868-c537-4cb7-9e8d-4e969ae65f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Darwen ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blackburn worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Blackburn? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Blackburn? ### Is three days enough to stay in Blackburn? ### Is Blackburn a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Blackburn with kids? > - 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