On Saturday 20th August, it’s a bumper day in Darwen – with both Darwen Gala & Darwen 1940s Day providing lots of fun & entertainment for all the family.
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below. For more information visit www.visitblackburn.co.uk or contact Blackburn Visitor Centre tel: 01254 688040/ email: visit@blackburn.gov.uk
Blackburn Town Centre:
Until 31st Aug: The first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare on display, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Wednesday – Saturday 12 – 4.45pm
Until 17th Sept: Collecting Faces Exhibition, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery (Weds –Sat 12 -4.45pm)
Until 4th Sept: Blackburn Beach, Town Hall Square, King William St. 11am – 5pm
Until 4th Sept: Summer in the Sand, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn 9:00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and Sundays 10.30am – 4:30pm.
Until 4th Sept: Medal Hunt around The Mall Blackburn.
Until 31st August: Somme Exhibition featuring articles from Blackburn Times, Blackburn Library
Until 31st Aug: Blackburn Youth Zone’s Summer Holiday Camps. To book call 01254 292000
15th & 16th Aug: Eastern Discovery Summer Art Workshop for 7-11 year olds., Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery. Limited Places contact Kerry at Action Factory 01254 296075
15th to 26th Aug: Kids Summer Fun Crafts, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn 10.30am to 4.00pm
17th to 20th Aug: Summer Arts & Crafts, “Shakespeare & the Tudors”, Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 12 -4pm
17th Aug: Alf Wrights Afternoon Variety Show, Windsor Suite, King Georges Hall 2pm
18th Aug: Punch & Judy shows plus Magician, Victoria Court, The Mall Blackburn, shows throughout the day 11am to 3pm
18th Aug: Strictly Come Shakespeare, Tudor Dance session for over 5s, Blackburn Library 10.30am -12.30pm
18th Aug: Walk the Walk, Blackburn College, meet at The Beacon Centre 11am
19th Aug: Walk the Walk, Blackburn Town Centre, meet Blackburn Visitor Centre 11am
