James at the Ribblesdale
The Ribblesdale Tap
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Discover Blackburn
Festival of Making
The National Festival of Making returns 5 & 6 July 2025.
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Discover Our History
Blackburn is a town with a strong heritage and an exciting new cultural scene. Its a place where people make things happen. From the nationally recognised events like the Festival of Making to the exceptional shopping and array of dining experiences, the town has so much to offer.
Discover Blackburn is here to help you uncover the hidden, undiscovered activities, venues and experiences that you may not know about, from the latest menus, new shops and attractions to learning more about the people behind some of the amazing facilities the town offers.
This site will continue to evolve and add more guides and information, so if there’s something you’d love to see or a venue you think we should know about, get in touch with the social channels.
We can’t wait to discover more of Blackburn together.
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Festival of Making
Blackburn Town Centre
The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Returning 5 & 6 July 2025.
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Akbar’s Restaurant
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn BB2 1AA
Akbar’s Restaurants – Offering mouth-watering authentic Indian cuisine dishes cooked to perfection.
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