Why go
- A city in United Kingdom on the Ultimate map — explore nearby destinations, hotels and attractions from here.
History
Blackburn, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · Mitton Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9PQ · thethreefishes.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinesse takeaway Features: step-free access · chinastaraccrington.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · ExtraMSA Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT · chopstixnoodles.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 21-23 King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DJ · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · Blackburn, BB2 3LP · dominos.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4EQ · kfc.co.uk
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QW · egorestaurants.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Riversway Drive, Darwen, BB3 0SN · brewersfayre.co.uk
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 16:30-22:00; Tu off Features: delivery · 8 Gamull Lane, PR2 6TQ · delhi8.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 · Longsight Road, Blackburn, BB1 9EX · tiggis-ribblevalley.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 43 Deardengate, Rossendale, BB4 5QN · greggs.co.uk
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-15:00; Su off · 4 Berry Lane, PR3 3JA · longridgecanteen.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:15-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: halal · 1 Nab Lane, Blackburn, BB2 1LN
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:45-14:00, Mo-Th,Sa 16:45-21:30, Fr 16:45-22:00 · 252 Station Road, Preston, PR5 6EA
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5QJ · agrarestaurant.co.uk
Bistro, Restaurant · Bistro restaurant · 73 King Street, Whalley, BB7 9SW · kingstreetbistro.co.uk
Dessert, Fast Food · Dessert fast food · 59 Plantation Street, Accrington, BB5 6RZ · yummyzaccringtononline.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: halal
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 2 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 2DT
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 42 Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · 631 Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 5DQ
Seafood, Fast Food · Seafood fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1 Accrington Road, Whalley, BB7 9TD · holdensandco.com
Fast Food · fast food · 46 Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU · freddyschickenblackburn.co.uk
Restaurant · Features: halal · Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA · eastzeast.info
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 48-50 Union Road · royalphoenixaccrington.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00; PH 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Fourfields, Preston, PR5 6GS · valleycoffee.eu
Burger, Pizza, Kebab, Chicken, Curry, Fast Food · Burger/Pizza fast food · 23 Berry Lane · 5in1takeaway.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 16:30-22:30 · 6 Gamull Lane, PR2 6TQ · figaros.edan.io
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Features: halal · Mayson Street, Blackburn, BB1 1AQ · nandos.co.uk
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 114 Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8LL
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:30;Su 13:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Longsight Road, Blackburn, BB1 9EX · shajanindianrestaurant.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 50B School Lane, Preston, PR5 6QE
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 23 Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1PL · restaurants.subway.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Cafe · cafe · simply-classic.com
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 758 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BA
Dessert, Fast Food · Dessert fast food · 627 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BA
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food · 78 Tunley Holme, Preston, PR5 8ES
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 254 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DS
Fast Food · fast food · 18 Copy Nook, Blackburn, BB1 3AN
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Airports
Blackpool Airport (BLK) 22 mi to the centre
Blackpool, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jet2.com, Aer Lingus, Star1 Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Alicante, Arrecife, Dalaman, Dublin, Faro… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Jet2.com LS (73C, 737-300) · 7 routes: Alicante, Arrecife, Dalaman, Faro, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Aer Lingus EI (AT4) · 1 route: Dublin*
- Star1 Airlines V9 (L4T) · 1 route: Isle Of Man
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Warton Aerodrome (WRT) 16 mi to the centre
Warton, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Where to stay
Indoor
Myre Edge Farm, Showley Road, Clayton-le-dale, Blackburn BB1 9DR, United Kingdom · myreedgefarm.co.uk
Roman Rd, Darwen BB3 3PJ, United Kingdom · brockleheadcaravanpark.co.uk
Blackburn Old Rd, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SH, United Kingdom · hoghtontower.co.uk
Church Ln, Mellor, Blackburn BB2 7JR, United Kingdom · millstonemellor.co.uk
21-23 Mincing Ln, Blackburn BB2 2EB, United Kingdom · bwhotel99.co.uk
3 Cathedral Square, Blackburn BB1 1EP, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Feilden Arms, 0 Whalley Rd, Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7PR, United Kingdom · thefeildensarms.com
Off Riversway Dr, Eccleshill Rd, Lower Darwen, Darwen BB3 0SN, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Further Ln, Mellor, Blackburn BB2 7NP, United Kingdom · stanleyhouse.co.uk
Darwen Motorway Service Area Commercial Road M65 Motorway, Darwen BB3 0DB, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
29 Blakey Moor, Blackburn BB2 1LL, United Kingdom · hotelrafay.com
2 Frontier Ave, Blackburn BB1 3AL, United Kingdom · hilton.com
41 King St, Blackburn BB2 2DH, United Kingdom · kings-hotel-blackburn.com.es
13 Preston New Rd, Simmons' St, Blackburn BB2 1AR, United Kingdom · hotelroyalblackburn.co.uk
Wood Head House, Woodhead, Belthorn, Blackburn BB1 2NP, United Kingdom
Town Hall St, Blackburn BB2 1AG, United Kingdom
388 Great Bolton St, Blackburn BB2 3PX, United Kingdom
72-80 Bolton Rd, Blackburn BB2 3PZ, United Kingdom
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38 Stephen St, Mill Hill, Blackburn BB2 4DW, United Kingdom
17 New Wellington Cl, Blackburn BB2 4HJ, United Kingdom
128 Rothesay Rd, Blackburn BB1 2ES, United Kingdom
24 Talbot St, Rishton, Blackburn BB1 4NZ, United Kingdom
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Blackburn, UK — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Blackburn, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach