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On Saturday, 14th September 2019, Blackburn Cathedral will be open for Heritage Open Days 2019 from 10am until 3pm.
Be surprised by Blackburn Cathedral.
Guided Tours of the Building, Bell Tower Viewings, Open Choir Rehearsal, Church Needleworking Demonstration, Flower Arranging Demonstration
Family activities from 10.00 – 1.00
Discover what a Cathedral Choir does, dress up in the robes and crack the music code
Add your piece of textile to our Loom which reminds us of the Weaving heritage of our town
Hunt for QR codes around the Cathedral and scan to find out heritage information
Craft tables for different ages
Use the binoculars to search the ceiling – find the Green Man!
Take the Creature trail and see what you can find
If you've never visited England's youngest cathedral, now is your chance to see it in action. There will be activities for all ages - full details to follow.
It is also a chance to experience the modern artworks located throughout the building and to enjoy the green oasis of the cloister garden.
Booking Details
Pre-booking:
Booking for cathedral tours is not essential and there should be no problem in turning up on the day. For the bell tower tours where numbers are limited, booking would be helpful
Booking Contact: Ian Fowler (Bell tower only)
Email: ianpfowler@btinternet.com
Other Information:
For further infromation about the family activities contact: education@blackburncathedral.com
Max 25 people per tour/session. 60 minutes for cathedral tours: 45 minutes for the bell tower (for which the maximum number is 8 per tour) Contact for the day: Mr Mark Pickering (Head Virger) 01254 277448
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Blackburn Cathedral is located in the centre of Blackburn just off Darwen Street A666 & close to all town centre car parks.
On Site Disabled parking is limited and should be pre-booked by contacting the Virgers on 01254 277448 or email virgers@blackburncathedral.co.uk. Otherwise, there is no onsite parking, but there are several public car parks close to the Cathedral.
A 10 minute walk from the bus or rail stations in Blackburn. Blackburn has good public transport links with all surrounding towns. Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further information 01254 688040.
Alternatively, for public transport information out of normal office hours contact: Travel Line: 0871 200 2233 (for bus services around the Lancashire area) National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
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