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National Festival of Making 2023

Type:Festival

Blackburn Town Centre, King William Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY

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The National Festival of Making

The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.

Presenting a programme of work that combines Art, Manufacturing, Making and Communities, we commission international and national artists to create world class works, a year round programme and a participatory FREE FAMILY festival for all to enjoy.

The FREE National Festival of Making weekend will return to Blackburn on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of July 2023.

11am - 5pm

For more details of the programme and activities for this year’s National Festival of Making visit their website https://festivalofmaking.co.uk/

For updates visit their website https://festivalofmaking.co.uk/

Download Festival Programme: https://festivalofmaking.co.uk/whats-on/download-your-free-festival-programme/

 

 

 

 

July 2023

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In the centre of Blackburn. 

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Within 10 minutes walk of the rail & bus station. There are good public transport links to all surrounding towns & cities.

Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further details 01254 688040.

For information outside normal office hours: Traveline 0871 200 2223 or National Rail 03457 484950

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