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The seventh edition of the National Festival of Making will return to Blackburn.
The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Presenting a programme of work that combines art, manufacturing, making and communities, commissioning international and national artists to create world class works, a year round programme and a participatory free family festival for all to enjoy.
| Season (5 July 2025 - 6 July 2025) |
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Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Blackburn can be reached by the M65 via the M6 or M61. If you are travelling from Preston, Blackburn can be reached on the A677, from Bolton on the A666 and from Chorley on the A674.
Blackburn is easy to access from the A59 or M65 motorway. There are a range of car parks within the town centre.
Within 5 minutes walk of the rail and bus station. There are good public transport links to all surrounding towns abd cities.
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further details of local public transport Tel. 01254 688040.
For information outside normal office hours: Traveline 0871 200 2223 or National Rail 03457 484950
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