Published Thursday 14 September 2023 at 13:22
The Blackburn and Darwen Heritage Open Days Festival – the community-led festival of history and culture involving local volunteers and organisations – is continuing apace and there is still time to visit and take part in a whole range of activities and events.
The Festival, held every September, brings people together to celebrate the heritage, community and history in and around Blackburn and Darwen. Stories are told, traditions explored and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free.
Events still to take place this week
Display of Posters and Ephemera
Blackburn Central Library, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AG
- Thursday 14 September: 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday 15 September: 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday 16 September: 10:00 – 16:00
Darwen Heritage Centre (No booking required)
Holker House, Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RG
An opportunity to see the history of Darwen, a display of artefacts, mayoral caskets and other local artefacts.
- Friday 15 September: 10:00 – 15:00
- Saturday 16 September: 10:00 – 15:00
Darwen Vale High school (No booking required)
Darwen Vale High School, Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL
Saturday 16 September: 09:00 -13:00
A tour of the school and a display of old photos and items dating back to the 1900s
Discover ‘owd’ Darwen (No booking required)
Darwen Library, Knott Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3BU
An exhibition of photographs, news cuttings and memorabilia
- Thursday 14 September: 13:00-15:00
- Friday 15 September: 10:00-17:00
- Saturday 16 September: 10:00-1400
Factory tour around the old tram shed (Pre booking required)
Lorne Street Works, Lorne Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1QW
- Thursday 14 September: 11:00 – 14:00
- Friday 15 September: 11:00-17:00
The Friends of St Pauls Churchyard Heritage Day (No booking required)
1 Sydney Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3LZ
History of Hoddlesden and surrounding villages. Information of local men who fought in WW1 and WW2
- Saturday 16 September: 10:00-16:00
- Sunday 17 September: 12:00-16:00