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About Blackburn

Blackburn is the largest town in East Lancashire and is notable for its large shopping malls, celebrated three day market, Thwaites Brewery (one of the biggest independant brewers of real ale in the North-East of England which celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2007) and its modern Cathedral. Once the largest weaving town in the world Blackburn was visited by Mahatma Gandhi when he toured the area to study Lancashire's textile Industry. Blackburn was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and was originally an agricultural community before producing wool and then cotton cloth. St Mary's Church which was built in 1826, although there has been a church on the same site since 597AD, became a cathedral in 1926.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Blackburn

	Astley Bank Hotel Astley Bank, Bolton Road, Blackburn, Darwen, Lancashire, England (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S) The house, and it's extensive gardens standing in 6 acres of grounds, are still maintained to their original glory. Astley Banks warm and friendly atmosphere greets you as you walk through the front d... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
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	Sparth House Hotel Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, England (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) A splendid Georgian house set in its own wooded grounds, perfectly situated on the edge of The Ribble Valley. 16 individual styled rooms, one to suit all occasions and budget whether for business or p... More info and book online.. Price from £68.00
	Clarion Hotel Blackburn Whalley Rd, Billington, Blackburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Lancashire, England (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) The Clarion Hotel & Foxfields Restaurant is situated just off the A59 in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley. With 3-star luxury accommodation, leisure club and Foxfield restaurant, the Clari... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
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Nearby travel help

Blackburn Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Mill Hill Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
M65 Junction 6	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)
M65 Junction 5	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)
Blackpool Airport	(22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction W)
Manchester Airport	(28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction S)
Blackburn to London	(184.0 miles, 296.0 km, direction SE)