FOOD DRINK RETAIL LEISURE ... The British Textile Biennial is the first of its kind and throws a spotlight on the nation’s creativity, innovation and expression in textiles. Pennine has textiles in its DNA and the biennial will see artists, designers and makers present performances, artworks and events across and surrounding towns.

For programme details to date please see the British Textile Biennial website at: www.britishtextilebiennial.co.uk

BLACKBURN-BASED EVENTS:

ADIDAS SPEZIAL FOOTWEAR EXHIBITION 4th - 20th October Blackburn Cotton Exchange

TRANSFORM AND ESCAPE THE DOGS 3rd October - 3rd November Church Street

CULT. CULTURE. SUBVERSION. Exhibition about the humble T-shirt HUMBLE 4th October - 3rd November Crypt

KATAB: QUILTING STORIES 3rd October - 3rd November Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

AARON DUNLEAVY – COMMUNITY CLOTHING FILM COLLABORATION 3rd October - 3rd November Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery What do you fancy to eat? Caribbean? Italian? Indian? Portuguese? Pub grub? Fast food? Wholesome food? Blackburn has it all! Whatever you’re craving, there is a wide range of restaurants, cafes, bars and outlets to grab a bite to eat. You can choose whether you want to eat on the go, or would prefer a more formal dining experience. The choice is yours.

“MY ADVICE TO VISITORS IS ENJOY THE GROWING FOOD AND DRINK SCENE IN THE TOWN.” Councillor Phil Riley Executive Member for Growth and Development at Council Whether you’re looking for a smooth cup of coffee or after a few pints with a friend, you’re in the right place! Blackburn town centre is spoilt for choice when it comes to picking somewhere to sit and enjoy a tipple with friends, or simply ‘people- watch’ with a brew.

“THE BEST COFFEE IN TOWN IS EXCHANGE COFFEE ON FLEMING SQUARE. IT’S A BEAUTIFUL SHOP TO BOOT.” Patrick Grant Judge on The Great British Sewing Bee The Mall Blackburn offers a long list of high street brands and a massive £66 million investment added leading retailers such as Primark and H&M to the mix. Step outside the shopping centre and discover all Blackburn town centre has to give – including Blackburn Market and many independent shops offering a variety of unique, specialist products.

“BLACKBURN TOWN CENTRE HAS A GREAT MIX OF BIG BRANDS AND COOL INDEPENDENTS.”

Catherine Price Blackburn BID Manager Blackburn town centre has a host of eateries along with a range of leisure and entertainment venues. It boasts a state-of- the-art 10 screen Vue cinema, TenPin bowling and Planet Ice arena. King George’s Hall also holds a range of events, from pop concerts to pantomimes, and stage shows to stand-up comedy. Visitors can also enjoy Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery and tours of Blackburn Cathedral.

“FOR A NIGHT OUT, I LOVE THE ELECTRIC CHURCH IN BLACKBURN WHICH SUPPORTS LIVE MUSIC AND LOCAL TALENT.” Gary Aspden Designer and curator of the Adidas Spezial range Blackburn’s rich history and heritage is the heart of the town. Historic buildings are protected, and public spaces improved to strengthen the town’s unique identity. The regeneration in the town’s Cathedral Quarter has provided a new business hub, hotel and public open space, as well as a new bus interchange – which makes getting here even easier. Throughout the town centre you’ll also find amazing street art on buildings.

“THE COTTON EXCHANGE IS A BEAUTIFUL, MINI-CATHEDRAL, HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT.” Laurie Peake Director of Super Slow Way arts commissioning programme in Pennine Lancashire HOW TO GET HERE: Blackburn is easily accessed. There are direct train services from , Bolton, Salford, Clitheroe, Accrington, Preston, Blackpool, Burnley and Yorkshire.

A modern new bus station and a recently refurbished railway station make arriving by public transport even easier.

Travel by car is just as convenient, with good access to the town from the motorway network. Blackburn is just a short drive from the M6 and M65 motorway.

The main town centre hotel is Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre and there are others close by. PARKING: There are a number of car parks in Blackburn. Below is a list, as well as the postcodes, ready to tap into your Sat Nav.

Barton Street: BB2 1JL Brown Street BB1 6AF Byrom Street: BB5 2LE Feilden Street: BB2 1LQ (Closed Sunday) Fleming Square: BB2 2DG Jubilee Street: BB1 1EP (Weekends only) King Street: BB2 2DH Mill Lane: BB2 2AU Paradise Lane: BB2 1LY Penny Street: BB1 6HA Salford: BB1 5BE (Evenings & Weekends Only) Simmons Street: BB2 1AU Starkie Street: BB1 5BE The Mall Shopping Centre: BB2 2DQ Weir Street: BB2 2AN eet y Str ark Wa One Car P Railway Station ographers 98281 rt etMap contributors Ca re y rd own copyright and database rights 2017 t only © Cr ack © OpenSt Tr ey Data eated by Oxfo anspor rv y Tr Other data Map cr dnance Su edestrian Priorit ootpath / P Public Railwa F ntains Or Co

Corporation Park, Preston, Jct 31 M6 WWW.BLACKBURN.GOV.UK WWW.VISITBLACKBURN.CO.UK

@BLACKBURNDARWENCOUNCIL @BLACKBURNDARWEN BWDCOUNCIL ...