Things to do with kids in Blackburn & Burnley

Family events coming up in Blackburn & Burnley

• Indoor Carless Car Boot Fair (Burnley Market Hall)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · Burnley Market Hall · Free
• Get Crafty - Free Saturday Arts and CraftsSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery · Free
• Burnley Believes 2026 - Christmas Light Switch-On DaySat, 14 Nov 2026 · Burnley Town Centre (St James's Street)
• Darwen Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · Darwen Town Centre Square · Free
• Colne Artisan MarketSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Parliament Street Car Park (by Colne Market Hall) · Free
• Colne Model Railway Exhibition 2026Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · Park High School · Adults £6, children £3, concessions £5, family £14 (2024 prices)
• Christmas Markets at Gatty Park and Elmfield HallSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Gatty Park / Elmfield Hall · Free
• Aladdin - Blackburn Christmas PantomimeSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Blackburn Empire Theatre · £14 child, £20 adult, £58 family
• Victorian Christmas Weekend at Gawthorpe HallSat, 28 Nov 2026 · Gawthorpe Hall · Adults £7, children free
• Whalley Monthly Artisan MarketSat, 28 Nov 2026 · Swan Pub car park · Free
• The Dinosaurs Are Back! (Dommy B)Sun, 29 Nov 2026 · Horse + Bamboo Theatre · £9 / £7, pay-what-you-can available
• Burnley Artisan MarketSat, 5 Dec 2026 · St James Street (next to Charter Walk) · Free

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Comes to you in Blackburn & Burnley

Entertainers, mobile services and organisers who cover Blackburn & Burnley — no venue to visit, they come to you or run events near you.

• The Horsebox, Clitheroe MarketBased in BB7
• Music & MayhemFrom £165
• Wood Fired Pizza Bartravels up to 50 miles · From £600 per event
• Billy's Partytime EntertainmentsBased in PR5
• Mrs Peach Parties
• Taz Entertainments
• Blackburn Bouncy Castles (Bouncy Rascals)

Parks and playgrounds in Blackburn & Burnley

• Corporation ParkBB2 6DF · Free
• Witton ParkBB2 5BL · Free
• Roe Lee ParkBB1 9HZ · Free
• Ashton ParkBB3 2NX · Free
• Whitehall ParkBB3 2LQ · Free
• Bold Venture ParkBB3 0JR · Free

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Nature walks and woods in Blackburn & Burnley

• Cadshaw Castle RocksBB3 2TX
• Darwen Tower (Jubilee Tower)BB3 1JX · Free
• Jacks Key ReservoirBB3 2LG
• Johnson's ReservoirBB3 3NN
• Fishmoor ReservoirBB1 2EE
• Sunnyhurst WoodBB3 0LA

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Libraries in Blackburn & Burnley

• Blackburn Central LibraryBB2 1AG · Free
• Darwen LibraryBB3 3BU · Free
• Cherry Tree LibraryBB2 5NX · Free
• Mill Hill LibraryBB2 4DT · Free
• Roman Road LibraryBB2 3UY · Free
• Accrington LibraryBB5 1NQ · Free

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Family hubs in Blackburn & Burnley

• Family Hub DarwenBB3 0HD · Free
• Family Hub Little HarwoodBB1 5PE · Free
• Family Hub LiveseyBB2 4NT · Free
• Family Hub ShadsworthBB1 2HR · Free
• Tay Street Family HubBB11 4BU · Free
• Burnley Wood Family HubBB11 3NY · Free

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Family attractions in Blackburn & Burnley

• Burnley Mechanics TheatreBB11 1BH · Varies by show; child concessions on some events.
• Everyman ClitheroeBB7 1EB
• Go Ape Blackburn (Witton Country Park)BB2 2TP · Treetop Adventure (ages 4–10, over 1m) from £20.95; Treetop Adventure Plus (6+) from £25.95.
• Horse + BambooBB4 7HB · Family theatre typically £8.50 / £6.50; free family board games days and free pre-show craft.
• Pendle Ski ClubBB7 9HN · See club Fees page (not captured).
• Planet Ice BlackburnBB1 1BB · Session prices on booking; penguin skate aids from £7/hr; 4% online booking fee.

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Leisure centres in Blackburn & Burnley

• Blackburn Sports and Leisure CentreBB2 1LQ · Pay & Play | Membership
• Darwen Leisure CentreBB3 1PW · Pay & Play | Membership
• St Peter's Leisure CentreBB11 2DL · Pay & Play | Membership
• Padiham Leisure CentreBB12 8ED · Pay & Play | Membership
• Hyndburn Leisure CentreBB5 4EP · Pay & Play | Membership
• Accrington Academy Sport & LeisureBB5 4FF · Pay & Play | Membership

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Museums and galleries in Blackburn & Burnley

• Blackburn Museum & Art GalleryBB1 7AJ · Free
• Towneley Hall Museum & Art GalleryBB11 3RQ · Free
• Clitheroe Castle MuseumBB7 1AZ · Adults £5.10; children under 18 free; castle grounds free always
• Bancroft Mill Engine MuseumBB18 5QR · Free
• Gawthorpe HallBB12 8UA · Hall: adult £7, accompanied under-18s free; National Trust members free. Garden and woodland free.
• Haworth Art GalleryBB5 2JS · Free

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Cake shops and home bakers in Blackburn & Burnley

• A Cake Occasion
• Flecks CakesBB3 1AT
• Mad Hatters Cupcakes & TearoomBB2 1AG
• The Sweetest Thing CakeryBB12 8BY
• All Things Cupcakes
• Dainty Little Bakes

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Markets, fairs and shows in Blackburn & Burnley

• Colne Artisan MarketBB8 0HS · Free
• Burnley Markets Indoor Carless Car Boot FairBB11 1BB · Free
• Clitheroe Car Boot & Flea MarketBB7 1QD · Buyers about 50p-£1, under-12s free
• Clitheroe Food FestivalBB7 · Free
• Colne Model Railway ExhibitionBB8 7DP · Adults £6, children £3, concessions £5, family £14 (2024 prices)
• East Lancashire Charity Model Railway ExhibitionBB2 2SS · Adults £5; children/students/OAPs £3; family £12 (2026)

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Soft play centres in Blackburn & Burnley

• Frankie & Lola's BurnleyBB12 0EQ · Babies (0–12 months) £1.99; toddler & older £6.99 off-peak / £8.99 peak (Fri from 12pm, weekends, school holidays). Adults free.
• Kiddy KidsBB10 2HX · From £6 per child (summer price, no time limit); Play & Lunchbox £9.95 weekdays; grip socks £3
• Leaping Lizards Play CentreBB7 1QD · Friday after-school £2.50; other prices on booking page
• The Little Lancashire Village – BrownhillBB1 9BA · £8.95 per child; babies 6-12 months £3.50; under-6 months free; adults £1
• The Little Lancashire Village – BurnleyBB11 1TE · £7.95 per child; non-walking child free with a paying child; adults £1
• The Little Lancashire Village – DarwenBB3 0PQ · £7.95 per child; non-walking child free with a paying child; adults £1

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Skate parks in Blackburn & Burnley

• Clitheroe Castle SkateparkBB7 1BA · Free
• Edgeside Park Wheeled Sports Area, WaterfootBB4 9BY · Free
• James Street Skate ParkBB5 1LX · Free
• Junction 4 SkateparkBB3 0AJ
• Mercer Park Skate ParkBB5 5HT · Free
• Milnshaw Park Pump TrackBB5 4SD · Free

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Farms and farm parks in Blackburn & Burnley

• HAPPA Shores Hey FarmBB10 3QU · £6 adult (16+), 88p child (1+); book entry online
• Mrs Dowson's Farm ParkBB2 7JA · From £10.79 per person online (save up to 30%). Under 12 months free.
• Ribble Valley PumpkinsBB12 7JE · £5 per car (+£1.13 booking fee); book an arrival slot

Trampoline parks in Blackburn & Burnley

• Air Unlimited BurnleyBB11 3AQ · Online: 60 min £9.95 peak / £7.95 off-peak; 120 min £15.95 / £13.95; grip socks £2.95
• Flip Out BlackburnBB1 2EE · From £10 (1 hr), £14 (2 hrs); Toddler Stay & Play £6; Family Saver £15 (2 hrs, up to 4 incl. 1 adult, pizza + squash). Bumper cars +£2.

Bowling alleys in Blackburn & Burnley

• Discobowl BurnleyBB11 2HE · Junior bowling £8 (1 game) / £14.50 (2 games); family game for 4 £32 (1) / £56 (2); junior Scrapyard Golf £5; After School Club £6.99 (bowl + kids meal, Mon–Fri 3–6pm term time).
• Tenpin BlackburnBB1 1AQ · From £9.95 per game booked online; bowling party £13.99pp (2 hrs, bowling + pizza + unlimited squash).

Ice cream and treat stops in Blackburn & Burnley

• Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping VillageBB5 3DE · No admission fee stated for the shopping village; attractions individually priced