Blackburn Cathedral

Recommended by

Overview

Blackburn’s handsome cathedral was the town’s parish church until 1926, when its status was elevated. The current building mostly dates to the early 19th century, and was designed by John Palmer. The distinctive modern, octagonal lantern tower was added by architect Laurence King in 1961, with a dramatic crown of thorns hanging inside, above the sanctuary. The cathedral became the focus for the regeneration of the town centre in the early 21st century, creating a Cathedral Quarter and new buildings for church offices.

Features

Opening Times
Open all year
Opening Times: Open all year, daily 7am–6pm
Facilities
Cafe

Location

Cathedral Close, BLACKBURN, BB1 5AA

About the area

Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains.

Explore Lancashire

Blackburn Lancashire Things To Do in Lancashire

Blackburn Cathedral

Sign up to our travel newsletter

Get the latest insider tips and recommendations to make the most of your next trip

Blackburn Cathedral

Sign up to our newsletter

Join over 4,000+ travelers who are getting the most out of their trips