Blackburn with Darwen offers everything you could want for that great day out or longer stay.

Blackburn  has an ancient history which dates back more than 1,000 years.
It really came to prominence in the Industrial Revolution and the town's prosperity is shown in some fine Victorian buildings and an imposing cathedral which dominates the town centre.
Blackburn has an impressive modern shopping centre with many major high street stores, the majority of which are undercover

Darwen - the fictional home of Hetty Wainthropp, featured in the BBC television programme of the same name is surrounded by the West Pennine Moors, and offers a traditional shopping experience where a warm welcome awaits the visitor..
While still retaining some of its industrial past, the town is a mosaic of greenery, especially at 

Sunnyhurst Wood and Bold Venture Park.