Discover Blackburn Cathedral During Heritage Open Days
Blackburn Cathedral is delighted to be taking part in Heritage Open Days this September with free tours on offer.
Step inside one of Lancashire’s most iconic buildings as Blackburn Cathedral once again takes part in Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
About Heritage Open Days
Taking place each September, Heritage Open Days offer the opportunity to explore historic buildings, discover hidden stories and experience places that have shaped local communities, all free of charge.
Thousands of venues across England open their doors, inviting visitors to see familiar places in a new light and uncover the heritage on their doorstep.
About Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest cathedrals, yet one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship. God has been worshipped on this site for over 1,500 years and this is a wonderful chance to discover how the Cathedral has grown and changed over time.
From its medieval origins to life as a parish church and then becoming a cathedral in 1926, you can learn about the people and events that have shaped the building and community of today.
Free Cathedral Tours
Our Heritage Open Days feature free, guided tours offering a wonderful opportunity to discover those stories.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have passed through our famous West Doors many times before, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the building’s rich history, stunning architecture and the stories that have shaped Cathedral life over the last century.
The tours are perfect for anyone with an interest in local history, architecture, heritage, English cathedrals or simply wishing to discover somewhere new.
Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into the Cathedral’s past and present, bringing its history to life through stories and its most interesting features – including some of the country’s most significant pieces of modern religious art.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Heritage Open Days – the perfect opportunity to explore this remarkable building.
Tour Details
Tours will run on three days, there is no charge, but places are strictly limited to 20 per tour and must be booked in advance. To reserve your place, please click on your chosen date and time below:
Thursday 17th September
Saturday 19th September
10am | 11am | 12pm | 2pm | 3pm
Sunday 20th September
Why not combine your tour with a visit to the Cathedral café – Checks & Greys? Booking is recommended, please visit Checks & Greys to find out more.
Thank you for your support
We are a charity and rely on guest generosity. We suggest a £5 donation and would be most grateful for any support that you can give which helps to secure the long-term future of your Cathedral so that we can remain open to all, both now and for future generations. If you are a UK tax payer, please use a Gift Aid envelope and leave your donation in the collection box near the West Doors or use one of the card readers around the Cathedral. Thank you for your support.
