Cathedral tours

A specialist guided tour is a unique way to learn more about Blackburn Cathedral.

Our Cathedral has so much to offer and led by our knowledgeable and friendly guides, a guided tour will take you on a journey through our rich history.

A tour will highlight key features and locations within the building, along with the fascinating tales, hidden gems and impressive architecture that features throughout the building.

Our expert guide will help you navigate over 1,500 years of Christian worship on this site and will provide a unique insight into our fascinating past – it’s the perfect way to experience Lancashire’s Cathedral.

You can also learn about the purpose and history of the Cathedral, focus on some of the stunning art works of John Hayward or Penny Warden’s “The Journey”, or marvel at the unique Walker organ.

Tours can even be tailored to your specific requirements and / or interests and at certain times of the year we are also able to offer tours of the Bell Tower.

You can combine your tour with lunch or afternoon tea at our café Checks & Greys where bookings can be made in advance.

Tour Details

All guided tours need to be booked in advance – please call 01254 845301 for more details.

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Tour prices

Up to 10 adults

£25

11 - 20 adults

£40

To find out more, please contact

Pauline Rowe

Executive Assistant & Operations Manager 01254 845301 [email protected]

Blackburn Cathedral tour enquiry

Visiting FAQs

For more information on visiting Blackburn Cathedral and our facilities, here are some frequently asked questions.

There is no public parking available at the Cathedral. We advise you to use the nearest public car parks of which there are a number close by. We strongly advise local people to walk or cycle to an event or use public transport - the Cathedral is less than 5 minutes’ walk from both Blackburn railway station and the town centre bus interchange.  The Blackburn with Darwen Council website - blackburn.gov.uk has comprehensive town centre car parking information.

We have a limited number of disabled parking spaces available - please contact Pauline Rowe on: 01254 845301 or email: [email protected] for more details and to book a space.

Although there are some old, uneven surfaces and care should be taken, Blackburn Cathedral is fully accessible and wheelchair friendly. There is level access into and around the Cathedral and there is a lift available to all floors. If you have a specific access need, please speak to a member of our team or a volunteer when arriving at the Cathedral who will be happy to help you. We have a number of measures in place to ensure disabled visitors get the most out of their visit to the Cathedral.

We have standard accessible toilets as well as a registered Changing Places toilet too so that everyone, regardless of their needs, can use our facilities.

Yes, Blackburn Cathedral has a registered Changing Places toilet and full details can be found by visiting the Changing Places website

Yes, There is level access into and around the Cathedral and there is a lift available to all floors.

Unfortunately not, so all guests with such requirements will need to provide their own mobility and / or support aids.

If you have a specific access need, please speak to a member of our team or a volunteer when arriving at the Cathedral who will be happy to help you.

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