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Blackburn is a proud, practical mill town with a cathedral, a canal and moorland on its doorstep. It is a friendly place to meet someone new at your own pace. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Blackburn
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Blackburn. Check opening times before you go.
Blackburn Cathedral
A distinctive cathedral in Blackburn town centre, with a calm interior and a handsome lantern tower. Check opening times before you go.
Corporation Park
A Victorian public park on the hillside above Blackburn, with lawns, a lake and big views. Free to enter and good for a gentle stroll.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal
A towpath walk through Blackburn, with old mill buildings and open fields in turn. Free to walk and mostly flat.
Around Blackburn
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Blackburn town centre, Mellor, Wilpshire, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood and Livesey.
Getting there: Blackburn station has trains to Preston, Burnley and Colne, and to Manchester Victoria through Darwen and Bolton. The M65 and the A666 are the main roads, and Blackburn bus station links the surrounding towns.
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Questions about dating in Blackburn
What is a good first date in Blackburn?
There are plenty of easy options: a visit to Blackburn Cathedral, a walk in Corporation Park and a towpath stroll on the canal. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Blackburn?
Blackburn station has trains to Preston, Burnley and Colne, and to Manchester Victoria through Darwen and Bolton. The M65 and the A666 are the main roads, and Blackburn bus station links the surrounding towns.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Blackburn?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Blackburn?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.