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Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn, BB1 7JN, Lancashire.
Tel: 01254 667 130. Opened in 1938. The history of Blackburn's
cotton industry. Costume and Textile based exhibitions. A replica
of Hargreaves' Spinning Jenny. About 5 miles north of Darwen.
King George's Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn, BB2 1AA. Tel: 01254 582579. Shows & concerts change
monthly. Different pantomime every Christmas. Pay & display
parking. Blakeys Bistro & bar. Blakey's is a popular nightspot,
with organised live music events and as a social venue. www.kinggeorgeshall.com.
About 5 miles north of Darwen.
Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUP.
Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House.
A trust was founded in the 1920 when the Hall was about to be
demolished, since then the Hall has been a museum and Gallery
and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall is open to the public
every day except Saturdays when we are closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk.
About 9 miles north of Darwen.
Hoghton Tower Garden,
Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986. An
extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices.
www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 6 miles northwest of Darwen.
SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel: 01772 422041. The
restored 16th century Grammar School is now a museum reflecting
the borough's history and is the venue for a monthly exhibitions
programme. The School was one of the earliest in the county and
dates from 1524. Much of the present building dates from c.1580
and is a fine example of the local timber framed construction
technique. About 12 miles west of Darwen.
The British Commercial
vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston PR25 2LE. Tel:
01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important heritage
collections - a unique display of historic commercial vehicles
and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building. www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk.
About 12 miles west of Darwen.
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