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04LIFE INBLACKBURNBustling Blackburn is a gem of a town with all the history, culture andcharacter you would expect from a larger city. Start with a tour of thecathedral, dip into the lively Market or experience the vibrant Asian quarter.Culture vultures will also want to check out the town’s cinemas and theatres,before ending the night in one of the many pubs and bars. And when you’reready for a change of scenery, head for Blackpool or The Forest of Bowland.Walkable school runsWith St Mary & Joseph Primary, Longshaw Community Infant and AudleyJunior School all within a 15­minute walk of home, you can forget morningtraffic. Blackburn Central High School is even closer ­ making it easy for olderchildren to beat the morning bell, too.City­living and commuting – on demandFrom shopping, sightseeing and commuting, to nights out, living 10 minutesfrom Blackburn Centre has real benefits. And with the region’s main roadsand rail links on your doorstep, it’s simple to explore the surrounding cities.Uncover centuries of heritage in Bolton. Soak up the lively student vibe inPreston. Or, make a beeline for the cultural capital of Manchester, for music,art, sport, history and more.A natural choice for outdoor loversStep out of your front door and you can be on the banks of FishmoorReservoir in minutes. Nearby Queen’s Park is a perfect place for bowling,boating and dog walking, too. While Victorian Corporation Park and WittonCountry Park are ideal for picnics, playgrounds and cycling. Venture furtherafield for the splendour the rugged West Pennine Moors. Or, walk sleepywooded valleys in the Trough of Bowland.A winner for sports fansFootball fans will want to catch the regular EFL action at Ewood Park andshowcase their own 5­a­side skills at the Powerleague Soccerdome. Foreveryday fitness, hit the neighbourhood gyms and national chains in town, orBlackburn’s very own Sport Leisure Centre. Here, you can swim, run, play,work out or book a sauna. The area is also home to six golf courses and aone­of­a­kind skating rink – Planet Ice.Victorian Corporation ParkBags of shopping optionsFrom family food shops, to last­minute groceries there are plenty of shoppingoptions nearby. Within a mile, you’ll find convenience stores, an ASDAsuperstore and the Townsmoor Retail Park, with names like Next, Argos andB&Q. In Blackburn itself, The Mall is a must for big name brand shopping .And you’ll find plenty of independent inspiration in Fleming Square and KingWilliam Street. Blackburn’s award­winning market is also a great place to buylocal food, or browse for bargains.Fun family days awayClose to home, you’ll find family­friendly attractions like The Vue Cinema,tenpin bowling and animal feeding at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park. Alternatively,head north and you can step back in time at the Ribchester Roman Museum.While a 40­min drive south will take you straight to Legoland and a world ofrides and adventures. Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the seaside are only55­minutes from your front door, too.Trough of BowlandBlackburn CathedralWELCOMELOCATIONTRAVEL LINKSPICTURE YOURSELF HERESITE PLANMAKE IT YOUR OWNSPECIFICATIONHEALTH & SAFETYYOUR BUYING GUIDE30,000 HOMES & COUNTING

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