Welcome to Blackburn!
We look forward to welcoming you to Al Hayat Languages. Our centre is based in Blackburn, a vibrant multicultural town in the North West of England, and one of the largest districts in Lancashire. From Blackburn, you can easily get to the large, bustling cities of northern England – Manchester, Liverpool, Bradford and Leeds. If you are interested in studying English with us and would like more information on studying in the UK, please click here.
Raza Jamia Masjid
Blackburn is at the heart of an area of significant Muslim settlement in the UK. The area has many beautiful mosques. You can visit this fabulous masjid in nearby Accrington. Founded in 2017, the overall cost of the facilities at Raza Jamia Masjid was £8.5M approx. and has an area of around 42,000 sq ft.
Blackburn Cathedral
Visit our most breath-taking Anglican Blackburn Cathedral which has been a Church for more than 1000 years. In 1926, the remarkable parish church of St Mary was raised to cathedral status.
Opening hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm
Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am–4:30pm
Sunday Closed
King George's Hall
King George’s Hall is one of the region’s
leading live entertainment venues and
hosts first-class performers as part of a
sensational programme of music, dance,
and comedy.
Find tickets for a variety of talented
performers at
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/king-
george-s-hall-tickets-
blackburn/venue/254683
Corporation Park
First opened in 1857, minutes away from Blackburn town centre, is the Victorian Corporation Park. Explore acres of beautiful greenery, colourful bouquets, water fountains and
stunning lakes.
Awarded the Green Flag national recognition, the park is
situated on Preston New Road 2 minutes away from Al Hayat. Corporation Park is perfect for a family day out with an entertaining playground or you can embark on a peaceful stroll admiring the beautiful nature to refresh your mind.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Discover natural history, Japanese fine art and Egyptian artefacts in the heart of Blackburn.
From coins to mummies – experience over 2000 years of history today. For an unforgettable learning
experience, plan your visit at
http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/
Planet Ice Blackburn Arena
Opened in January 1991 and home to the Blackburn Hawks and Blackburn Eagles stands the 3,200- seat Blackburn Arena. Pick up your skates and enjoy ice skating all year round at the incredible Olympic-sized ice rink.
Opening hours:
Monday 10:45am–4:30pm
Tuesday 10:45am–4:30pm
Wednesday 10:45am–4:30pm, 6:30–9pm
Thursday 10:45am–4:30pm
Friday 10:45am–4:30pm, 7:45–10pm
Saturday 11am–4:30pm, 6:30–9pm
Sunday 11am–6:30pm
The Mall
Find anything you are looking for at the shopping mall open 7 days a week! Lined with various high street retailers, from Primark to Pandora, enjoy a good shopping spree and some amazing finds. You get the best of both worlds with a bustling market of independent stalls on the ground floor, ranging from international delicacies to vintage souvenirs – we promise you will never leave empty-handed.
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is a professional football club that competes in the EFL Championship and has achieved 27 FA Premier League Wins!
Blackburn Rovers promote equality and diversity with their team of players coming from various backgrounds. This was also showcased when they became the first football team in the country to provide space on the pitch for Muslim Eid prayers. What a remarkable sight it was!
Manchester
Manchester is known as one of the world’s great industrial cities with people from all around the world flocking to the vibrant city. From the AO Arena to the National Football Museum, discover some of the country’s best gems only one train ride away.
The city is less than an hour away. Enjoy the eclectic night-life and hipster bars on one of Manchester’s most famous stretches – Wilmslow Road. Nicknamed ‘The Curry Mile’, on this stretch you will find all the tastes of home and much more!
