RV Rental Blackburn, ENG

Corporation Park is an urban oasis in the heart of Blackburn. The historic Victorian town park is anchored by a stately tree-lined avenue and features family-friendly facilities like playgrounds, tennis courts, and cycling paths. Set on the northern border of the West Pennine Moors, Blackburn is a fantastic base for walkers and ramblers. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shores of Entwistle Dam, wander through the Rivington Terraced Gardens, and take in spectacular views from the summit of Darwen Hill.

To the north, the Ribble Valley beckons with a patchwork of charming villages, emerald green farmland, and ancient castles. This district boasts some of the best walks in the country. Blackburn is also a stone's throw from the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For walkers, the area is a wonderland of deep valleys, rugged gritstone fells, and windswept peat moorland. If you're planning to lace up your walking boots, RV rentals in Blackburn are a great way to combine transport and accommodation.

For a glimpse of 16th-century England, make a beeline for Hoghton Tower. The imposing stronghold was built in the 1560s and has hosted distinguished guests such as Queen Mary, William Shakespeare, and Charles Dickens. As well as touring the house and descending into the dungeons, you're welcome to enjoy the beautifully kept grounds featuring towering oaks, clipped hedges, fragrant roses, bluebells, and rhododendrons.

From RV parks set on working farms to campgrounds operated by the UK Camping and Caravanning Club Site, there are plenty of options for parking your Blackburn camper rental. Set on the edge of a 12-acre woodland, Dale Hey Touring Park offers a tranquil setting and spacious sites. All pitches have electric hookups, as well as access to heated toilet and shower blocks. Just north of Blackburn, Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site treats you to all the comforts of home and a tranquil parkland setting with views over the glorious Ribble Valley. Walk to the nearby village of Waddington, cast a line in the River Ribble, or enjoy a picnic on the grass.

A 25-minute drive from the town center, Smithson Farm offers a unique chance to camp on a working farm. Amenities include electric hookups, showers, restrooms, and drinking water. Stroll into the village for drinks at a country pub or stock up on jams and chutneys at the on-site farm shop. Love to cook while you travel? With luxury RV rentals in Blackburn, you'll enjoy access to well-equipped kitchens. Be sure to fill your fridge with Lancashire delicacies such as butter pie, black pudding, and local cheese.

Motorhome rentals in Blackburn are a great excuse to explore this corner of North West England. The town is anchored by a pedestrian-friendly center where you'll find architectural landmarks like the Old Town Hall, a lavish building flanked by soaring Corinthian columns and completed in 1856. For a culture fix, enjoy a show at King George’s Hall, a Neoclassical playhouse that hosts concerts, comedy acts, and other events.

Visit the Blackburn Museum to learn about the town's illustrious past as the Weaving Capital of the World. The industry boomed during the Industrial Revolution and led to the construction of gems such as the magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral. It's worth spending a few hours exploring the picturesque Cathedral Quarter, which is filled with cozy cafes and boutiques.

With travel trailer rentals in Blackburn, it's easy to hit the A677 and head 10 miles west to Preston. The town offers top-tier attractions like the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, where you'll find ancient fossils, fine art, colonial costumes, and other treasures. Locomotive lovers shouldn't miss the excellent Ribble Steam Railway and Museum. To the south, Manchester is home to family-friendly attractions like the National Football Museum and Science & Industry Museum.