点评:If you happen to be in Blackburn and have some time to spare then you absolutely must visit the Cathedral - whether you are someone of faith, or not - because the inside space is incredible.
We arrived by train, and spent 2 hours in this place. Walking in through the West Door, our breath was taken away by the height, the light, the beauty of the interior, the stained glass, the sculptures, the quiet spaces.
We were speechless.
We were filled with wonder and awe at the building's magnificence - inside and out.
This is a Cathedral that cares deeply about everyone in Blackburn and the diocese. This is a Cathedral which cares about everyone who enters its doors. This is a Cathedral that leaves the visitor refreshed, full of joy and revitalises the soul.
I'll be honest, I now think Blackburn Cathedral is my favourite Cathedral of all time...eclipsing my all time 4 of Durham, Gloucester, Truro and Coventry.
The inside space here is beautiful, the hospitality in the Checks and Grey's café very good. The prices there are realistic and the staff are lovely.
In this Cathedral, it is free to enter. Donations are welcomed, but not pushed.
There is some merchandise downstairs in the café, a very understated and nicely curated collection of things at very reasonable prices. There's no gift shop as such.
So to sum up...passing through Blackburn? Make time to stop and visit this place. It is incredible. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
翻译:如果你恰好在布莱克本,又恰好有空闲时间,那么无论你是否信教,都绝对不能错过布莱克本大教堂,因为它的内部空间令人叹为观止。
我们乘火车抵达,在那里待了两个小时。从西门走进去,教堂的高度、光线、内部装饰的精美、彩色玻璃窗、雕塑以及静谧的空间都让我们屏息凝神。
我们一时语塞。
这座建筑的宏伟壮丽——无论内外——都让我们惊叹不已。
这座大教堂深深地关爱着布莱克本和教区的每一个人。这座大教堂关爱着每一位踏入它大门的人。这座大教堂让每一位访客都感到神清气爽、充满喜悦,灵魂得到滋养。
说实话,我现在觉得布莱克本大教堂是我有史以来最喜欢的教堂……甚至超过了我心目中的达勒姆、格洛斯特、特鲁罗和考文垂这四座大教堂。
这里的内部空间非常漂亮,Checks and Grey's 咖啡馆的服务也非常好。价格合理,员工也很友善。
这座大教堂免费入场。欢迎捐款,但不会强迫。
楼下的咖啡馆里有一些纪念品,款式低调,但精心挑选,价格也很合理。这里没有传统意义上的礼品店。
总而言之……路过布莱克本?一定要抽出时间来参观一下。这里真的很棒。相信你一定不会失望。