Car club & car meets / Blackburn

Blackburn Car Club. A666 to the M61.

Blackburn is 35 minutes from Barton Aerodrome — head south on the A666 through Darwen into Bolton, pick up the M61, and the motorway takes you straight to the venue.

Lancashire,
south on Friday.

Blackburn has always produced interesting modified cars — and M60 Modified sees them regularly. Head south on the A666 through Darwen, join the M61 at Bolton, and Barton Aerodrome is about 35 minutes away. Members from Blackburn and Darwen make this run every week.

The drive down through the Pennine edge is one of the better approaches to the club — and the car park at Barton on a Friday night makes it worth every mile. Come and put Blackburn on the map.

Get involved
  • 3200+ Members
  • 60+ Meets held
  • 25mi From Blackburn
  • ~35 Mins drive

Most Friday nights.

Barton Aerodrome (Barton Airport), Eccles — check Facebook for upcoming dates.

Check Facebook Fri 19:00 — 22:00

The weekly fixture

Friday Night Meet

Barton Aerodrome, Eccles, Manchester

Most Fridays throughout spring and summer — check our Facebook page for our next meet. From Blackburn it's a clean run south through Darwen and Bolton onto the M61 — about 35 minutes to Barton.

Getting here from Blackburn

About 25 miles.
~35 minutes.

M30 7SA

From Blackburn Town Centre

  • Head south on the A666 through Darwen toward Bolton
  • Join the M61 southbound at Bolton (J5 or J6)
  • Follow M61 south, merging with M60 westbound at Worsley
  • M60 westbound to J12 (Eccles), exit and turn right onto Barton Road — aerodrome on the left

From Darwen / Over Darwen

  • Head south on the A666 toward Bolton
  • Join the M61 at Bolton J5 or J6, follow south to M60 at Worsley
  • M60 westbound to J12 (Eccles)
  • Exit onto A57 westbound, turn right onto Barton Road — aerodrome on the left

Quick answers.

When is the Blackburn car meet?

Most Fridays throughout spring and summer at Barton Aerodrome, Barton Road, Eccles, M30 7SA. Check our Facebook page for the next confirmed date.

How far is it from Blackburn to Barton Aerodrome?

About 25 miles. — roughly ~35 minutes. by car.

Do I need to book or pay to attend?

No booking required. There's a £3 entry fee on the gate. Check Facebook for upcoming dates before heading down.

What cars are welcome at M60 Modified?

All modified cars are welcome — no restrictions on make, model, age, or modification level.

Blackburn heads
south on Fridays.

A666 through Darwen, M61 south, M60 west. Join the club and bring Blackburn's cars to Barton most Friday nights.

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