Luke Jerram's Gaia at Blackburn Cathedral

Artist Luke Jerram's renowned Earth artwork is among three large-scale orb installations of his creation that are touring the UK. Find out more about the Gaia here.

Find out more about viewing times and the associated photography competition below.

Throughout the exhibition there is no charge for daytime entry to the Cathedral, although a suggested donation of £5 per person is encouraged which will go towards the cost of hosting the event and the upkeep of Blackburn Cathedral, helping us stage more events like this and keeping our doors open for all.

Due to large numbers of visitors, if you plan to bring a group of 10+ people to view Gaia, please contact us in advance to ensure that we have the capacity to facilitate your visit.

Gaia daytime viewing

The Cathedral will be open from 8.30am until 4.30pm on most days throughout the installation (some entry restrictions may apply on certain days). There is no charge for daytime entry and we look forward to welcoming you to Blackburn Cathedral.

View the Gaia Daily Schedule

Gaia evening viewing

For a truly magical experience, book to visit in the evening when the artwork truly comes into its own. The Cathedral will remain open late on selected evenings to provide an unique opportunity to enjoy the glow of Gaia after dark.

View the Evening Booking Schedule

Photography competition

To coincide with the installation of Gaia, Blackburn Cathedral held a nationwide Photography Competition. The theme was 'Life on Earth'.

The winners and shortlisted entries will be on display in a special exhibition at Blackburn Cathedral held throughout the installation of Gaia.

Find out more about the competition