Betfred Opening Times, Unit 3, 5 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn BB1 6AS
When does Betfred at 5 Ainsworth Street open and close? Live opening times for the branch at 5 Ainsworth Street in Blackburn town centre, with today’s closing time, a countdown and bank holiday hours.
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Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn opening times at a glance
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 22:00
- Christmas Day
- Closed — required by law
The shop shuts at 22:00 every night; the Christmas and New Year dates are the only exceptions. The live panel above tells you whether it is open right now and how long remains until closing.
Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn opening times
Betfred, Unit 3, 5 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, BB1 6AS. Licensed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred trades from a unit at 5 Ainsworth Street, almost opposite the branch at number 6. Both sit in the heart of the Blackburn shopping streets, with steady footfall from morning to late afternoon. Like most Betfred branches, it trades until 22:00 seven days a week.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Before you travel: branch times are occasionally changed at short notice for staffing, refits or major events. If you are relying on a late visit, phone ahead or check Betfred’s store finder.
Weekday opening times
Monday to Friday, the shop opens at 09:00 and trades through to late evening.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Office workers drift in over lunch; mornings are quiet. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Steady through the afternoon; busier once the offices empty out. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Midweek European or league football makes this the liveliest evening. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Pre-weekend visitors start appearing from late afternoon. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | The after-work rush from about 16:30 makes this the week’s peak evening. |
Weekend opening times
Saturday is the early start of the week at 08:30; Sunday is the late start at 09:30. Both finish at 22:00.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | Doors open at 08:30 for the morning racing previews and the day’s first coupons. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | A slower morning, then busy for the afternoon kick-offs. |
In the city centre the weekend crowd is a mix of regulars, shoppers and people in town for a match or a night out, so Saturday afternoon is the peak. Mornings are the easiest time to get a seat.
Bank holiday opening times
Betting shops in England and Wales may trade on every bank holiday, with one exception. Under the Gambling Act 2005, every betting premises licence carries a condition that the premises cannot be used to provide gambling facilities on Christmas Day, so this shop is closed on 25 December by law rather than by choice.
On all other bank holidays, Betfred branches generally run either their normal times or a shortened day. The tables below set out what to expect at Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn.
Easter opening times
From Good Friday to Easter Monday, expect the normal weekly pattern in Blackburn town centre. Good Friday trading has been allowed since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no Easter Sunday restriction in Great Britain.
| Day | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | — | 08:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March | — | 09:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
British racing on Good Friday is now a fixture, with the All-Weather Championships finals run on it since 2014, and Easter Monday brings a packed programme of jumps meetings, so both days are lively in the shop.
May bank holiday opening times
Both May bank holidays, the first Monday and the last Monday of the month, run on normal Monday times at Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | First Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Spring bank holiday | Last Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
August bank holiday opening times
The August bank holiday brings a full racing programme and, most years, Premier League football, so the afternoon is the busiest part of the day.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
Christmas and New Year are when the times here change. The shop cannot open on Christmas Day, closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and trades near-normal days in between, when some of the biggest meetings of the winter are staged.
| Day | Date | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | — | Closed all day |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | — | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| 27 to 30 December | Between the holidays | — | Normal times, close 20:00 – 22:00 |
| Substitute bank holiday | When 25 or 26 December falls on a weekend | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | — | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve at Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn usually means a 09:00 open and an early close at about 18:00. Racing fills the afternoon, so that is the busiest spell; if you need to collect winnings, go before late afternoon.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the busiest single day in the betting shop calendar. Expect a full morning open and a strong afternoon around the King George VI Chase at Kempton, with a slightly earlier close than a standard Saturday.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
A normal morning start and an early finish at around 18:00. Bets for the New Year’s Day racing are best placed in the afternoon.
New Year’s Day
The shop usually opens a little later, around 10:00, and closes around 20:00. With a full programme of jumps racing, it is still a busy trading day.
Festive times vary slightly from branch to branch. Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn normally puts its Christmas times in the window from mid-December; check them, or the Betfred store finder, before a trip on 24, 26 or 31 December.
How the live opening times panel works
The status panel at the top of the page works from the current UK time and the published times for Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, so the open or closed flag, today’s close and the countdown are always current. A few details on how it behaves:
What the status means
The flag reads Open during published trading times and Closed outside them. While the shop is closed, the countdown shows the time until it next opens; while it is open, it shows the time until closing, which matters most in the last hour.
Last bets and settling up
Counters stop taking cash bets a few minutes before the published closing time so staff can settle the day’s slips and cash up. If you are collecting winnings, aim to be in the shop at least ten minutes before close.
Getting there
Three Google Maps shortcuts sit at the top of the page: a pin on the shop, directions from your current location, and a Street View preview of the street. Blackburn station and the bus station are both around four or five minutes’ walk, putting trains to Preston and Manchester and buses across the borough within easy reach.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
Other Betfred branches within reach of Blackburn town centre, ordered by straight-line distance from BB1 6AS. All are licensed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council or Blackpool Council.
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Betfred, 6 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn6 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn BB1 6AD
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Betfred, Railway Road, Blackburn21 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 5AX
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Betfred, Whalley New Road, Blackburn181 Whalley New Road, Blackburn BB1 9TL
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Betfred, New Wellington Street, Mill Hill3–5 New Wellington Street, Blackburn BB2 4DY
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Betfred, Vicarage Lane, Marton73 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool FY4 4EF
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Betfred, Westcliffe Drive, Layton19–21 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool FY3 7BJ
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Betfred, Highfield Road, South Shore83 Highfield Road, Blackpool FY4 2JE
Other bookmakers nearby and their opening times
Want a different bookmaker near BB1 6AS? Each row below opens a Google Maps search around the shop, listing the nearest branches of that operator and their live times.
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For a complete list of licensed betting shops near Blackburn town centre, including independents, see the gambling premises register kept by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | Unit 3, 5 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, BB1 6AS |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council |
| Area | Town Centre, Blackburn |
| Nearest main roads | Ainsworth Street; Church Street; Lord Street; Northgate |
| Public transport | Blackburn station about four minutes’ walk; bus station on the Boulevard about four minutes |
The Mall shopping centre, Blackburn Market and the cathedral are all within a few minutes’ walk. King George’s Hall and the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery are close by too. It is roughly 5 minutes’ walk from the middle of Blackburn.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Betfred at 5 Ainsworth Street open?
- Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn opens at 09:00 from Monday to Friday, at 08:30 on Saturday and at 09:30 on Sunday.
- What time does Betfred at 5 Ainsworth Street close?
- It closes at 22:00 every day of the week. The live panel at the top of this page shows today’s closing time and a countdown.
- Is Betfred at 5 Ainsworth Street open on a Sunday?
- Yes. On Sundays the shop opens at 09:30, the latest start of the week, and closes at 22:00.
- Can I place a bet in the shop on Christmas Day?
- No. Every betting shop in Great Britain is closed on Christmas Day. It is a condition attached to premises licences granted under the Gambling Act 2005, not a company decision.
- Does the shop open over Easter?
- Yes to both. Betting shops in England and Wales have been able to trade on Good Friday since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no Easter Sunday restriction in Great Britain.
- What are the bank holiday times at Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn?
- The May and August bank holidays run on normal Monday times, 09:00 to 22:00. Over Christmas and New Year, expect early closes around 18:00 on 24 and 31 December, 09:00 to 20:00 on Boxing Day, 10:00 to 20:00 on New Year’s Day, and no opening on Christmas Day.
- When is the earliest I can get into the shop?
- 08:30 on a Saturday is the earliest opening of the week. Closing is 22:00 every day outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Ainsworth Street, Blackburn?
- There are several pay car parks within a few minutes’ walk, but spaces go quickly on Saturdays and matchdays. Most customers arrive on foot, by bus or by train.
- How do I get to the shop?
- Use the directions button at the top of the page. It opens Google Maps and plots a route from your current location to Unit 3, 5 Ainsworth Street, BB1 6AS. Blackburn station about four minutes’ walk; bus station on the Boulevard about four minutes.