Traditional county: Lancashire · Unitary authority: Blackburn with Darwen · Region: North West
Explore Hollins, Lancashire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hollins map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Hollins |
| Traditional County | Lancashire |
| Unitary Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.705742 |
| Longitude | -2.477477 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The rolling Lancashire countryside provides a picturesque backdrop to Hollins. It lies 1.4 km north-north-west of Darwen (from Darwen: bearing 331°T, OS grid SD 685 233). Historically, Hollins was a small agricultural settlement, with its development intrinsically linked to the surrounding farming landscape. Today, Hollins retains a distinctly rural feel, characterized by open fields and scattered farmsteads, offering a peaceful retreat from busier urban centres. While not a major industrial hub, the local economy has historically been influenced by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, reflecting the broader economic trends of the North West region. The proximity to Darwen means residents benefit from access to amenities and transport links while enjoying the tranquility of their semi-rural setting.
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Explore Hollins, Lancashire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.705742, -2.477477. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |