Multi-million pound investment for Darwen Town Centre There’s a massive amount of exciting new investment planned for Darwen Town Centre, including over £20m for Darwen Market, the library and library theatre and Darwen Youth Centre. And there’s a further £20m of new funding available through the Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns Scheme. The major projects…
We’re thrilled to share the Easter holiday activities schedule for Darwen Market! There’s seven fantastic FREE events to enjoy – plenty to keep the kids busy over the holidays! Grab your diary and make a note of what’s in store for families in Darwen Town Centre this Easter… Earth Art Workshop: Wed 3rd April Come…
Darwen’s Monthly Artisan Market is Back – A Celebration of Creativity & Community! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are delighted to be welcoming back Crafty Vintage’s Monthly Artisan Markets on Darwen Market Square on the last Saturday of each month, starting on 30th March from 11am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in the charm of our…
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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council invested £1.5million in creating a fantastic new public space in the heart of Darwen: Darwen Market Square.
Through consultation, the square has been designed for large scale events, socialising, relaxing, reflection and potentially even retail, with the people who live and work in Darwen as well its many visitors in mind. A key focus has been on creating a balance between a future looking, contemporary, fit for purpose space whilst observing and preserving the attractive natural and historical features within and around the site.
The new space has;
Darwen Market Square development began at the end of May 2018 and completed in Spring 2019 with an official launch party. A central piece of artwork was created and named The Weavers Bird. Watch the story behind its creation here.
British designer and artist Liam Hopkins created The Weavers Bird, a bespoke art piece for the new market square. Working with the people of Darwen he has been taking part in events, researching its history and visiting everywhere from the market to the leisure centre and more to speak with as many people as possible.
Capturing images and stories from our community and town was a key part of his artistic process following which he turned all that rich material into something beautiful for the different areas of the Market Square.
Work begins in Spring 2018 and completion is set for Autumn/Winter 2018
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council worked closely with Darwen Town Centre Partnership Board and the Heart of Darwen Design Reference Group, amongst others, to gain invaluable input into the design process and ultimately the final layout plans you see in the image.
There will inevitably be some disruption whilst we create this vibrant new public space. We will work hard with businesses to minimise the impact of the works and we would ask residents for your patience and to support local businesses, which will remain open, for the duration.”” – Councillor Phil Riley
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