Now that the Christmas Lights Switch On has passed, this page brings together everything else you need for a magical Christmas in Darwen, from festive events and family activities to Shop Darwen guides and tips for getting the most out of shopping local.
We’ll be updating this page regularly with new blogs, events, and local shopping inspiration to help you make Christmas 2025 one to remember.
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Darwen’s brightest Christmas yet as thousands enjoy spectacular switch-on! Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on once again smashed all records as thousands of people turned out for the hugely popular event marking an exciting start of the festive countdown. The annual celebration offered more than nine hours packed full of Christmas cheer, drawing visitors from across the…
Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 Top Tips Here’s your handy guide to the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Markets – a quick round-up of answers to your most frequently asked questions to help you make the very most of all the fabulous festive fun! The hugely popular event is set to take place…
Full festive line-up revealed for Darwen’s dazzling Christmas lights switch-on 2025! One of Darwen’s favourite Christmas traditions is back and this year’s lights switch-on is offering more than nine hours of festive fun that’s not to be missed! Hot on the heels of announcing singing sensation Kelly Llorenna as this year’s headliner – to much…
Kelly Llorenna tops line-up for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on 2025 Kelly Llorenna – the singing sensation behind dance anthems Heart of Gold and True Love Never Dies – has been revealed as the headline act for this year’s Darwen Christmas lights switch-on. Every year, huge crowds descend on Darwen Market Square for the much-loved event,…
