Independents’ Day UK is being celebrated this weekend, and it’s certainly a campaign that we can get behind here at Darwen Market. UK Indie Day, as it’s also known, is a campaign to support our local independent businesses. They truly are the heart of our high streets (and markets!), and they rely on support from…
We’re looking forward to three exciting free family events coming soon to Darwen Market! In collaboration with Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire, local families will be able to enjoy three more free activities in Darwen Town Centre, this time with a Jubilee theme. There is also a theme of connection and sharing stories amongst each…
Families are in for a treat this coming week at Darwen Market. In collaboration with Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire, we are excited to be bringing you a week of fun, imagination and adventure. Our four themes for the events are Create, Make, Explore and Watch, so there’s an activity for everyone and something different…
The Children’s Wellbeing Club began at Darwen Market last Saturday, and will continue to run every Saturday in March from half 9am till half 11am. These sessions are run by Lisa Kennedy of Unwind Rebalance, who you may remember we did a Local Entrepreneur of the Week Facebook post in 2020, which you can read…
Darwen Market has welcomed three fantastic new stalls over the last few weeks – great news for shoppers! Sunset Amore Women’s Boutique If you’re a regular shopper at Darwen Market Hall, you will most likely have noticed Sunset Amore, opposite Rushton’s. This new boutique sells a wide range of women’s clothes, accessories and…
This week (7-13 February 2022) is Children’s Mental Health Week, and the theme this year is Growing Together. This inspired us to plan our FREE family February half term Let’s Make activities with health and wellbeing in mind. We took a short break from children’s activities at Darwen Market after Christmas, and we’re very excited…
We’re throwing it back to Christmas time for this blog, as it was time to present the Shop Darwen Reindeer Trail winners with their prizes last week. #shopdarwen Reindeer Trail The Reindeer Trail was a free activity for children during December, involving nine Shop Darwen shops in Darwen Town Centre. Children had to visit each…
Christmas is finally here! We hope all your prep is all done and you’re ready to celebrate with loved ones. The festive season and the end of the year prompts us all to reflect upon the last twelve months, and this year is no exception. Reflecting on 2021 in Darwen Despite being another challenging year,…
There’s so much to see and do this weekend at Darwen Market! You can enjoy festive entertainment while you get your Christmas to-do and to-buy lists ticked off. Saturday: Free festive family entertainment The Naughty Elf will be providing walkabout entertainment in Darwen Market from 10am till 12pm. He’s a cheeky character –…
4th – 24th December 2021 Santa has lost his reindeer during Storm Arwen! But don’t worry, as the children of Darwen can help them all be reunited. It’s an important job – Santa needs his reindeer to be able to deliver children on the “nice list” their presents, as they power his special sled. Nine…