Christmas is a time for indulging in delicious food and a treat or two, and Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On is no exception! They’ll be a huge variety of artisan stalls, cafes, and bars to visit here in Darwen Town Centre on Saturday 16th November. The whole family will literally be spoilt for choice! Whether…
Have you got your copy of the new Insider’s Guide to Darwen yet? We wanted to give both visitors to Darwen and Darreners alike a concise handbook on our vibrant town centre. There’s info on where to eat, drink, shop and visit, a little on Darwen’s rich history, and a handy town centre map including…
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…
Dolly’s Tearoom on Bolton Road has had an exciting makeover to make it appeal to a wider audience, and it’s already going down a storm! New menu and name for Darwen eatery There’s a brand new menu, and the venue is now opening for evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays to add an extra dimension…
Less than two weeks to go until the next instalment of Darwen Monthly Artisan Market! This is an event not to be missed in the heart of the town on Darwen Market Square. The first Darwen Artisan Market, which took place on Saturday 12th August, was a roaring success. Quintessentially British summer showers were no…
Warm summer days go hand in hand with family fun, and there’s lots to look forward to this summer in Darwen Town Centre! Our market square is the ideal place to enjoy family events and entertainment in the sunshine. Here’s three upcoming dates for your diary… Sunday 25th June – Blackburn and Darwen Band…
As a self-confessed foodie, the Instagram images of food first got me to notice new Darwen Restaurant CDJ, they were bright, colourful and looked delicious! Fast forward a week and I took myself there for lunch and to have an arranged chat with Chef Dan Jolley. Here is what I found out… CDJ opened on…
Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food, but find it hard to fit in? Do you want to buy from your local market but struggle with recipe ideas? If the answer to any of these is yes, then…
Darwen Market and Blackburn Market are supporting families with children eligible for free school meals via vouchers, which can be used to buy quality food from the markets. The Darwen Market traders involved are pleased to be part of the initiative, and it’s even received praise from Marcus Rashford. Blackburn with Darwen Council are behind…
Maria Grieco is a local food lover and NHS worker who has turned her passion for cooking into a successful venture, Dinner at Maria’s. Maria is an active member of the community in Darwen and often gives us a hand with foodie content for Darwen Market. We caught up with her last week to find…