Darwen dazzles once again with record-breaking Christmas lights switch-on!

Records were once again broken at Darwen’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with thousands of people turning out for the hugely popular event. The Market Square was full, and revellers lined Railway Road as famous 90s house band K-Klass officially switched on the lights to a burst of confetti and a huge cheer.     They…

Foodie’s Guide for Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Markets 2024

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…

Top Tips for Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2024

Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On: FAQ’s Got questions about attending the biggest and best event in Darwen Town Centre’s calendar? You’re in the right place! We’ve got answers to the most frequently asked questions about Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2024, so that you can enjoy this fantastically festive day to the fullest.   How…

‘Cracker’ of a line-up revealed for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on

The full line-up for Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on event has just been revealed and it’s a Christmas cracker with more than 10 hours of festive fun! News that K-Klass are set to headline has already gone down a storm with residents and visitors, who flock in their thousands every year to the super popular event.…

‘Mystery’ headliner revealed for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on

The ‘mystery’ headliner for Darwen’s super-popular Christmas lights switch on has just been revealed as 90s electro dance group, K-Klass. Building on the huge success of the ‘best-ever’ Christmas lights switch on in 2023, K-Klass will be performing their 90s hits ‘Rhythm is a Mystery’ and ‘Let Me Show You.’ They’ll top a Christmas cracker…

Pupils pitch in with ‘awesomely autumn’ window display in Darwen

Darwen’s new cultural venue – Fourteen Market Street – has been transformed with an awesomely autumnal window display! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council commissioned the window art project, created by artist and illustrator Lucie Cooke in collaboration with children from Ashleigh and Avondale primary schools. Around 60 children joined Lucie on Wednesday (September 25th) to…

Say goodbye to summer with a weekend of family fun in Darwen Town Centre

Join us this Saturday 31st August for a jam-packed day of fun in Darwen Town Centre   It might be the last weekend of the summer holidays, but there is still time to have fun, meet family and friends and make memories in Darwen before packing the school bags and ironing the school uniforms!  …

89 people take part in Darwen’s first community window art event

89 members of the local community joined window artist, Lucie Cooke, in showing Darwen town centre what summer means to them.   Darwen’s first ever window art event, The Big Summer Draw, was a great success on Saturday 18th August.    Following the popularity of The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which runs until Monday 2nd September,…

A chat with Lucie Cooke, the artist behind The #shopdarwen Tower Trail!

Have you spotted the beautiful Darwen Tower drawings around town this summer? They’re making up The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which is all about backing our local economy, spending time with family during the holidays and getting creative! The artist behind the window displays and chalkboards is Lucie Cooke, an accomplished designer and illustrator from Clitheroe,…