It’s almost the end of term! Who’s excited for the long summer school holiday? We certainly are in Darwen Town Centre, especially as we’re kicking off the summer with three fantastic free events at Darwen Market. Here’s what’s in store… Sat 22nd July, 11:30am and 1:30pm: Watch Live Shows, The Wagon of Dreams Jellyfish Theatre…
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…
Darwen Town Council is thrilled to invite families to join the King Charles III Coronation Big Street Party on Monday, May 8th from 10 am to 4 pm on Darwen Market Square. This free family fun event promises to be a fantastic day of immersive theatre, music, dancing, stilt walkers, magic shows and delicious street…
We can’t wait for the Easter holidays here at Darwen Market! We’re bringing you two weeks of creative and vibrant springtime fun for the whole family to enjoy – so you’ll be able to keep the kids entertained all holiday. What’s more, every activity is totally free. There’s a diverse range of events this Easter,…
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…
The long Jubilee weekend is finally here! And it’s set to be a very busy one in Darwen Town Centre and at Darwen Tower. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy as we celebrate 70 years of service from Her Majesty The Queen. Here’s what’s on… Thursday 2nd June Teas & Trees…
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…
Darwen Travel has been helping the people of Darwen and surrounding areas enjoy stress-free holidays since January 2022. Their tailored, warm and hassle-free service demonstrates the continued need for physical travel agencies, even in a digital world. A friendly face and the convenience of being able to pop in and ask a question directly continues…
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…