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…
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…
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,…
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…
Thousands of Darreners flocked to Darwen Market Square, to see the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On event and Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets on Saturday 20th November. Crowds were wowed with local talent from Lancashire Dance Academy and Darwen School of Music, before Just Imagine Theatre Company lit up the stage with The Greatest Show, including…
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about this weekend’s lights switch on and Christmas markets event… What time will the Christmas lights be switched on? The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm on Saturday. We’ve seen quite a few people say it will be 7pm, but this is incorrect. Stage entertainment…