We have some big news to share for Darwen town centre and beyond! We’re evolving to showcase the very best of our whole town, from community events to local businesses, while still proudly championing our town centre. Our new name is already in use on our social channels, and soon we’ll have a brand…
Introducing Lounge 55, Darwen’s newest coffee bar, and the latest retailer to join the successful #shopdarwen campaign! This chic and cosy coffee lounge is the brainchild of Louise and Alex, the duo behind Interior 55 (which is their new name for Darwen Carpets) on Bolton Road in Darwen Town Centre. A genius new concept for…
Darwen’s own Mimi and Bee Fabric and Yarn is a finalist for Lancashire Telegraph competition! Did you know you can get premium yarns, beautiful fabrics and patterns, and all your haberdashery essentials on Bridge Street in Darwen Town Centre? Dawn and the team at Mimi & Bee are friendly and experienced, and can help all crafters…
The Easter holiday is fast approaching… two weeks of no school! If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained, Darwen Town Centre has the perfect solution. Culturapedia, our cultural partner, has created an exciting programme of workshops and live performances for families, and they’re all 100% free! Saturday 28th March: Stories…
Two #shopdarwen foodie favourites have received the recognition they deserve …but one still needs your help to be crowned winner! Pies and sandwiches, two lunchtime lifelines that we simply couldn’t live without, and we’re spoilt for choice in Darwen Town Centre. We’re proud to say that two of our #shopdarwen members, The Pie Hole and Gilly’s,…
Darwen’s brightest Christmas yet as thousands enjoy spectacular switch-on! Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on once again smashed all records as thousands of people turned out for the hugely popular event marking an exciting start of the festive countdown. The annual celebration offered more than nine hours packed full of Christmas cheer, drawing visitors from across the…
Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 Top Tips Here’s your handy guide to the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Markets – a quick round-up of answers to your most frequently asked questions to help you make the very most of all the fabulous festive fun! The hugely popular event is set to take place…
Full festive line-up revealed for Darwen’s dazzling Christmas lights switch-on 2025! One of Darwen’s favourite Christmas traditions is back and this year’s lights switch-on is offering more than nine hours of festive fun that’s not to be missed! Hot on the heels of announcing singing sensation Kelly Llorenna as this year’s headliner – to much…
Kelly Llorenna tops line-up for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on 2025 Kelly Llorenna – the singing sensation behind dance anthems Heart of Gold and True Love Never Dies – has been revealed as the headline act for this year’s Darwen Christmas lights switch-on. Every year, huge crowds descend on Darwen Market Square for the much-loved event,…
Autumn window art at Fourteen Market Street Year 6 pupils from St Barnabas CE Primary Academy joined local artist, Lucie Cooke, and the #shopdarwen team on Wednesday 17th September to create an amazingly autumnal window display at Fourteen Market Street. We’ve been celebrating community art and the seasons at Fourteen for over a year now…