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,…
Have you explored The Shop Darwen Tower Trail yet? Last month we launched a new campaign which is all about celebrating our independent retailers, supporting our local economy, having family time out of the house this summer and getting creative! Working with talented artist, Lucie Cooke, our beloved Darwen Tower has been hand drawn on…
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 Herbert Parkinson Ltd – the John Lewis soft furnishings manufacturer – is set to host its first pop-up in the town. The firm was bought by the national retailer back in1953 as an ‘experiment’ with the sale remarkably being kept a ‘strict secret’ for more than a decade. Today, 70 years on,…
Tom set for retirement after more than 50 years on Darwen Market For more than five decades, Tom Turner has been a familiar face on Darwen Market – some say that he’s part of the furniture there. In fact, he was only a lad when he first started – taking two mornings a week off…
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…
New “Shop Darwen” retailer: The Doula Place Darwen by Snowdrop Doula The wonderful Doula Place at 7 Bolton Road is one of our newest Shop Darwen retailers, and we’re so pleased to have them within the campaign! Quality baby & children’s clothing and equipment available in Darwen Town Centre This friendly hub offers: A large…
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…
Darwen Town Centre fabric shop & sewing studio Family run fabric shop and sewing studio, Mimi & Bee, is one of the latest independent town centre retailers to join Darwen’s shop local scheme, and we couldn’t be happier to have them on board! This craft lover’s paradise is located at 189-191 Duckworth Street, on the…
Free February Fun for Families at Blackburn & Darwen Markets On the hunt for something fun to do this half term? Take a look at the fabulous what’s on guide for Blackburn and Darwen markets! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is delighted to once again be working with local company, Culturapedia, to bring holiday…