Free half term activities at Darwen Market We know that the children are only just back to school, but the next holidays are just around the corner! Do not fear, our free holiday activity programme is back at Darwen Market for May half-term. Culturapedia, our cultural partner on this project, has put together a wonderful…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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! …
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working alongside Deco Publique and the new Darwen Long Term Plan Board to engage with residents and members of the local community – to get to know what you think. There’ll be in-person events for residents to attend in June as well as an online survey which is currently open to all via the link: Darwen…
We’re pleased to be hosting three free family events in Darwen Town Centre this May half term… Arabic Calligraphy Workshop: Saturday 25th May, 11am – 3pm Join us for a hands-on workshop on Arabic Nastaliq Calligraphy with Razwan. Have a go at using traditional bamboo pens and hand mixed ink – all abilities welcome,…
A new portal has been launched to help gather suggestions for how £20m of new funding could be spent on projects in Darwen. The town is one of just 55 from across the country to have been awarded the cash as part of the Government’s Long Term Plan for Towns scheme. And, a…
There’s so much going on in Darwen Town Centre during May – it really is the place to be for all things creativity and culture… An exclusive adidas Spezial exhibition that will bring in fans from all over the UK, free family activities, Darwen Live music festival and a whole lot more in-between, Darwen Town…