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Records were once again broken at Darwen’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with thousands of people turning out for the hugely popular event. The Market Square was full, and revellers lined Railway Road as famous 90s house band K-Klass officially switched on the lights to a burst of confetti and a huge cheer. They…
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…
Come and visit Darwen Town Centre on 16th November 2024 for Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Markets. Darwen Town Centre will be a hive of festive activities and events, suitable for the whole family. It’s the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for loved ones, and to treat yourself to something truly…
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…
Did you know that Darwen is home to a specialist pet shop and dog day care? The Animal Garden has been open on Cemetery Road for eight years, and supplies the local community with the best quality pet food and products on the market. The duo behind The Animal Garden are Rebecca and Adam,…
Darwen’s new cultural venue – Fourteen Market Street – has been transformed with an awesomely autumnal window display! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council commissioned the window art project, created by artist and illustrator Lucie Cooke in collaboration with children from Ashleigh and Avondale primary schools. Around 60 children joined Lucie on Wednesday (September 25th) to…
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! …
89 members of the local community joined window artist, Lucie Cooke, in showing Darwen town centre what summer means to them. Darwen’s first ever window art event, The Big Summer Draw, was a great success on Saturday 18th August. Following the popularity of The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which runs until Monday 2nd September,…
