Open Monday and Wednesday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm, and 8am-4pm on Saturdays (closed all day Tuesday and Sunday).

This will be limited to the stalls that can safely open in line with the government guidance.

The opening hours, for now, will be : 8:30am – 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8am – 4pm on Saturdays

**This is subject to any changes in the government guidelines**

Of course everyone’s safety remains the highest priority as we look forward to welcoming you back.

OUR NEW NORMAL

The following measures will be in place to make your visit safe:

– A limited number of customers in at any one time – a queuing system will be used when needed.

– Reduced entrances and exits and a one way system in place.

– Floor markings and signs to help people maintain 2m distance.

– Extra cleaning is being undertaken and hand sanitiser stations will be provided.

– Toilets will remain closed for the time being, portable toilets available on Darwen Market Square.

We recommend that you:

– Come with a list

– Bring your own bags

– Pay by card where possible

– Wash your hands often

– Wear a face covering (this will be mandatory from 24th July)

The entrance will be from Darwen Market Square in to the main Market Hall and the exit will be from the Annexe on to school street. An accessible entrance will be in place via the market car park for those who wish to park there – please ring the bell to gain entrance.

Collections will remain from the door in to the main Market Hall from School Street – please ring the bell for collections at your allotted time slot.

Please note: the door from the top car park will not be open.

MARKET DELIVERY & COLLECTION SERVICE

Traders are continuing to offer a delivery service, prioritising those who are not able to come to the Market to shop or to collect an order. To place an order (for collection or delivery), please contact the stalls directly on the details below and help them to help you being specific in your order details when leaving / sending messages. Please provide your name, telephone, address and quantities of what you would like – this saves time when orders are being processed.

Please note that you only need to send your request once. Our traders will get back to you regarding your order as soon as they can.

To help them in supporting our community please ensure you are home on the day of your delivery.

Woods Fruit & Veg

Fresh fruit & vegetable boxes available for delivery.

Telephone: 07776 432624

Facebook: @Woods Fruit & VEG

Rushton's the Bacon Stall

Pies, breads and fresh meats.

Telephone: 01254 776106

Facebook: @rushton’s the bacon stall

Turner's Butchers

Butchers offering fresh meat.

Telephone: 07715671252

Tease your Tastebuds

Barm cakes, bread, pies, cakes & biscuits.

Telephone: 07934604217

Facebook: @tease your tastebuds

Deli Carlo

Deli offer including pasta, breads, meat and cheese platters, jams and chutneys.

Telephone: 01254 873941

Email: delicarlo@aol.com

Facebook: @delicarlo

Making Memories Haberdashery

Haberdashery offering wool, knitting / crochet / sewing needles, elastic, material etc.

Telephone: 07761741480

Sweet Vintage

Gluten free cakes and tray bakes, Holden’s ice cream and sweet treats and gifts delivered safely to your door, or that of a loved one!

Telephone: 07388061474

Facebook: @Sweet Vintage Darwen

Teleman

Electrical items including fridges, freezers and TVs.

Telephone: 01254 772620 / 07506 680472

Our range of food stalls rivals the very best farmers markets with fresh, locally sourced produce and regional specialities. You won’t find any excess plastic packaging here and our fruit hasn’t come from the deep freeze! Everything is freshly picked each week giving you longer lasting, better tasting food. And, with meat that travels on average less than 2 miles from farm to stall, we give a whole new meaning to shopping local.

But, the food is just the start. Our market has got you covered for all the essentials from key cutting to gift shopping, arts and crafts or picture restoration. Plus you can forget buying in bulk and save on waste by finding exactly what you need, when you need it.

It’s easy to walk past and miss the variety of goods available so if in doubt please ask a trader. They are here to help, our service is as friendly as you’d expect from a loyal community market.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Do all stalls take card payments?

The majority of stalls are taking contactless payments.

Will all stalls be open?

The majority of stalls are now open, however may be offering a reduced service in line with ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Certain stall holders are continuing to balance opening their stalls and continuing with deliveries, as a result their opening times may vary slightly to the market opening times. We appreciate your support for our traders at this time.