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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…
Darwen Youth Centre transformation is set to begin in March! Work to drastically improve the Darwen Youth Centre Knott Street site is due to begin imminently, and the plans are incredibly exciting. While there will be inevitable disruption while work is carried out, the new facilities for Darwen’s young people will all be worth it.…
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…
We have lots of festive fun for you to enjoy during the last few days before Christmas! Here’s what’s on over the next few days in Darwen Town Centre… Thursday 21st December St James Lower Darwen School choir in Darwen Market Annexe at 1:30pm Friday 22nd December St Peter’s School choir in Darwen Market Annexe…
We’re here to answer some frequently asked questions about this year’s Christmas lights switch on! Have a read, share with friends and leave us a comment on Facebook if you need any more info… When does the fun begin? The event begins bright and early at 10am, when the festive markets open in Darwen Market…
Our newest member of the #shopdarwen scheme is the Darwen Community Helpers hub on Bridge Street, and we’re so excited to have them on board! Darwen Community Helpers is a community based organisation founded by Samantha Nye. Their mission is to reduce loneliness and poverty in Darwen, and to be a helping hand to anyone…
Father Christmas Storytelling! …At Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 We’re super excited to announce that Father Christmas himself will be returning to Darwen Market this year. He went down an absolute storm during the 2022 Christmas lights switch on celebrations, and we can’t wait to welcome him back to our town. Here’s what you…
