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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…
N-Trance set to headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On! Get ready to set your Christmas spirit free at the Darwen lights switch on with headline act, N-Trance! One of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 90s, N-Trance is topping the bill for this year’s Christmas lights event on Saturday, November 18th. Last year…
We’ve said a fond farewell to summer and a big hello to autumn in Darwen Town Centre, and we’re excited for all the fun the season will bring! And speaking of fun… we’re excited to be bringing you a week of free family autumnal adventures in and around Darwen Market. From a diverse variety of…
We have a new Shop Darwen retailer! Welcome Willow Tree… We’re thrilled to announce that Willow Tree is now a Shop Darwen business. This gem of a boutique opened on Duckworth Street in April and stocks a unique collection of ladies clothes, accessories and shoes, plus homeware. Willow Tree’s owner, Helen, is Darwen born and…
Less than two weeks to go until the next instalment of Darwen Monthly Artisan Market! This is an event not to be missed in the heart of the town on Darwen Market Square. The first Darwen Artisan Market, which took place on Saturday 12th August, was a roaring success. Quintessentially British summer showers were no…
It’s almost the end of term! Who’s excited for the long summer school holiday? We certainly are in Darwen Town Centre, especially as we’re kicking off the summer with three fantastic free events at Darwen Market. Here’s what’s in store… Sat 22nd July, 11:30am and 1:30pm: Watch Live Shows, The Wagon of Dreams Jellyfish Theatre…
A meeting took place yesterday between Blackburn & Darwen Council staff and traders from Darwen Market to share updates on the Darwen Town Deal plans. The Town Deal, with added support from the Council and private investors, will help unlock £100m of new funding for major schemes right across Darwen. This includes £26m of…
