Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council invested £1.5million in creating a fantastic new public space in the heart of Darwen: Darwen Market Square.
Through consultation, the square has been designed for large scale events, socialising, relaxing, reflection and potentially even retail, with the people who live and work in Darwen as well its many visitors in mind. A key focus has been on creating a balance between a future looking, contemporary, fit for purpose space whilst observing and preserving the attractive natural and historical features within and around the site.
The new space has;
Darwen Market Square development began at the end of May 2018 and completed in Spring 2019 with an official launch party. A central piece of artwork was created and named The Weavers Bird. Watch the story behind its creation here.
British designer and artist Liam Hopkins created The Weavers Bird, a bespoke art piece for the new market square. Working with the people of Darwen he has been taking part in events, researching its history and visiting everywhere from the market to the leisure centre and more to speak with as many people as possible.
Capturing images and stories from our community and town was a key part of his artistic process following which he turned all that rich material into something beautiful for the different areas of the Market Square.
To celebrate work to the new £1.5m Darwen Market Square being officially completed Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council released this new video on The Weavers Bird! It tells the tale behind the sculpture of the peregrine falcon which sits proudly as the centrepiece of the new market square. Watch the story now of Darwen’s Weaver Bird!…
Darwen’s new market square was officially opened on the day of Darwen Rotary’s Charity event. The community gathered to enjoy celebrations including a brass band, a Punch and Judy show, live music and more as well as enjoy the new space. The former three-day market site now boasts an open space with a large copper peregrine…
Darwen’s brand new Market Square is set to be officially opened at an event this May. Following months of hard work to transform the area, the £1.5m project has created an impressive public space that will be officially unveiled on Saturday 11 May. The area boasts the formal Market Square with enough space for people…
Work begins in Spring 2018 and completion is set for Autumn/Winter 2018
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council worked closely with Darwen Town Centre Partnership Board and the Heart of Darwen Design Reference Group, amongst others, to gain invaluable input into the design process and ultimately the final layout plans you see in the image.
There will inevitably be some disruption whilst we create this vibrant new public space. We will work hard with businesses to minimise the impact of the works and we would ask residents for your patience and to support local businesses, which will remain open, for the duration.”” – Councillor Phil Riley
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Once you have confirmation that the Market Square is available, you will be required to register your event with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council events team. Please find the events registration page here: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/entertainment-and-arts/events/event-registration
