A new planning application has been submitted detailing plans to transform Darwen Market Hall as part of the £100m Town Deal. The application sets out proposals that include the refurbishment of the Victorian Market Hall, a new arcade to replace the existing Market Annex and a new town centre car park. The plans have been…
Get ready for incredible bird’s eye views across Darwen and beyond! For one month only, a giant wheel is coming to Darwen Market Square, giving you the chance to see Darwen and the surrounding countryside as you’ve never seen it before. From Saturday 8 February the giant wheel will be open to everyone in its…
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…
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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.
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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