Herbert Parkinson Exclusive Pop-Up Event

 Herbert Parkinson: John Lewis Market Stall ​Saturday 30th August 8am – 4pm • FREE Entry • Darwen Market We’re thrilled to announce that Herbert Parkinson, Darwen’s own renowned textile manufacturer and part of the prestigious John Lewis Partnership, will be joining us at Darwen Market again for an exclusive Pop-Up Shop on Saturday 30th August…

Arabic Nastaliq Calligraphy Workshop

ARABIC NASTALIQ CALLIGRAPHY Darwen Market WITH RAZWAN FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. Join us for a hands-on workshop on Arabic Nastaliq Calligraphy with Razwan. Have a go at using traditional bamboo pens and hand mixed ink.  Everyone is welcome!  You don’t need to know any Arabic to create these beautiful shapes and patterns.This free…

Storytelling

STORYTELLING Darwen Market Square WITH IAN DOUGLAS FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. Step in to the magic of storytelling with acclaimed story teller Ian Douglas. Join Ian for a joyful journey for the mind and immerse yourself in the captivating, creative tales. This free 30 minute performance will happen 3 times in the day…

The Elephant and the Drummer

THE ELEPHANT AND THE DRUMMER Darwen Market Square WITH SONIA SABRI COMPANY FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. A roaming, interactive, dance and live music walkabout performance Elnaz the Elephant and Dholli the Drummer are the best of friends and absolutely love music and dance. When Dholli starts playing, Elnaz can’t stop herself from dancing…

Bhangra Tots

BHANGRA TOTS Darwen Market WITH SOHAN KAILEY FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. Join the adventure with Sohan Kailey (India Dancer) as he takes you on an exciting adventure of Bhangra dancing fun.  A heartwarming story about a bunny rabbit who has to leave its home and start a new beginning. Not knowing where to…

Circus Skills Workshop

CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP Darwen Market Square WITH CIRCUS HOUSE FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. Join The Circus House team for a circus skills workshop. Have a go with diabolo, spin some plates, learn to juggle or even try aerial hoop!  The fully trained circus team will be delivering all of the sessions between 11am…

Pirate Princess

PIRATE PRINCESS Darwen Market Square WITH GEMMA BOND FREE family friendly Summer holiday activities. Pirate Princess is a heartwarming story of hope against adversity told with physical theatre, clowning and circus.  Join poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy on a tiny island. Can she overcome a big dress, extreme weather and the ultimate test of strength to…