March and Hymn Tune Contest 2021

Blackburn and Darwen Band are hosting their 6th annual March and Hymn Tune Contest at Darwen Market Square on Sunday 12th September 2021. This growing annual event, organised by Blackburn and Darwen Band and supported by Darwen Town Council, will see over 20 Brass bands from all over the North of England taking part.  The…

Darwen Rotary Family Fun Day

Darwen Rotary are hosting a family fun day on Saturday 4th September! It will be on Darwen Market Square from 10:30am till 4pm. Activities and entertainment include: – Children’s superheroes and villains fancy dress competition (register here) – Darwen Brass Band – Children’s fairground rides – Live singing/music – Charity and craft stalls Contact Tony…

Young People’s Fun Day on Darwen Market Square!

Blackburn with Darwen Young People’s Services have organised a young people’s fun day on Saturday 28th August 2021!  Activities will include a climbing wall, big inflatable obstacle course, and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust will be providing inflatable football nets. Young people will be able to enjoy these free activities between 11am and 2pm. Get the…

Darwen Day 2021

Gather up your friends and family and bring them to Darwen Day!   Join us on Darwen Market Square for a great day of free family fun brought to you by Let’s Make, Crafty Vintage, Darwen Town Council and Blackburn Borough Council.   Is there any better way to start your day than with the…

Darwen Day 2021

Gather up your friends and family and bring them to Darwen Day!   Join us on Market Square for a day of free family fun brought to you by Let’s Make, Crafty Vintage, Darwen Town Council and Blackburn Borough Council.   Is there any better way to start your day than with the spectacular Superhero…

1940s Day at Darwen Market

Celebrate Darwen 1940s Day at Darwen Market with our special Music at the Market Hall event 11am-3pm. There’s a 1940s afternoon tea or hotpot on offer from Tease your Tastebuds and plenty of 1940s dress to be seen. These events are always popular so reserve your table now to avoid disappointment.   We can’t wait…