Non-essential retail is back! Darwen shops are now able to open their doors and welcome customers both new and old. Now is an important time to support your local independent businesses – businesses that make Darwen unique and a great place to shop. We caught up with our fantastic #shopdarwen participants to see what their…
Darwen Market, Blackburn Market and Let’s Make are hosting lots of fantastic free virtual events for children in Blackburn with Darwen over the Easter holidays; from witchcraft and wizardry lessons with Professor Potter, to caricature drawing and everything in between! It’s going to be brilliant. We know how tricky it’s been to keep children entertained…
Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food, but find it hard to fit in? Do you want to buy from your local market but struggle with recipe ideas? If the answer to any of these is yes, then…
Christmas has crept up on us yet again, and although things are undoubtedly different this year, there’s still plenty going on a Darwen Market… Open two extra days First and foremost, make sure you get Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd highlighted in your diary, as Darwen Market will be open on these days, giving you…
We are so excited to announce that a brand new stall will soon be opening on Darwen Market! Husband and wife team, Nandor and Agota, will be bringing the people of Darwen an authentic taste of Hungary with their stall, Budapest Lángos, which will be serving delicious Hungarian street food. Classic Hungarian lángos Lángos,…
Saturday 4th July is UK Indie Day – an annual campaign to promote independent retailers in the UK. In Darwen, we are lucky to have a great variety of independent retailers, including a vibrant group of traders at Darwen Market, who help make the town a brilliant place to live and visit. Serving the…
This Christmas in Darwen support local traders, retailers, restaurants, cafes and bars and help our community thrive. 2019 has seen new retailers open, popular traders expand and some fantastic free events. Bridge Street in particular is now home to a range of unique gift, craft, food and beauty shops. Pay a visit to Belgrave Bootique…
The traders of Darwen Market are hosting a special late night opening to help you get everything you need this Christmas. Join us on Wednesday 18th December until 8pm for live music and festive shopping plus pick up some free mulled wine and a mince pie! It’s going to be a fantastic evening and we…
A jam-packed programme of local talent is set to wow crowds alongside special guest Simon Webbe at this years Light Switch On! Simon Webbe is a British Singer Songwriter from the North West best known as a member of boy band Blue before he embarked on a solo career. The event is set to be…
Darwen Food Festival is back! Organised each year by Darwen Town Council the event sees the market square in the centre of town over taken by local and speciality food traders, bars and entertainment. Taking place on Saturday 5th October we hope you’ll join in for a wonderful day filled with great food, fantastic drinks…