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…
Darwen Observation Wheel Darwen Market Square WITH THE GIANT WHEEL COMPANY Get ready for incredible bird’s eye views across Darwen and beyond! For one month only, a giant wheel will be coming to Darwen Market Square. This is a perfect memory making opportunity for you, your family and friends. The giant wheel will be open…
Where Do Noses Grow? Darwen Market WITH GOOFUS THEATRE Free February Half Term Family Friendly Fun! Join Goofus Theatre for Where Do Noses Grow? at Darwen Market this half term. One night Lucy cannot sleep. She hears a strange sound bouncing around her bed! What is it? She awakes and discovers a strange crumbled bit of…
Come and visit Darwen Town Centre on 16th November 2024 for Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Markets. Darwen Town Centre will be a hive of festive activities and events, suitable for the whole family. It’s the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for loved ones, and to treat yourself to something truly…
Crafty Vintage are back with August’s Darwen Monthly Artisan Market. Think amazing makers and creators showcasing beautiful art, vintage finds, unique crafts, and delicious street food… plus FREE family entertainment, including Magical Story Jars. Bring your children to unleash their creativity with the wonderful Magical Story Jars. This free activity allows their imaginations to soar!…
Have you spotted the beautiful Darwen Tower drawings around town this summer? They’re making up The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which is all about backing our local economy, spending time with family during the holidays and getting creative! The artist behind the window displays and chalkboards is Lucie Cooke, an accomplished designer and illustrator from Clitheroe,…
Join talented artist, Lucie Cooke, for The Big Summer Draw in Darwen Town Centre! It’s an opportunity for the whole family to get creative and celebrate the summer. The Big Summer Draw is a totally free event being held at Fourteen Market Street (the old Quality Save building) on Saturday 17th August, and is a…
Darwen Heritage Centre is a fantastic free resource for the people of Darwen and surrounding areas. The Centre reopened last month, and so we caught up with Albert, one of the volunteers who makes running the Heritage Centre possible. The Heritage Centre is located within the handsome Holker House on Railway Road, in a prime…
Sessions by our wonderful bubble-ologist will take place at 10am, 12pm & 2pm.
Face painting AND Magical Story Jars… Design Your Own Staycation It’s tricky to jet off to our favourite holiday destination at this moment in time, but we CAN go wherever our imaginations take us. Staycation here we come!! Choose a mode of transport, the quirkier the better, choose a Magical Story Jar character to accompany…