Festive shopping at Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2024: Shopper’s Guide

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…

89 people take part in Darwen’s first community window art event

89 members of the local community joined window artist, Lucie Cooke, in showing Darwen town centre what summer means to them.   Darwen’s first ever window art event, The Big Summer Draw, was a great success on Saturday 18th August.    Following the popularity of The #shopdarwen Tower Trail, which runs until Monday 2nd September,…

A chat with Lucie Cooke, the artist behind The #shopdarwen Tower Trail!

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,…