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…
Eye of Newt create magical interactive theatre, and they will be bringing their exciting new show, The Cabinet of Curiosity, to Darwen Market Square on Saturday 11th September 2021. This will be a free outdoor performance on Darwen Market Square, so dress for the weather and bring a picnic blanket or small foldable chair. No…
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…
A week of free, family fun, activities at Darwen Market has been confirmed for the Easter holidays in April. The activities provided by the Markets Team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, in partnership with award winning Crafty Vintage, are designed to provide young people with opportunities to create, relax, learn, laugh, make friends and…
A week of free, family fun, activities at Darwen Market during February half term has been hailed a success and is now set to return for the Easter holidays in April. Hundreds of local children and their families took part in free holiday activities over February half term. The activities provided by the Markets Team…
Do you find Christmas shopping daunting? Well don’t get your tinsel in a tangle, we’ve got some cracking recommendations for you for finding those unique gifts. Here is our list of must see shops… Darwen Market You’ve looked but have you really seen what our market has to offer? Speak to the traders and…
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced that this year’s Christmas Light Switch On will headline with Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud fame! Join Rock FM’s Steve and Janine from 4:30pm in Darwen Market Square for some festive entertainment including live performances from globally recognised superstar Nadine Coyle and culminating in a spectacular firework finale. The Christmas…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…or it very soon will do in Darwen! Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is delighted to announce that this year’s festivities kick off in style on Saturday 17th November with the annual Christmas Light Switch On. Join Rock FM’s Steve and Janine from 4:30pm in Darwen Market Square!…
Darwen Market’s school holiday programme is back by popular demand Can you believe that it’s half term already? If you are looking for fun and engaging activities for your children and for yourself, look no further! Darwen Market, working in partnership with award winning Crafty Vintage, are pleased to present Four Days of Free Freaky…