Local Information

Darwen is an old market town

we have some Cute independent businesses and a daily market selling local produce.

Where to get a coffee or bite to eat

Places to Stay

  • A large multi-story stone building with tall chimneys and many windows, surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy blue sky.

    Astley Bank

    Astley Bank

  • chain hotels

    There are also Premier Inn and Travelodge hotels near J4 off the M65, as well as a Travelodge in Blackburn

Things to see and do

  • A historic Darwen Tower made of stone, situated on a hilltop with green grass and a winding path leading up to it. The sky is partly cloudy with blue sky visible.

    Darwen Tower

    Darwen Tower

  • Snow-covered landscape with a waterfall flowing into a stream, surrounded by trees and rocks.

    Bold Venture Park

    BOLD VENTURE PARK

  • Within a short drive

    We now that sometimes a partner or parent shares the journey but doesn’t want to share the appointment.

    Darwen Tower and Bold Venture Park are perfect for whiling away and hour or two.

    If you are making a weekend of it we can recommend:

    - Whalley abbey (where the header image was taken)

    - Clitheroe as a whole and Clitheroe Castle

    - Pendle Hill and The Witch Museum

    - Stonyhurst College and The Tolkein Trail