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
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The Ranken Arms
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1617 Coffee House
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Deli Carlo
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The Pie Hole
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Dolly's
Places to Stay
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Astley Bank
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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
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Darwen Tower
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Bold Venture Park
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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