Darwen a Historic Market Town

Explore mile after mile of stunningly beautiful countryside around . Here you will encounter wild Moorland walks and the natural woodlands of ’s hill country. All of which provide a haven for the abundant wildlife, fl ora and fauna of the region.

Sunnyhurst Woods covers and crafts, collector’s items At you can seven miles of footpaths that and local delicacies. There is enjoy some quiet reading meander through a beautiful, also an excellent selection of time or look at the wonderful natural woodland setting. Cafés to choose from. pieces of Art displayed in the Overlooking the town from the exhibition space. For the youth moors to the west is Darwen Parking in Darwen Town Centre there is plenty to do during Tower, close to the hearts of is free and the market offers ‘chill out’ periods, especially the Darwen people, from here free loan of wheelchairs and 2 with the library’s new Nintendo an amazing view of the entire mobility scooters. Wii. town can be seen. Travel and Stay If you need a place to stay take your pick from luxury hotels to friendly farmhouses, offering self catering and bed and breakfast. You’re sure to fi nd something suitable in Darwen.

Eating in Darwen is easy; there For more information go to www. Shopping is a great variety of restaurants visitblackburnwithdarwen.com Darwen Town Centre and cafes in the Town Centre specialises in the small offering all types of cuisine. How to get to Darwen; independent retail market. The Lancashire pubs are famous By Car - Darwen is easily friendly centre is a busy location for their hospitality and warm accessible situated on Junction with delightful shops and the welcome as well as good food 4 of the . popular market. There are also alongside fi ne ales. individual shops and businesses By Train - Darwen is on the along Bridge Street, Railway Attractions , operated by Road and Road. Market As well as the wonderful Northern Rail. Street is the main shopping countryside and great selection street in Darwen situated next to of shops, Darwen has much By Bus - Darwen’s bus the Town Hall, here you will fi nd more to offer. terminal (Darwen Circus) all the well established retailers has recently been improved that you would expect on any Darwen Library Theatre offers and regular services head to high street. all types of entertainment and , Bolton, Accrington a host of classes you can get and . Darwen Market has over involved in, including Adult 130 stalls offering amazing theatre, reading groups and For more local travel and visitor information contact; choice, quality and value fi lm societies. Blackburn Visitor Centre on where fresh local produce like (01254) 688040 or Darwen cheeses, meat, fi sh and fruit Contact Darwen Library Theatre Information Centre on and vegetables can be found. on 01254 774684 or visit (01254) 222101, or email Shoppers can also purchase art www.darwenlibrarytheatre.com [email protected]

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Useful Numbers Useful websites Local Travel enquiries; www.blackburn.gov.uk (08457) 484950 www.visitblackburnwithdarwen.com (08452) 727272 Lancashire United www.traveline.org.uk

Blackburn Visitor Centre, (01254) 688040 Darwen Information Centre (01254) 222101.