Welcome to Darwen

Darwen is a small town located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire, England. The town is situated on the River Darwen and is surrounded by beautiful hills and countryside. Darwen has a rich history, and its name is derived from the Old English words "deor" and "wen," which mean "dear" and "stream" respectively. The town was once a center for the textile industry, and many of its buildings and landmarks reflect this heritage.

One of the most notable landmarks in Darwen is the Jubilee Tower, which stands on the summit of Darwen Hill. The tower was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction in Darwen is the India Mill, which was once one of the largest cotton mills in the world. The mill has since been converted into apartments, but its impressive architecture and history are still evident.

Darwen is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Sunnyhurst Woods, Bold Venture Park, and Darwen Cemetery. These areas offer residents and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy nature and explore the town's history. Darwen is a charming town with a rich heritage and plenty of attractions to explore. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying the local culture, Darwen has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holy Trinity Vc School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Bolton	Bank Top Darwen Lancashire BB3 2RW 01254702119 School Website
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Claire Bailey	Sudell Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 3HD 01254819500 School Website
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Studio Schools Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Ms Colin Grand	Police Street Darwen Lancashire BB3 1AF 01254819567 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Darwen Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Brown	Limes Avenue Darwen Lancashire BB3 2SG 01254706264 School Website
Turncroft Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Bolton	Highfield Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2DN 01254701534 School Website
Sudell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Lewis	Sudell Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 3EB 01254703440 School Website
Darwen St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Weddle	Turncroft Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2BW 01254701299 School Website
Darwen St James C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Laura Peckson	St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY 01254703260 School Website
Avondale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Brown	Durham Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 1NN 01254703449 School Website
Crosshill Special School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lidia Gardner	Salisbury Road Darwen BB3 1HZ 1254667713 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darwen Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE 0.34 Miles

Mill Hill Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY 3.35 Miles

Cherry Tree Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ 3.44 Miles

Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 3.47 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 3.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M Cars Private Hire 01254 775591 6A Borough Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PL 0.09 Miles
Darwen Private Hire 01254 703677 15 Bolton Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1DF 0.10 Miles
Chippies Taxis 01254 708090 Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EH 0.22 Miles
Chauffeur World 01254 777727 157 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AT 0.35 Miles
Airtax 01254 773187 Treetops/Turncroft Rd, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2BW 0.48 Miles
Abbey Private Hire 01254 774949 9 Abbey Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3PX 0.71 Miles
Ribble Valley Limousines 07759 415651 16 Falcon Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1QX 0.89 Miles
Miles Minibuses 01254 695046 4 Leopold Way, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UE 2.21 Miles
Staffcars Limited 0844 225 2360 Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JF 2.44 Miles
Brownhill Private Hire 01254 247500 183 St Aidans Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EA 2.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Darwen Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Railway Road Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Belgrave Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kay Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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London Terrace Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sudell Side Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh House Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redearth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duckworth Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyhurst Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Darwen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	James Street West Darwen BB3 1PY
Darwen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	James Street West Darwen BB3 1PY
Local Primary Care Darwen Locality Spoke 01254 226600	Darwen Healthlink Darwen Hc, James St West Lancashire BB3 1PY
Darwen Healthcare 01254 226691	Darwen Health Centre James Street West Darwen Lancashire BB3 1PY
Darwen Healthlink 01254 226600	Darwen Health Centre James Street West Darwen Lancashire BB3 1PY

Local Stores

Livesey Branch Road
Livesey Branch Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 4QL
01254 583744
Store Website
2.71 miles

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SPAR Beehive
Beehive Service Station
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB1 2PX
01254 952384
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

My Vets
Station House Railway Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2RJ 01254 777005 reception@abbeydalevets.co.uk Website 0.16 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Blackburn
Manxman Rd Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3JH 01254 914680 blackburn@animaltrust.org.uk Website 2.58 miles


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Vets4pets Blackburn
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Nova Scotia Retail Park Bolton Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3QP 01254 291 340 blackburn@vets4pets.com Website 3.19 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
40 King Street Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2DH 01254 681455 Website 3.66 miles

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Daisy Street Veterinary Centre
Daisy Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5EW 01254 53622 Website 3.98 miles
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My Vets
91 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6AY 01254 681811 reception@abbeydalevets.com Website 4.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 1.03 miles

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 1.75 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 1.77 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 3.35 miles Turton And Entwistle

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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 3.69 miles

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Wayoh Reservoir
This Is A 4 Mike Walk, But There Is An Option Early On To Cut It Short By Turning Left Rather Than Continuing Straight On. 7 Overhouses Bolton BL7 0LL 4.15 miles Head To Entwistle Car Park And Walk To The Right Instead Of Left To Entwistle

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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