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Hotels in Darwen

Off to market in Darwen

Set in rugged Lancashire countryside Near Blackburn, Darwen is a pretty town well known for its wonderful indoor market. Open six days a week in an indoor Victorian market setting, there are more than 130 stalls plying a range of wares from the traditional fresh meat, fish and veg to haberdashery, flowers and men's clothes. Bustling with eateries where you can stop and have a rest, and free onsite parking, it's a must-visit. While in Darwen it's well worth a walk to the Jubilee Tower, built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Walk to the tower through picturesque Bold Venture Park where there's a kids' playground, and climb up to admire fabulous views. Golfers are also well catered for in Darwen with a course just on the doorstep.

Hop on the train to Manchester

Darwen is only 40 minutes by train to Manchester, the north-west's capital of cool. With its happening music scene, fabulous galleries and laid-back vibe, it's a great place to visit. There are so many great pubs and clubs it's hard to pick one but Sankey's is nationally reputed.

Wonderful Witton

Head down the road to Witton Country Park for 480 acres of beautiful parkland to walk and cycle in. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Darwen? Travelodge Blackburn M65 Hotel couldn't be Nearer or Travelodge Preston Chorley Hotel is great for the M61.

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