The heart of Darwen

Fresh produce, friendly traders and proper market shopping in the heart of town.

Market Information

Darwen Market is Currently Closed

Opening times

Mon, Weds & Thurs: 8:30 am–5 pm
Tues & Sunday: Closed
Fri: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: 8 am–4 pm

Free 3-hour parking

Park free at Darwen Market rooftop
car park while you shop, eat or explore.

Passionate traders. Quality goods. Personal service.

Service with a smile since 1882.

What you’ll Discover at Darwen Market

Fresh produce. Everyday essentials. Friendly local traders.

From quality meat and fresh fruit and veg to sweet treats, pet supplies, gifts and useful everyday bits, Darwen Market brings together the kind of traders, products and personal service you only really get from a proper local market.

Butchers & Meat

Butchers & Meat

Quality cuts, BBQ picks and friendly advice
Bakes & Sweet Treats

Bakes & Sweet Treats

Fresh bakes, sweet treats and lunch-time favourites.
Pet Supplies

Pet Supplies

Pet food, accessories and essentials.
Fruit & Veg

Fruit & Veg

Fresh produce, local flavour and seasonal favourites.
Everyday Essentials

Everyday Essentials

The useful bits you actually need, all under one roof.
Flowers, Gifts & Home

Flowers, Gifts & Home

Fresh flowers, gifts and homeware finds.

Events at Darwen Market

From pop-ups to family activities, see what’s happening inside the market.

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Here’s what’s coming up elsewhere in the town.

Orange River Remedy
Live Music

Orange River Remedy

Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 7:30pm
Darwen Library Theatre

Orange River Remedy take you on a journey down memory lane with their celebration of Neil Young's legendary album, Harvest - the biggest selling…

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Baga Chipz Bagz to Riches
Theatre & Entertainment

Baga Chipz Bagz to Riches

Thursday 24 September 2026 · 7:30pm
Darwen Library Theatre

Join the international drag superstar and Ru Paul’s Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre Star of stage and screen, Baga is…

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Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Live Music

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

Thursday 1 October 2026 · 7:30pm
Darwen Library Theatre

Andy Fairweather Low, former lead singer of Amen Corner, brings his remarkable band to Darwen Library Theatre. With a career spanning collaborations with Eric…

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Rhys James Chop Logic
Theatre & Entertainment

Rhys James Chop Logic

Saturday 3 October 2026 · 7:30pm
Darwen Library Theatre

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups. Star of Mock The Week, QI, and…

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A market worth shouting about

Filomena

“We always get our fruit and veg from Woods, it stays fresher for longer compared to supermarket produce and it's so lovely.”

Filomena
Sharon

“Tony’s a magician! Some of the stuff he’s repaired for me over the years is fantastic. I won’t take them anywhere else, fantastic service, the best you’ll ever get and always with a smile.”

Sharon
Lauren

“Deli Carlo is without a doubt the best deli that could have ever been created in Darwen!! Excellent range of Italian goodness and the nicest friendliest staff around!“

Lauren

Market News & Updates

Trader news, events and the latest from inside Darwen Market.

Become a Darwen Trader

Become a Darwen Trader

Park up for free

Darwen Market has free rooftop and covered parking right in the town centre. Use BB3 1BH for sat nav.

Summer in Darwen

Sunny walks, cold drinks, family days out and local events worth making plans for.

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