Darwen
Things to do in Darwen, Lancashire
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Darwen is a town in Lancashire in the North West of England, situated on the edge of the Pennines. Historically a centre of textile manufacturing, the town retains its industrial character whilst serving as a base for access to moorland and countryside.
Where to stay in Darwen(3)
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Accommodation in Darwen ranges from hotels to glamping. The Strawbury Duck Inn is a hotel with a substantial number of reviews. Astley Bank Hotel and The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery also offer rooms. For those seeking alternative lodging, Brocklehead Farm provides glamping pods and static lodges nearby.
Travelodge Blackburn M65
Junction 4 M65 Motorway, Blackburn
Premier Inn Blackburn South M65 J4
Off Eccleshill Road, Riversway Drive, Blackburn
Astley Bank Hotel
Lynton, Darwen
Willows Blackburn by Marstons Inn
Haslingden Road, Blackburn
The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery
Springbank Ross Street, Darwen
The Fernhurst by Greene King Inns
466 Bolton Road, Blackburn
Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre
3 Cathedral Square, Blackburn
Best Western Hotel 99
21-23 Mincing Lane, Blackburn
Things to Do in Darwen(2)
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Junction4 Skatepark is an adventure and activity centre catering to skateboarding and similar pursuits. Earnsdale Farm Riding School offers horse riding opportunities in the surrounding area.
Where to Eat in Darwen
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Attractions Near Darwen
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1 mi
Splash at Riverside
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary
Oswaldtwistle · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Blackburn Dart Zone
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Planet Ice Blackburn
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Funtazia Soft Play
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.0
3 mi
Tenpin Blackburn
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Vue Blackburn
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Onyx Climbing Wall
Blackburn · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Darwen(1)
All campsites in Darwen →Brocklehead Farm
from £28/night
Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0 · from £17/night
Wilcocks Farm Caravan Site
⭐ 4.7
Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £38/night
Northwood Caravan & Holiday Park
⭐ 4.8
Samlesbury Hall
⭐ 4.5 · from £100/night
Park Fold Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Whinmore Fold Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Darwen
All cottages in Darwen →Spring Gardens
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £493
Bluebell Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £837
Irishman’s Tower
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £561
Cunliffe Moss Farm
2 cottages · from £1,182
Hen House Holidays - Hen House View 2
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £817
Hen House Holidays - Hen House View 1
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £811
Stable View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £500
Beeches Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £751
Common questions about Darwen
How many campsites are there in Darwen?
We list 1 campsites in and around Darwen, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Darwen have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Darwen offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Darwen?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Darwen.
What is there to do in Darwen?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Darwen.
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