Things to Do in Darwen

⭐ 4.7

Adventure & Activity Centres

Junction4 Skatepark

This fully accessible skateboarding venue welcomes families with excellent facilities including onsite dining, baby changing rooms and convenient parking, making it perfect for an action-packed day out.

⭐ 4.6

Horse Riding

Earnsdale Farm Riding School

Located off Duddon Avenue, this riding school offers equestrian experiences for families, with onsite parking available though visitors should note limited facilities including no toilet access.

⭐ 4.7 1.3 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Splash at Riverside

This Lower Darwen leisure centre offers swimming facilities with onsite parking and a restaurant serving meals and snacks, though accessibility options are limited.

⭐ 4.7 2.3 mi away

Farm Parks

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary

This welcoming Oswaldtwistle sanctuary offers families the chance to get up close with rescued horses while discovering their heartwarming tales, plus onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds.

⭐ 4.8 2.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Blackburn Dart Zone

Experience action-packed foam dart battles for all ages at this thrilling indoor arena where families can engage in exciting Nerf-style combat games together, with snacks and parking available onsite.

⭐ 4.2 2.7 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Planet Ice Blackburn

Glide across the rink at this Waterside ice skating venue offering sessions for all ages, from parent-and-toddler mornings to lively disco skates, plus onsite dining and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.0 2.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Funtazia Soft Play

Children can climb, bounce and explore through exciting play zones featuring interactive games, quad bikes and inflatables at this lively Blackburn venue with an onsite café and full facilities.

⭐ 4.2 2.8 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Blackburn

Strike up some family excitement at this lively bowling venue where neon lights and pumping music create an energetic atmosphere alongside classic ten-pin lanes and onsite dining options.

⭐ 4.1 2.8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Blackburn

Catch the latest blockbusters at this 10-screen cinema in Peel Leisure Park, complete with onsite parking, snacks and wheelchair access for a comfortable family movie experience.

⭐ 5.0 3.1 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Onyx Climbing Wall

Scale new heights at this fully accessible climbing facility that welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, featuring wheelchair-friendly areas and baby changing facilities for a comfortable visit.

⭐ 4.8 3.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Go Ape Blackburn

Experience an exhilarating aerial adventure through the woodland canopy at Witton Country Park, featuring challenging rope courses and thrilling zip lines high among the trees.

⭐ 4.2 4.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Oswaldtwistle Mills

This historic Accrington mill complex combines indoor and outdoor fun with mini golf courses, an aviary housing various bird species, children's play facilities and heritage exhibits—all with full accessibility and onsite parking.

⭐ 4.6 4.9 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Hoghton Tower

Step back in time at this historic Preston manor house where young adventurers can roam sprawling grounds and discover tales of times past, with refreshments available at the onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.6 5 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Art Garden

Let your little ones unleash their artistic side at this welcoming creative studio in Accrington, complete with accessible facilities, parking and an onsite restaurant for refuelling between crafting sessions.