Darwen Map

Darwen map, view the Lancashire town of Darwen, located in the county of Lancashire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Darwen Lancashire & Guide to the Area

Darwen Map Lancashire: Interactive map of Darwen, displaying the town situated in the county of Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Darwen area and a Darwen town centre map, showing Darwen Railway Station and Darwen Leisure Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Darwen map are: Darwen Market, Sunnyhurst Woods, Bold Venture Park, Jubilee Tower, The Bridgewater, The Crown and Thistle, India 2 U, Mangiamo, Spice Lounge, Craven Heifer, Hare & Hounds, Old Chapel Café, Deli Carlo, Café Hub, The Meeting Place, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Boots, Poundland, Iceland Foods, The Card Factory, Superdrug, Home Bargains, Darwen Library, Darwen Leisure Centre, Darwen Health Centre, Olive Medical Centre, St James' Church, Holy Trinity Church, Sudell Primary School, Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen Vale High School, Ashleigh Primary School, The Whitehall Hotel, Astley Bank Hotel, Darwen Town Hall, Post Office Darwen, New Look, Peacocks, William Hill, Santander, Halifax, Morrisons Darwen, Simply Local, George's Barbers, Darwen Fire Station, Darwen Police Station, Carnegie Library Building, Darwen Tap, The Crown Inn.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hoddlesden, Belthorn, Tockholes, Lower Darwen, Ewood, Blackburn, Guide, Feniscowles, Livesey, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge, Haslingden, Helmshore, Edenfield, Chapels, Edgworth, Entwistle, Turton, Egerton, Belmont, Tottington, Walshaw, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Astley Bridge, Sharples, Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Baxenden, Church, Whitebirk, Knuzden, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Chorley, Heapey, Riley Green, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mellor.

Darwen is a proud, gritty little town nestled in the hills between Blackburn and Bolton. It's the kind of place that's got a bit of edge but also bags of community spirit. The town sits in a valley surrounded by moorland, with Darwen Tower looking down over everything like a quiet old guardian. It's got a proper northern feel—honest, hardworking, with a good mix of green space, town centre bustle, and old industrial charm.

Darwen's story is closely tied to the Industrial Revolution. Like much of Lancashire, it grew quickly during the 19th century, thanks to the booming cotton trade. It became known for its textile mills, engineering works and coal mining, and the legacy of that era is still visible in the red-brick terraces, cobbled backstreets and old chimneys scattered around town. The population now is just over 28,000, and while the mills are long gone, the spirit of the place hasn't shifted much—it's still tough, proud, and closely knit.

There's more to Darwen than meets the eye. You've got Bold Venture Park with its woodland walks and duck pond, and then there's Sunnyhurst Woods—a lovely green space with trails that lead up to Jubilee Tower, where the views stretch all the way to the Yorkshire Dales on a clear day. Inside the town, Darwen Market is still going strong, full of friendly traders and independent stalls. Not far from town, you'll find National Trust spots like Turton Tower and Roddlesworth Woods for a proper ramble. The moors themselves are a big draw—great for walking, mountain biking, or just clearing your head.

Lancashire's wider landscape is right on Darwen's doorstep. The Ribble Valley isn't far—full of tidy villages, gastropubs and winding country roads. Blackburn has the cathedral, museums and a decent shopping scene, while further afield you've got Clitheroe Castle, the wild beauty of the Forest of Bowland and the coastal charms of Lytham and Morecambe. If you want history, food, hills or seaside, you're never more than an hour or so away.

Getting to Darwen's fairly easy. It's just off the A666 and close to the M65, which links up with the M6 and M61, so road access is spot on. Darwen has its own train station with regular services to Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester, which makes commuting a doddle. For flights, Manchester Airport is your best bet, just under an hour away by car or rail. Local buses serve the surrounding towns and villages, and for a small town, it's well-connected on foot and by bike too.

Lancashire's the kind of county that knows who it is. It's shaped by industry, softened by scenery, and defined by people who get stuck in and look out for one another. From Blackpool's lights to the quiet trails of Bowland, it's a place full of contrast, character and proper northern warmth. Darwen fits into that picture neatly—it's no-nonsense, full of history, and surrounded by space to breathe.

Some More Nearby Places: Hoddlesden, Belthorn, Tockholes, Lower Darwen, Ewood, Blackburn, Guide, Feniscowles, Livesey, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge, Haslingden, Helmshore, Edenfield, Chapels, Edgworth, Entwistle, Turton, Egerton, Belmont, Tottington, Walshaw, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Astley Bridge, Sharples, Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Baxenden, Church, Whitebirk, Knuzden, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Chorley, Heapey, Riley Green, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mellor.

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