DARWEN will host its first Christmas Market next in December.

The market is scheduled to take place on December 8, 9 and 10.

Organiser Samantha Taylor said the event will be an opportunity for Darwen to boost it’s daytime economy.

She said: “Darwen has a thriving night life, so the market will be a great way to marry the day and night.

“And it will be brilliant opportunity to showcase our market traders as we will be using the market space.”

The Christmas Market will include food and drink stalls as well as a brass band and a choir.

Ms Taylor said:”We will have something for everyone.

“There will be an abundance of children’s entertainment including Disney Princesses and Santa’s Grotto.

“We want children to walk away with that sense of Christmas wonder.”

Event organisers are currently appealing for businesses to sponsor the construction of a Christmas hut for the market.

Ms Taylor said: “ We have found someone in Darwen who will be able to make one for us.

“It’ll be perfect for the market and we will also be able to use it for other events.

“Any businesses who sponsor the build will have their branding on the walls of the hut.”

For more information contact RHay@darwentowncouncil.co.uk.