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Tower Gardens is a development of new builds in Darwen, Tower Gardens will feature a stunning collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes.Bordered by the rugged scenery of the Pennine Moors and surrounded by the River Darwen, Darwen is a friendly market town with a proud industrial past. This heritage of hard work is reflected in the motto Nothing Without Labour and can be appreciated in the towns beautiful Victorian architecture. Schools and nurseries in DarwenTower Gardens is adjacent to Lower Darwen Primary School, with acclaimed primary schools like the Avondale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted during its most recent inspection (2018), being just a 6-minute drive away from our new homes in Darwen.The popular Riverside Nursery is also only a 10-minute walk from the development too.?Darwen healthcare facilitiesThe area is well served by numerous health centres with The Royal Blackburn Hospital being only 2.3 miles away from Tower Gardens. There are also an additional four practices less than 10 minutes away from the development by car.?Popular parks in DarwenTower Gardens is situated within Lower Darwen and benefits from the fresh air and the big skies of the surrounding countryside thats right on its doorstep. With its beautiful windswept moors, there are few things better than going on wild walks in Darwen, with the town also offering locals four expansive parks to explore. Parks in Darwen include Bold Venture Park, which combines Victorian paths and architectural features with a waterfall and playground; Sunnyhurst Wood, with its welcoming visitor centre; Whitehall Park, with its ponds and playground; and Ashton Park, which has lots to explore and enjoys a striking view of India Mills impressive Italianate chimneyTower Gardens is also surrounded by dramatic scenery including the Jubilee Tower which inspired its name and overlooks the town from the moors. Climb up the towers spiral staircase and, on a clear day, you can see Blackpool Tower, the Isle of Man, North Wales, and the Furness Peninsula from the top. Things to do in Darwen if you enjoy an active lifestyleFrom hiking and horse riding, to cycling and an indoor skatepark, Darwen boasts a wealth of opportunities for fun and fitness. For sports enthusiasts, there are a number of clubs and gyms in Darwen, within walking distance of Tower Gardens, as well as the nearby indoor cricket net facility and Darwen Rangers Junior Football Ground. Darwen Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool was opened in 2010 with 13million investment and has recently been refurbished once again. Keen golfers can enjoy Darwens challenging 18-hole golf course, and fishing enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the number of waterways and reservoirs in the area. Darwen also has an interesting sporting history, with its football team, Darwen FC, inspiring the acclaimed Netflix drama The English Game.?Live entertainment and local amenitiesWhatever your interests, theres plenty to explore in Darwen. Music fans might already know that the Beatles often played here before they became world famous. The town also has one of the oldest brass bands in the country, and the town holds a free two-day music festival each year, which attracts some big names as well as showcasing local talent.Darwen Library Theatre events are also a must-watch, with the legendary venue putting on incredible drama, music and comedy shows all the time. All the major supermarkets are also within a 10-minute drive of Tower Gardens, with an abundance of independent local shops nearby, along with the town centres bustling and recently refurbished Market Hall. Public TransportDarwen has a large, well-served bus station as well as a train station just 1.4 miles away from Tower Gardens. From here commuters can catch a direct train from Darwen to Blackburn, Bolton, Clitheroe, as well as hourly trains from Darwen to Manchester Victoria. From the neighbouring Mill Hill Station, commuters can also catch regular services to the likes of Burnley Central, Colne, Preston, and York. More information about our new builds in Darwen - including pricing and site plan - will be available in the coming months.