Best Shopping Malls in Darwen Area

"What: Ok so Hatch is more of a food market than a restaurant, but it certainly has plenty of outdoor space. The shopping and dining hub is made up of a variety of different street food restaurants and independent shops housed inside converted shipping containers. All you have to do is have a browse, pick the food you want to eat and then settle in on one of the bench tables dotted around the space - simple.Where: 103 Oxford Road, M1 7ED"

"Everyone’s favourite pop-up is back for all our food, drink and retail needs, everyday from the 12th. With food from all over the world and, more importantly, those dangerous two for £10 cocktails, Hatch is now open for bookings as well as walk-ins, so secure your table ASAP. Six weeks from now… Spring is in the air."

"Hatch is a hip and trendy box park located on Oxford Road, close to the University of Manchester. You can head there for drinks or food or shopping. Moreover, you can take some nice photos there."

"Anyone who grew up in Manchester probably spent a good proportion of their teenage years wandering around Afflecks (formally known as Affleck’s Palace). Since its opening in 1981, this warren of independent shops is a perfect alternative to high street shopping in the city, offering everything from rubber jumpsuits to rave gear. Yes, there will always be that side of Afflecks (you’ll also find condoms and sex toys), but there really is something for everyone if you take the time to browse its multitude of market stalls."

"Affleck’s is a perfect spot for a stylish and unusual photo. It’s also a place, where you can buy a lot of unusual things for a photoshoot or just for yourself. There are some amazing dresses, jewellery and other items that I have never seen anywhere else!"

"One of the best places to just loose yourself is Aflecks Palace. Floors of independent stalls selling everything from food, jewelry and clothing."

"Barton Arcade is a Victorian shopping arcade that has shops and restaurants on the ground floor and offices and administrative spaces on all the other floors. The architecture style is really beautiful and the stairs between floors are stunning as well. Barton Arcade is especially beautiful when it’s empty in the morning hours (just after opening), so you can capture it without the crowds."

"Built in 1871, the Victorian-style shopping arcade is located between Deansgate and St. Ann’s Square. The idyllic structure of cast iron and glass is now home to luxurious shops and office buildings. Go here to take your pics against the backdrop of colourful tiles and impressive artwork."

"Barton Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping arcade built in 1871. While there are many cute arcades throughout the UK, come to Barton Arcade for its colorful tiles and ironwork!"

"A rather new addition to Blackpool's shopping scene, the Houndshill Shopping Centre is a compact, polished mall with multiple international brands and the iconic British department store Debenhams represented. One must-stop here is the delightful Disney store."

"Slug & Lettuce are known for knowing how to throw a party, and their bottomless brunch is no different. Their bottomless is £28pp and includes any of a selected list of brunch dishes, as well as bottomless booze for two hours. You can upgrade your brunch dish for £3pp if you fancy it, and if you’re in the mood for Pornstar Martinis, then you’re in luck because they’ve recently added them to the bottomless menu, for an extra £10pp!"

"A notorious party town, the nightlife here is among the best in the UK, with dozens of bars, pubs and clubs attracting stag and hen dos who come in search of a slice of Blackpool entertainment. Even for a more relaxed affair, you need only to hit the promenade and start walking."

"The Flagship is a quintessential Blackpool establishment, with rowdy crowds and hen/stag groups partying like there's no tomorrow. Stop by if you're looking to catch that famed Blackpool nightlife spirit - admission is free. Try the fishbowls and half yards."

"11.30am-11pm (midnight Fri & Sat); 12pm-10.30pm Sunday (01704) 537660. Deuchars IPA; Ruddles Best Bitter; house beer (by Caledonian); four changing beers (sourced nationally; often Phoenix, Salopian, Southport). Close to the station and Lord Street, this listed building has an impressive frontage and interior with three separate wood-panelled drinking rooms."

"Because, almost everyone who makes special ceremonies such as weddings, engagements and birthdays in Manchester has made purchases from this place. Their cakes are very famous and very delicious. There are homemade chocolates, fresh cream cakes and yummy cakes."

"#amazing#lunch@Slattery_Cakes today, can't wait to go again #nomnom#chocolatelover#chocolatepic.twitter.com/Dc7rTmXVr0. — Catherine Bateman (@CatLouBateman) February 1, 2017. Just up the road is one of Whitefield’s best kept secrets."

"🍰 A wonderfully chocolatey Afternoon Tea, cakes, waffles, ice cream and their super-sweet Chocolate Challenge (which is far more difficult than it looks!)"