Recreation and leisure
The local areas of Darwen and Blackburn have plenty to offer with a great mix of countryside attractions, activities, eateries and nightlife.
If you're looking for somewhere to escape on a weekend, you'll find Polyphemus Woods, a Woodland Trust area, just over a five-minute drive away. With 15,000 trees, a small pond and a network of paths, it's a lovely space to explore with the family on a weekend. Other nearby Woodland Trust sites include Sunnyhurst Wood, E Wood Park and Whitehall Park.
On the borders of Cooper Fields housing development sits Square Meadow Community Sports Field and Coffee Bar, providing a great area for a range of sporting activities.
Families have lots to enjoy within the local area including Go Ape Blackburn at Witton Country Park, with outdoor adventures for children of all ages. Mrs Dowson's Farm Park and Onyx Climbing Wall are also both within easy reach of Cooper Fields.
The town of Blackburn features two cinemas, ideal for a weekend afternoon out with the whole family. There's also a Sports and Leisure Centre offering a wealth of fitness classes, swimming sessions and sports facilities. At night, the town comes to life, with a plethora of restaurants, pubs and bars to explore.
Shopping
Living in one of our new homes in Darwen means you'll have access to a great variety of shops as well as the opportunity to buy from the local market. Darwen town centre is home to a wide selection of independent retailers as well as Darwen Farmers' Market, featuring local food produce and regular family events. Blackburn also offers a range of shopping opportunities including popular high-street brands at The Mall.
Our homes for sale in Darwen are located close to a selection of supermarkets including a Lidl and a Sainsbury's, both under a 10-minute drive away.
Local schools and education
There is a selection of primary schools close to our newly built homes at Cooper Fields, with Darwen St James Primary Academy just over a 10-minute walk away and Suddell Primary School located under a mile away from our development. Darwen Vale is a community academy for those aged 11-18 and is easily reached from Cooper Fields.
Blackburn College offers further education for those aged 16+ and provides a range of courses including degrees, apprenticeships, foundation learning and A-Levels.
Transport
Whether you're travelling for work or leisure, Cooper Fields benefits from excellent transport links with connections to Preston and Burnley via junction 6 of the M65, just a five-minute drive from our development. Bolton is 13 miles away via the M65, while Manchester, Wigan and Warrington are also easily reached via the M61 and M6.
If you're travelling by train, you'll find Blackburn train station just two miles away, connecting you to locations such as Preston, Bolton, Manchester, Rochdale, Leeds and York. London Euston can be reached within two-and-a-half hours, via a transfer at Preston.
There are also regular bus services connecting the local area of Blackburn and Darwen. Several routes pass through the nearest bus stop, which is located just outside Cooper Fields.
