Collingwood Park is conveniently placed approximately a five-minute drive from junction 6 of the M65, providing access west to Preston and the M6, as well as east to Burnley. The new housing development also offers easy access to junction 4 of the M65 (2.5 miles), which connects the area to Preston (12 miles). The M65 also provides access to Bolton (13 miles) and Manchester (25 miles) via the M61, as well as Wigan (24 miles) and Warrington (35 miles) via the M6 motorway.
Blackburn train station is 2 miles away, providing services to Preston, Bolton, Manchester, Rochdale, Leeds and York. Plus, London Euston is accessible within two-and-a-half hours, via a transfer at Preston.
With their blend of green spaces, family days out and lively nightlife, Darwen and Blackburn offer a wide range of ways to unwind.
To the north of Collingwood Park is Polyphemus Woods, a Woodland Trust site that's great for walking amid the great outdoors. Our development of new builds in Darwen also borders Square Meadow community sports field to the west, giving plenty of opportunities for recreational sport.
Witton Country Park is also less than a 15-minute drive away, boasting 480 acres of countryside, natural trails and picturesque picnic spots for you to explore. As the home of Go Ape Blackburn, it offers you thrilling adventures and time in nature in a single location.
In Blackburn town centre, Planet Ice Blackburn provides fun family days out with ice skating year-round. For younger children in need of softer play, Funtazia offers 24,000 square feet of climbing frames, ball pools, and much more.
For evening recreation, the area has a thriving nightlife scene catering to diverse tastes, from traditional pubs to modern bars and clubs. Darwen's Loom & Shuttle is a highly rated micropub that offers a wide range of craft beers and ales, while Blackburn's Electric Church hosts live music performances from artists across the UK, illustrating the wide selection of venues available.
