Woodland Park
Woodland Park emphasise the peaceful appeal that will make this one of the area’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Yet the sense of calm retreat disguises the exceptional convenience of the location, just a short walk from Darwen town centre, Woodlands Park offers new homes with an ideal commuter base for the whole of the North West.

Health care
There is a GP service which also operates antenatal and mother and baby clinics just a few minutes’ walk from the development, in Railway Road. There are further health services in nearby James Street West, and a choice of dentists within easy reach.

Transport
Woodland Park is within easy reach of the M65 and the national motorway network, and Darwen train station, just a short walk from the development, operates services to Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester. There are three international airports within an hour’s drive, and Darwen and Blackburn also have an excellent local public transport infrastructure.

Sport and leisure
There is a fine golf course on the edge of Darwen, and a wide choice of gyms and leisure centres in the area, including Power Zone, just a short walk from Woodland Park, and the popular JJB Fitness Club, around two miles away in Blackburn. Blackburn is also the location of the exciting ‘Waves’ tropical water fun centre, with its thrilling 200-foot ‘Alien Encounter’ ride and its comprehensive health and fitness facilities.

Shopping
Darwen town centre has a superb choice of independent retailers, and there are three supermarkets within half a mile of Woodland Park. There is also a fine Victorian market hall in the town, with a choice of markets dealing in a very broad range of wares, from local delicacies to collector's items.

Outdoor activities
An attractive market town in a beautiful moorland setting, Darwen is surrounded by glorious open countryside and parkland, including the picturesque Sunnyhurst Wood, with its riverside trails, paddling-pool and licensed café. The 480-acre Witton Country Park also offers endlessly fascinating opportunities for exploration, and the fascinating ramble to Darwen Tower provides a delightful introduction to the area, with its wonderful views and abundant wildlife.

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From M6, M61, Burnley
From either the M6 junction 29 (if travelling from the north or west), M61 junction 9 (if travelling from the south) or from Burnley (if travelling from the east), join the M65 to pass the southern edge of Blackburn. Exit the M65 at junction 4 to join the southbound link for the A666. At the junction with the A666 (Blackburn Road), turn left. Follow the road as it becomes Duckworth Street and then Market Street and enters Darwen town centre. At The Circus junction, take the first left turn into Railway Road. As you approach the station, turn right into Atlas Road, passing under the railway bridge, and carry straight on to the T-junction with Sudellside Street. Turn right into Sudellside Street and then first left into Anyon Street. The entrance to Woodland Park is on the right, around 20 yards on.