Here’s a roundup of top-rated venues across Blackburn with Darwen Lancashire, complete with ideas for how face painting and glitter bar can elevate each experience:

The Little Lancashire Village Darwen

Location: Unit 1A, Branch Rd, Lower Darwen
Rating: ⭐ 4.7 (96 reviews)
This charming children’s play village is ideal for younger kids’ parties. With themed play zones and a cozy atmosphere, it’s a hit with parents looking for a safe, imaginative space.
Perfect for: Ages 0-7 years
Theme: Role Play / Dress up
Services Recommended: Face painting station, temporary transfer tattoos and balloon modelling.
Our review: The team at The Little Lancashire Village have always accommodated both the face painting and balloon twisting, it compliments the location well.

Temple of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre

Location: Wood St, Darwen
Rating: ⭐ 4.4 (110 reviews)
A classic indoor soft play centre with slides, ball pits, and party rooms.
Perfect for: 0-12 years
Theme: Soft Play with Aztec temple theming
Services Recommended: Colourful face painting, sparkly glitter tattoos and balloon twisting.
Our Review: This is the cleanest play centre around, and the party rooms are a great size for adults to chill whilst supervising the children.

Ivy Street Community Centre

Location: Ivy Cl, Blackburn
Rating: ⭐ 4.4 (162 reviews)
A well-used community hub with space for parties, workshops, and events.
Perfect for: Local family parties or charity events with entertainment included if required. They offer a bouncy castle, DJ and Catering too.
Theme: Any theme would work here.
Services Recommended: Colourful face painting, sparkly glitter tattoos and balloon twisting.
Our Review: This is one of the best value venues around, and the party room is a great size. The team of volunteers and staff are so friendly.

Darwen Masonic Hall – The Hawkshaw Suite

Location: Hawkshaw Ave, Darwen
Rating: ⭐ 4.0 (72 reviews)
A function room facility ideal for larger gatherings, birthdays, and family events.
Perfect for: Full glitter bar installations and deluxe face painting packages
Theme: Any theme would work here.
Services Recommended: Colourful face painting, sparkly glitter tattoos and balloon twisting.
Our Review: This is one of the best value large venues around, and the rooms are a great size. The staff are so friendly. A full bar and catering is available if required. Great disabled access too!

St Pauls Church Hall – Audley Blackburn

Location: Higher Audley St, Blackburn
Rating: ⭐ 4.3 (15 reviews)
A large function room facility ideal for larger gatherings, birthdays, and family events.
Perfect for: All ages
Theme: Any theme would work here.
Services Recommended: Colourful face painting, sparkly glitter tattoos and balloon twisting.
Our Review: This is one of the best value large venues around, and the rooms are a great size. The staff are so friendly. The room can accommodate several bouncy castles Great disabled access too!

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