Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North West England

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

In or near Brindle.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio — a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Spitfire Memorial in Darwen - geograph.org.uk - 7381051

Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Darwen · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a school heritage located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

Photo gallery

Official information

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a mainstream Studio School for students aged 13 to 19, focusing on Creative Digital Media, Technical Digital Media, and Care sector studies. It offers a balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs, BTECs, A Levels, and T Levels, while engaging students with local businesses and real-life activities.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is located in North-West England. This facility serves as an educational and entrepreneurial hub, aimed at fostering skills and innovation among students and local businesses.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Proposals to open the school were officially approved by the Department for Education in July 2012. The Studio initially opened within sister school Darwen Aldridge Community Academy buildings before moving to new facilities in September 2014 in Police Street. The site underwent a £4.1m refurbishment and extension to turn the historic former lodging house into a school.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.6962, -2.4707
Parish
Darwen
Postcode
BB3 1AF
Parliamentary constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
Established
2013
Nearest railway station
Darwen0.5 km
Official site
www.daestudio.biz

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Spitfire Memorial in Darwen - geograph.org.uk - 7381051📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Darwen Spitfire Memorial Sculpture

Darwen Spitfire Memorial Sculpture — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Elizabeth II postbox on Duckworth Street, Darwen - geograph.org.uk - 5905607📷 3

Theatres · North West England

Tudor Theatre

Tudor Theatre in England North West, United Kingdom.

Darwen - Optician on The Circus - geograph.org.uk - 4083702📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

South African War Memorial

South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Darwen Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 1412622📷 3

Theatres · North West England

Darwen Theatre

Darwen Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Darwen public library - geograph.org.uk - 7999680📷 5

Open-air theatres · North West England

Darwen Library Theatre

theatre in Darwen near Blackburn, Lancashire, England, an extension to Darwen Library

The Town and Market Hall, Darwen, Lancashire - geograph.org.uk - 1407803📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

The Weaver Bird

The Weaver Bird — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Places to stay

Whitebirk Roundabout at Whitebirk, Blackburn - geograph.org.uk - 4508801📷 6

Hotels · North West England

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn — a hotel in england north west. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

hilton.com
The White Horse at Edgworth - geograph.org.uk - 2419558📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Walleach Caravan Park

Walleach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Black sheep - geograph.org.uk - 7271552📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Wilcocks Farm Caravan Park

Wilcocks Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

wilcocksfarmcaravansite.co.uk
Roundabout near Church - geograph.org.uk - 5506356📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Dunkenhalgh Hotel

Dunkenhalgh Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

all.accor.com
Chorley Sea Cadets HQ - geograph.org.uk - 3576643📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Primrose Cottage Camping

Primrose Cottage Camping — a campsite in england north west.

pitchup.com
Cottages on Back Lane, Limbrick - geograph.org.uk - 2872051📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Bibbys Farm Scout Camp

Bibbys Farm Scout Camp — a campsite in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

The Shoulder of Mutton, Holcombe Village - geograph.org.uk - 8226218📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Shoulder of Mutton

Shoulder of Mutton in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freesomholcombe.co.uk
Preston Road in Whittle-le-Woods - geograph.org.uk - 6462233📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Roebuck

The Roebuck in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Blundell Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6560312📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Blundell Arms

Blundell Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freechefandbrewer.com
The A6, Lostock Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4501357📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Ye Olde Hob Inn

Ye Olde Hob Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Ye Olde Man & Scythe📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Ye Olde Man & Scythe

Ye Olde Man & Scythe — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕thegreatbritainguide.com
The Yew Tree - geograph.org.uk - 5442306📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Yew Tree Inn

Yew Tree Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

More natural landmarks in this region

Statue of Oliver Cromwell📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Statue of Oliver Cromwell

Statue of Oliver Cromwell — Public artwork (statue).

Free🐕
Entrance to the Arcade at Dagfields - geograph.org.uk - 7698097📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Dagfields Craft Centre

Dagfields Craft Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Sluice, east bank, River Weaver - geograph.org.uk - 5151783📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Weaver Valley Cruises

Weaver Valley Cruises — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Warrington Town Hall gates - geograph.org.uk - 1305227📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Golden Gates

Golden Gates — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶museum.westlancsfreemasons.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio?
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB3 1AF), in the parish of Darwen.
What is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio?
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio — a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio?
The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB3 1AF.
When was Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio built?
Built or established in 2013.
Is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio a protected site?
Yes — Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio free to visit?
Yes, Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is free to enter.
How do I get to Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio?
The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB3 1AF.