A vegan market is coming to Darwen for the first time this weekend, offering the best plant-based treats the area has to offer.

The Darwen Vegan Market will take over the Market Square on Saturday, November 26, and will feature a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft vegan cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls.

All the products are created by by ethical and sustainable businesses.

Lewis Beresford, founder of the Vegan Market Company said; “We are so excited to be in Darwen for the first time.

"We work hard to find the country’s leading vegan producers, from street food vendors and bakers to ethical clothing and cosmetic producers.

“We also work with many local businesses and can’t wait to give all of these fantastic producers the platform they deserve and introduce them to the wonderful people of Darwen!”

It's the second time the Vegan Market Co has come to Lancashire this month, after holding a successful event in Lancaster at the start of November.

The Darwen Vegan Market will be held in the Market Square and will run from 10.30am to 4pm on Saturday, November 26.