Betfred Opening Times, 13 Market Street, Darwen BB3 1AZ
Live opening times for the Betfred betting shop on Darwen Market Street. Check whether it is open right now, how long you have before it closes, and what the times are on bank holidays.
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Betfred Market Street opening times at a glance
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 22:00
- Christmas Day
- Closed — required by law
Every day of the week finishes at 22:00; only the Christmas and New Year period breaks the pattern. The panel above shows whether the shop is open right now and how long is left.
Betfred Market Street opening times
Betfred, 13 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1AZ. Licensed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred is on Darwen Market Street, in the middle of the town. It is a town-centre shop with a loyal local following. It keeps standard Betfred high-street times, with a 22:00 close every night.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Before you travel: times at individual Betfred shops can change at short notice for staffing, refurbishment or big sporting fixtures. Ring the shop or check the Betfred store finder if you are making a special trip late in the evening.
Weekday opening times
Monday to Friday, the shop opens at 09:00 and trades through to late evening.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Quietest day for queues. Early race cards draw a handful of regulars. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Evening greyhounds and all-weather racing carry trade through to close. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Big-match nights fill the screens and the counter from early evening. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | European football and evening racing keep the shop ticking over late. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Busiest weekday: lunchtime and after-work visitors, plus weekend accas. |
Weekend opening times
Saturday is the early start of the week at 08:30; Sunday is the late start at 09:30. Both finish at 22:00.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | The week’s busiest day, from the morning racing to the late football. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | Opens at 09:30; Sunday football dominates the screens. |
In the city centre the weekend crowd is a mix of regulars, shoppers and people in town for a match or a night out, so Saturday afternoon is the peak. Mornings are the easiest time to get a seat.
Bank holiday opening times
Betting shops in England and Wales may trade on every bank holiday, with one exception. Under the Gambling Act 2005, every betting premises licence carries a condition that the premises cannot be used to provide gambling facilities on Christmas Day, so this shop is closed on 25 December by law rather than by choice.
On all other bank holidays, Betfred branches generally run either their normal times or a shortened day. The tables below set out what to expect at Betfred Market Street.
Easter opening times
There are no legal restrictions on betting shops opening over Easter in Great Britain: Good Friday trading has been allowed since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force. Expect normal times across the four days.
| Day | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | — | 08:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March | — | 09:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Good Friday has carried British racing since 2014, when the All-Weather Championships Finals Day was first staged on it, so there is a proper afternoon card alongside football and greyhounds. Easter Monday is one of the fullest jumps racing days of the spring.
May bank holiday opening times
Both May bank holidays, the first Monday and the last Monday of the month, run on normal Monday times at Betfred Market Street.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | First Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Spring bank holiday | Last Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
August bank holiday opening times
Summer bank holiday Monday, at the end of August, keeps normal Monday times of 09:00 to 22:00 at Betfred Market Street. The afternoon is usually the busiest part of the day.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
Christmas and New Year are when the times here change. The shop cannot open on Christmas Day, closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and trades near-normal days in between, when some of the biggest meetings of the winter are staged.
| Day | Date | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | — | Closed all day |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | — | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| 27 to 30 December | Between the holidays | — | Normal times, close 20:00 – 22:00 |
| Substitute bank holiday | When 25 or 26 December falls on a weekend | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | — | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Christmas Eve
The shop opens at the normal time on Christmas Eve and closes early, typically around 18:00. Last cash bets are taken a little before that, and the shop empties quickly once the racing finishes.
Boxing Day
Expect a normal opening time on Boxing Day and an earlier close at around 20:00. With the King George VI Chase at Kempton and meetings across the country, the afternoon is very busy.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve mirrors Christmas Eve: a standard morning open with an early evening close, usually around 18:00. If you want a bet on the evening football or the New Year’s Day cards, place it during the afternoon.
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day runs to a shortened timetable, typically 10:00 to 20:00, with a busy card of jumps racing through the afternoon.
Bank holiday times listed here reflect the pattern Betfred shops locally usually follow. Individual branches set their own festive times and a card is normally posted in the window from around mid-December. Check that card or the Betfred store finder before travelling on 24, 26 or 31 December.
How the live opening times panel works
The status panel at the top of the page works from the current UK time and the published times for Betfred Market Street, so the open or closed flag, today’s close and the countdown are always current. A few details on how it behaves:
What the status means
When the panel shows Open, the current UK time falls inside today’s trading times. Closed means it does not, and the countdown then runs to the next opening instead of the next close. Within the final hour, keep an eye on the countdown.
Last bets and settling up
Cash betting at the counter stops a few minutes before the published close while staff settle slips and cash up. If you have winnings to collect at Betfred Market Street, get there at least ten minutes before closing.
Getting there
Three Google Maps shortcuts sit at the top of the page: a pin on the shop, directions from your current location, and a Street View preview of the street. Darwen station is about four minutes’ walk, with trains to Blackburn, Manchester and Bolton. Buses along Market Street run to Blackburn and Bolton.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
If this shop is busy or closed, these are the closest other Betfred branches to BB3 1AZ, measured in a straight line. They are licensed by Chorley Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council or Stockport Council.
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Betfred, Fazakerley Street, ChorleyUnit 13–15 Fazakerley Street, Chorley PR7 1BG
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Betfred, Pall Mall, Chorley154 Pall Mall, Chorley PR7 2LD
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Betfred, Market Street, Colne43 Market Street, Colne BB8 0LJ
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Betfred, Finney Lane, Cheadle236 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle SK8 3QA
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Betfred, Cheadle Hulme Shopping Precinct, CheadleUnit 30B, Cheadle Hulme Shopping Precinct, Cheadle SK8 5AF
Other bookmakers nearby and their opening times
Other bookmakers trading around Darwen. Each row opens a Google Maps search for that operator centred on BB3 1AZ, which shows the nearest branches with their current opening times.
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CoralNearest branches to Market Street, BB3 1AZ
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William HillNearest branches to Market Street, BB3 1AZ
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LadbrokesNearest branches to Market Street, BB3 1AZ
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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council also licenses independent bookmakers in the area, some of which keep shorter times than the national chains. The council’s gambling premises register is the authoritative list.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1AZ |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council |
| Area | Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen |
| Nearest main roads | Market Street; Bridge Street; Duckworth Street; Blackburn Road (A666) |
| Public transport | Darwen station about four minutes’ walk; buses along Market Street |
Darwen’s market hall and the India Mill chimney, the great Italianate stack of 1868, are both close by, and Darwen Tower on the moor above the town is about two miles west.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Betfred on Market Street open?
- Betfred Market Street opens at 09:00 from Monday to Friday, at 08:30 on Saturday and at 09:30 on Sunday.
- What time does Betfred on Market Street close?
- At 22:00, seven days a week. The live panel at the top of the page shows today’s closing time and how long is left.
- Is Betfred on Market Street open on a Sunday?
- Yes. On Sundays the shop opens at 09:30, the latest start of the week, and closes at 22:00.
- Can I place a bet in the shop on Christmas Day?
- No. Every betting shop in Great Britain is closed on Christmas Day. It is a condition attached to premises licences granted under the Gambling Act 2005, not a company decision.
- Is Betfred open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
- Yes. Betfred Market Street trades on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Good Friday opening has been lawful since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force.
- What are the bank holiday opening times?
- Normal Monday times of 09:00 to 22:00 apply on the May and August bank holidays. Over the festive period, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve close around 18:00, Boxing Day runs 09:00 to 20:00 and New Year’s Day 10:00 to 20:00.
- When is the earliest I can get into the shop?
- The earliest opening is 08:30 on Saturday. Other days start at 09:00, or 09:30 on Sunday, and closing is 22:00 outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Market Street?
- Yes, in most cases. Spaces on the surrounding streets are generally easy to find outside peak shopping times; check the signs before you leave the car.
- How do I get to the shop?
- Use the directions button at the top of the page. It opens Google Maps and plots a route from your current location to 13 Market Street, BB3 1AZ. Darwen station about four minutes’ walk; buses along Market Street.