Bateman & Best
Dental practice · Darwen
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Bateman & Best is a dental practice in Darwen, run by Mr Michael Best. See its opening times, phone number, whether it offers NHS treatment and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Dental practice
- Opening times
- Monday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm; Friday 7:45am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 3:30pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- Address
- 334 Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AA
- Telephone
- 01254 773512
- Provider
- Mr Michael Best
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
If you need urgent dental care and cannot contact a dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Go to A&E for serious injury, heavy bleeding or swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Show as a table
| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday to Thursday | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:45am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 3:30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the practice before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this practice, opening times last confirmed by the practice on 2 June 2026.
Appointments and access
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Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01254 773512
Contact the practice to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Bateman & Best
334 Blackburn Road
Darwen
BB3 0AA
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Public transport and parking
- Bus stop nearby
- Off-site car parking nearby
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 2 June 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Darwen about 28 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: The Anchor, Anchor Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the dentist. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Enhanced lighting
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Tactile flooring
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
Children and families
- Baby-changing facilities
Other facilities
- Free public WiFi
- Toilets
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this practice. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 2 June 2026.
About this dental practice
| Provider | Mr Michael Best |
|---|---|
| Type | Dental practice |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| NHS organisation code | V03858 |
| CQC location ID | 1-218887469 |
Official website: Bateman & Best website
Dental treatment
New NHS patients
The practice has not confirmed on the NHS website whether it is taking new NHS patients.
This changes often. Contact the practice to check before you go.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) page for this practice. Update date not stated. Checked on 26 October 2026.
Ask the practice about private treatment and fees.
Regulation and quality
Dental practices in England must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC inspects dental practices but does not give them ratings, so there is no rating to show here. CQC last inspected this practice on 17 April 2019.
Read the CQC record for Bateman & Best
Frequently asked questions
When is Bateman & Best open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Bateman & Best?
Telephone: 01254 773512.
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