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Accrington / ˈækrɪŋtən / is a town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies about 4 miles (6 km) east of Blackburn, 6 miles (10 km) west of Burnley, 13 miles (21 km) east of Preston, 20 miles (32 km) north of Manchester and is situated on the culverted River Hyndburn.
Welcome to Accrington, Lancashire's hidden gem that's bursting with history, culture, and natural beauty. From the stunning countryside to the bustling market, there's something for everyone in this charming mill town and it’s surrounding towns. One of Accrington’s must-visit attractions is Oswaldtwistle Mills, a historic cotton mill that ...
Guide to Accrington in Lancashire including hotels, attractions, cinema, Accrington Stanley, the Accrington Pals, train stations, markets and shops.
- Benedetto D. Rimini, Italy 1 contribution. Fantastic Visit. Fantastic visit. the Tiffany collection is beautiful and everyone (staff and volunteers) was very kind.
- Marie F. Burnley, United Kingdom 94 contributions. Very traditional. Like the market . The cafes are great and there are still a few traditional stalls left .
- Paul. Torquay, UK68 contributions. Friendly club. A midweek away day and a lovely little stadium. Locals were very friendly. If you venture into the town, it's all uphill coming back.
- Foundoutabout. London, UK 204 contributions. Nice. A lovely quiet village some random independent shops a a great gin bar, good prices on a Sunday , can't miss it opposite the food store .
Accrington is a town in East Lancashire. The town's main visitor attraction is the Tiffany glass collection in its art gallery, and the stark natural beauty of the Pennine moors all around. It's also notorious for its football team Accrington Stanley, which until 2019 was unfairly regarded as a joke and byword for failure. But not any more.
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Nov 9, 2012 · Accrington is an East Lancashire town which developed during the industrial revolution into a mill town. It has a population of just over 70,000, and as well as textiles it's famous for Accrington Brick, renowned as the best bricks in the world.
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