Accrington
Things to do in Accrington, Lancashire
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Accrington's real strength is its food scene. Among twenty restaurants in the town are some seriously well-regarded spots: Cafe Ri-An stands out at 4.8 from nearly 300 reviews, while Baltistan, Reena Tandoori Restaurant, and Costa all rate above 4.4. Whether you want South Asian cuisine, coffee, or something from a major chain, the choice is there and the standards are solid.
For things to do, the town offers a small but varied mix. Vue Accrington is the multiplex cinema. The Art Garden rates 4.6 from almost 500 reviews and appears to be a significant draw. Oswaldtwistle Mills, just outside, offers shopping and has built a solid reputation over a large number of visits. Space 2 Make, rated 5.0 from 48 reviews, suggests a creative or craft-focused venue worth seeking out if that appeals to you.
Where to stay in Accrington(4)
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The four hotels and guest houses available—Sparth House Hotel, Castle Hotel Accrington, Pilkingtons Guest House, and Blackwood Residence—range from well-established to smaller operations, with the first two rated around 4.4 to 4.5. They suggest Accrington functions as a modest but serviceable base rather than a destination in its own right, though the quality of accommodation on offer is respectable across the board.
Things to Do in Accrington(4)
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Attractions Near Accrington
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3 mi
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary
Oswaldtwistle · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Monkey Playland
Haslingden · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Onyx Climbing Wall
Blackburn · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Grip & Go
Haslingden · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Ski Rossendale
Rawtenstall · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Funtazia Soft Play
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.0
5 mi
The Whitaker
Rawtenstall · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Vue Blackburn
Blackburn · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Accrington
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Bridge Heywood Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Brocklehead Farm
from £28/night
Ribble Valley Retreat
⭐ 4.9
Stubbins Vale Caravan Park
⭐ 4.4
Rossendale Holiday Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £25/night
Hackings Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 3.7
Dearden Wood
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Accrington
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Houghton Barn Farm
2 cottages · from £711
Hen House Holidays - Hen House View 1
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £811
Hen House Holidays - Hen House View 2
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £817
Spring Gardens
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £493
The Cottage at Peers Clough Farm
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £433
Bramley Farm Cottages
3 cottages · from £373
The Old Church
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,676
Dewhurst House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,656
Common questions about Accrington
Where can I stay in Accrington?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Accrington.
What is there to do in Accrington?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Accrington.
Where can I eat in Accrington?
We list 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Accrington.
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