Accrington
Accrington is an attractive Victorian town, situated between Blackburn and Burnley. It developed as a centre of textile manufacturing in the 18th and 19th centuries and now has a population of around 35,000.
The town is home to the Howarth Art Gallery, a Jacobean-style house and home of the largest collection of Tiffany glass in Europe. In April, Accrington plays host to the Lancashire Food Festival, a culinary extravaganza featuring local and international food. The town also has a small cinema.
Hotels
| Name | Normal Rate | Oct 12 | Oct 13 | Oct 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lodge | Call for rates and availability | |||
| Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa | £160.00 | £70.00 (save 56%) | £70.00 (save 56%) | £70.00 (save 56%) |
| Norwood Hotel | £70.00 | £60.00 (save 14%) | £60.00 (save 14%) | £60.00 (save 14%) |
Transport
Train
Accrington train station [map] is situated in the centre of the town.
| From | Stopping (*see note) | To | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool South | Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Squires Gate, Preston, Blackburn, Church & Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central | Colne | Northern |
| Blackpool North | Preston, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley Manchester Road | York | Northern |
* Only major stops at destinations covered on this site are listed.
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