Welcome to Accrington

Accrington is a town located in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was a small village. Accrington is known for its role in the Industrial Revolution, particularly in the textile industry. The town was home to many cotton mills, which provided employment for the local population. Today, Accrington is a bustling town with a population of over 35,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Accrington is the Accrington Pals Memorial. The memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Accrington Pals battalion who fought in World War I. The battalion was formed in 1914 and consisted of men from Accrington and the surrounding areas. The Accrington Pals saw action in the Battle of the Somme, where they suffered heavy losses. The memorial is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the people of Accrington during the war.

Accrington is also home to the Haworth Art Gallery, which houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The gallery was opened in 1920 and is named after its founder, William Haworth. The collection includes works by artists such as J.M.W. Turner, John Constable, and William Holman Hunt. The gallery also has a collection of ceramics, glassware, and furniture. The Haworth Art Gallery is a popular destination for art lovers and tourists visiting Accrington.

Local Schools

School	Details
Accrington St John With St Augustine Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Proctor	Maudsley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6AD 01254392717 School Website
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Nicol	Barnfield Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2AQ 01254232130 School Website
Accrington St Mary Magdalens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Karen Hardman	Devonshire Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1DW 01254232329 School Website
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Macmahon	Hudson Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2HS 01254233020 School Website
Accrington Peel Park Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Waites	Alice Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6QR 01254231583 School Website
Lee Royd Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Smith	Royds Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2LH 01254231725 School Website
St Annes And St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Accrington Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sinead Colbeck	Sandy Lane Accrington Lancashire BB5 2AN 01254233019 School Website
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Joanne Hardwick	Park Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 1ST 01254233171 School Website
Accrington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Jamie Peel	Queens Road West Accrington Lancashire BB5 4FF 01254304300 School Website
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Kershaw	Exchange Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 0JD 01254399009 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 0.24 Miles

Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 1.15 Miles

Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 1.80 Miles

Rishton Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY 2.63 Miles

Hapton Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG 2.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And B Taxis 01254 233333 1 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1HF 0.07 Miles
Central Taxis 01254 382111 6 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1AF 0.13 Miles
K Cars 01254 385801 6 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1AF 0.13 Miles
Legend Cars 01254 390504 76 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LE 0.13 Miles
Airport Specials 01254 393969 76 Blackburn Rd, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LE 0.13 Miles
Red Rose Private Hire 01254 388388 37 Church Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2EN 0.15 Miles
C B Taxis And Mini Coaches 01254 395031 37 Church St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2EN 0.15 Miles
C B Minibuses 01254 232333 4 Railway View, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1BR 0.19 Miles
Max Cabs 01254 395555 3 Edgar Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PT 0.19 Miles
Atlantis Minibuses 01254 879000 6 Crossland St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RY 0.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Accrington Po Business Box Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Accrington Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Accrington Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Arndale Centre Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Edgar St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Friars Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plantation Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milnshaw Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nuttall Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arago Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ormerod Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Lancashire Eu Of Gps Limited 01254 282282	Accrington Pals Phcc 1 Paradise Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2EJ
Peel House Medical Practice 01254 282282	Accrington Pals Phcc 1 Paradise Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2EJ
King Street Medical Ctr 01254 617664	King Street Medical Ctr 43 King Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1QE
Myrtle House	154 Blackburn Road Accrington BB5 0AE
Pwe Accrington Victoria 01254 770480	Avch Haywood Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 6AS

Local Stores

Pickup Street
19-21 Pickup Street
Clayton-Le-Moors
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 5NS
01254 232453
Store Website
1.71 miles

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SPAR Accrington
144-146
Burnley Road
Accrington
BB5 6DW
01254 393503
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 0.13 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 0.15 miles

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
69 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5ED 01254 233723 Website 1.28 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
307 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3HS 01254 398737 oswaldtwistle@myvets.co.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
16 Queen Street Great Harwood Lancashire BB6 7QQ 01254 877654 greatharwood@myvets.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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North West Equine Vets Ltd
Martholme Farm Martholme Lane Great Harwood Blackburn Lancashire BB6 7UJ 01254 888600 office@nwev.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Towneley Park Lancashire 6.21 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 6.41 miles

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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 7.15 miles

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 7.28 miles Turton And Entwistle

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