The Town of Accrington in the Hyndburn Borough of the County of Lancashire
Lying around four miles east of Blackburn, six miles and six miles west of Burnley in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire is the town of Accrington. It is situated on the mostly culverted River Hyndburn, and it is a former center of the cotton and textile machinery industries. Famous for manufacturing the densest and hardest building bricks in the world, “The Accrington NORI,” this town is a fascinating destination to discover and explore. This town is also famous for the Haworth Art Gallery which holds Europe's largest collection of Tiffany glass. Making it an ideal place for romantic getaways and family vacations.
The center of the town is the pedestrianized street called Broadway. Both sides of the street are packed with plenty of shops and independent retailers. The Accrington Market is one of the places in this town where you can get almost everything. While one of the most popular gifts & specialty shops in town is the Marsden's Leather Shop. Overall, this town is a great shopping destination that will get every shopper exciting.
From fine dining to cheap eats, this town offers a vast range of places to eat. The Park Inn along the Manchester road is one of the town’s top-rated restaurant that tourists can visit. While Cuppa Cabana Cafe and Coffee Beanz are the best cafes in town where you can enjoy the traditional afternoon tea. For people craving for Asian cuisine, Oriental Delight restaurant in the Whalley road is the best place to chill.
Things to See and Do in Accrington
One of the top local attractions in this town is Archery Wars; it is a place where you can get some archery lessons, and it is a place where you can furtherly hone your skills. You can also take the kids to The Jump Works Trampoline park and let them have their way and enjoy the whole day. For a relaxing day, you can visit the Angela-Kay's Beauty Salon and get yourself pampered with their variety of services offered.