Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Accrington March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Accrington Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Accrington.dx602493)[Hotels in Accrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Accrington-Hotels.d602493.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Accrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Accrington.d602493.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Accrington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Accrington.d602493.Car-Hire-Guide)[Accrington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Accrington.d602493.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Accrington ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Accrington Types of activities [Accrington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Accrington.dx602493) ![Accrington Town, Lancashire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/112be766-dde7-4cf9-985b-aa5808942056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Altham, Lancashire. No 116 swing bridge at the derelict Lower Clough Bank farm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/5cb9ffc5-85cf-4c89-bc27-ddeb420a9831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/5cb9ffc5-85cf-4c89-bc27-ddeb420a9831.jpg) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![The Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Altham, Lancashire. The 115A pipe bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/5a577c96-6e38-48b8-b14d-c4d72d7e3644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/5a577c96-6e38-48b8-b14d-c4d72d7e3644.jpg) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![The abandoned Lower Clough Bank Farm on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in the civil parish of Altham, Lancashire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/dd383b07-e247-4871-afa9-75bf3bad2b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602493/dd383b07-e247-4871-afa9-75bf3bad2b53.jpg) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![This small wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in the civil parish of Altham, Lancashire is the site of the former Moorfield Colliery. It opened around 1880 and mining continued until 1949.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179928/5b8d23a8-8c68-4bbf-b98e-c2a9cd4bd0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179928/5b8d23a8-8c68-4bbf-b98e-c2a9cd4bd0b3.jpg) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Accrington Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Accrington has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Accrington, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Accrington with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Accrington Accrington is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Accrington, and make it a breeze to explore Accrington and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Accrington to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Accrington, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Accrington. #### Accrington attractions Accrington has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Accrington to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Accrington. Looking for things to do in Accrington can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Accrington or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Accrington attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Accrington | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details): £15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) | ## What to do in Accrington --- ### Popular places to visit #### Oswaldtwistle Mills Take the family on an outing to Oswaldtwistle Mills during your trip to Accrington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oswaldtwistle-Mills-Accrington.d553248621532494239.Attraction) #### Crown Ground Catch an event at Crown Ground during your trip to Altham. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Ground-Accrington.d553248621563158497.Attraction) #### Haworth Art Gallery You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Haworth Art Gallery in Baxenden. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haworth-Art-Gallery-Accrington.d553248621532494241.Attraction) #### Accrington and District Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Accrington at Accrington and District Golf Club. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Accrington-And-District-Golf-Club-Accrington.d553248621563123169.Attraction) #### Baxenden and District Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Accrington at Baxenden and District Golf Club. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baxenden-And-District-Golf-Club-Accrington.d553248621561892232.Attraction) #### River Hyndburn Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at River Hyndburn during your travels in Accrington. Visit the spas or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Hyndburn-Accrington.d553248635976196225.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Accrington ![The Sky was blue today in Blackburn and Queen Vic was keen for a waffle. : ) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4573/824f63c9-1f37-4fbc-acf0-dd4a9190d73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blackburn ![Beautiful summer like weather on moorland above Burnley, Lancashire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4588/0bfd5341-1949-447b-8aef-26c2f4a1bac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burnley ![This small wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in the civil parish of Altham, Lancashire is the site of the former Moorfield Colliery. It opened around 1880 and mining continued until 1949.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179928/5b8d23a8-8c68-4bbf-b98e-c2a9cd4bd0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Clayton le Moors ![Read' Lancashire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4588/4742d953-3919-4170-833e-09df4f258c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [John Sparshatt](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/24152) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Simonstone ![Tranquil pastoral landscape, with grazing sheep in a lush green meadow under a blue sky, with gentle rolling hills marking the horizon near, Grane Road, Rossendale, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250654/583ecbdc-0a98-482d-98dc-59bab269b26d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rossendale ![The Hall isn't open at the moment but the grounds are and are nice with lots of beech trees in autumn colours. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341858/7c8886d6-85a5-45db-b797-9304b1b2c85d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Padiham ![A great walk and spectacular view from all angles. The halo lights up at night and is worth going up as the sun is setting and staying as it sets and the halo lights up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250654/43375eb0-39ee-4e99-81c5-a2a46a92aa6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haslingden ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000470423/9641de7d-c095-4db3-99bf-19f9f8b1dbdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Trappedinburnley](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trappedinburnley) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Hapton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Accrington worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Accrington? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Accrington? ### Is three days enough to stay in Accrington? ### Is Accrington a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Accrington with kids? > - [Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/burscough-sightseeing-canal-cruise.a48185893.activity-details) ### What to do in Accrington for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Accrington? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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