Accrington brings together architecture, market history, places of remembrance and a route with multiple uses. Haworth Art Gallery and Museum, Accrington Town Hall and Accrington Market Hall represent different architectural histories; the Woodnook Route adds walking, cycling and horse riding to the mix. You can therefore shape your stay around architecture, remembrance or outdoor activities. For practical planning, train services from Accrington and step-free access to Accrington Library are also relevant. Check the timetable and library access information again before your trip.
Architecture and market history
Haworth Art Gallery and Museum is a Grade II-listed country house in the Arts and Crafts style. Admission to Haworth Art Gallery is free; check the admission arrangements again before your trip, as they may change. Accrington Town Hall was originally built in 1857 as the Peel Institution and is designed in the Neoclassical style. The gallery’s country-house character and the Town Hall’s Neoclassical design thus stand in contrast.
Accrington Market Hall, also known as the Old Market, was built by John F Doyle in 1868. The two-storey building features numerous Neoclassical architectural elements, sharing a style with the Town Hall. Accrington’s market history dates back to 1547. These dates refer to different things: 1547 concerns the history of the market, while 1868 is the year the named building was constructed. This distinguishes the earlier market history from the building history of the Market Hall.
Remembrance in Accrington
Accrington Pals Memorial Garden on Church Street is an open space in the town centre and a peaceful place to relax and reflect. The garden features a sculpture by garden designer and landscape architect John Everiss. Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel at St. John’s Church was dedicated on 23 February 1992. The Book of Remembrance commemorates all those from the surrounding area who fell in war.
The Woodnook Route
Woodnook is the local name for the section from Accrington to Baxenden. The Woodnook Route is part of the National Cycle Network and is used for walking, cycling and horse riding. The network’s name does not mean that cycling is the section’s only use: walking and horse riding are also options. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.
Getting there and finding your way
Trains run hourly from Accrington station to Preston, Colne, Manchester via Todmorden, York and Blackpool North. For travel on a specific day, please check the current timetable, as journey times may change. The service to Manchester runs via Todmorden.
Accrington Library has step-free access via the side entrance; a lift provides access to all levels. If this access information is important for your plans, check it again before travelling.
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