Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Accrington

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Accrington. This list contains 70 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Dean Mills Reservoir
Historical landmark
👍👍 Oddly enough I didn’t even know this reservoir was here despite the fact that I have surmounted winter hill on numerous occasions. This was a welcome addition to my walk. It is approximately ten minutes off the path to winter hill but well worth the diversion. It is so calm and peaceful- indeed I on...
5.00 (26 reviews) (~17.02 km from centre)
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The Cludders
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful view. But awful experience with insects. Tiny flies was everywhere, we came back with bitten hands, feets, even face
5.00 (24 reviews) (~18.36 km from centre)
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Wallace and Gromit Statue
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Excellent statue (with bench) of Preston's best loved characters!
5.00 (21 reviews) (~21.58 km from centre)
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Fear Factory Live
Haunted house
👍👍 These guys are absolutely fantastic at what they do! Mazes we’re great from start to finish- the set up, actors, stories wow! Bar was great to get some courage before the mazes and the drinks and staff were fantastic. This is our second year going and will be back next year for sure!!
5.00 (10 reviews) (~21.78 km from centre)
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Poppywood Alpacas
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The Alpacas’ are cared for so much by the family business. Our experience began with a briefing on how to handle the Alpacas’, before being paired and walking a wonderful countryside route through woodland paths. We were also given a little food for them and I assure you they eat from your hand palm...
4.90 (104 reviews) (~19.53 km from centre)
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Calderbrook Alpacas
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Thank you for the walk today with the alpacas. Lovely experience and great fun. Really good therapy experience. These little chaps are lovely and so is Lambo and the lamas.
4.90 (59 reviews) (~21.44 km from centre)
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Bacup Museum ( Home of Bacup Natural History Society)
Museum
👍👍 I have good times visiting Bacup Natural History Society.
4.90 (25 reviews) (~12.61 km from centre)
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Wallace Hartley Memorial
Historical landmark
👍👍 Went with Earby Brass Band as they play at Colne Remembrance Service every year. Band always position themselves Wallace's memorial to not only honour those who have fought and gave their lives but to Wallace too
4.90 (18 reviews) (~17.15 km from centre)
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Churchfield House
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A wonderful piece of local history, run entirely by volunteers. The cheese and onion pie is legendary! Booking is advised as it isn't open everyday and gets busy. Definitely recommend a visit.
4.80 (105 reviews) (~4.57 km from centre)
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Hameldon Hill
Hiking area
👍👍 Took the chance to take a hike with the fine weather for a Sunday in February. Stunning scenery from the hill of Burnley, Padiham, Hapton, all round and beyond. The dog loved it too! Now to soak the old feet!
4.80 (59 reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)
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Red Bank Cider & Wine
Store
In-store shopping · Delivery
4.80 (55 reviews) (~20.03 km from centre)
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All Hallows Church, Great Mitton
Church
4.80 (41 reviews) (~11.06 km from centre)
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Ogden Waterfalls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Not much to see in summer due to the amount of water in the stream, but can be quite spectacular during a heavy storm. Historically the reservoir keepers used to throw lime in to the falls to lower the acidity of the reservoir below. (see the stone lime house)
4.80 (31 reviews) (~29.88 km from centre)
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Pendle Hill
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Brilliant hill which is easy to climb for excellent views and Yorkshire Peaks and Lancashire coast ,
4.80 (26 reviews) (~13.66 km from centre)
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Roddlesworth Wood
Park
4.80 (25 reviews) (~12.53 km from centre)
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Bronte Adventures In Haworth
Tourist information center
4.80 (22 reviews) (~26.74 km from centre)
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Ponden Kirk & Fairy Cave
Historical landmark
👍👍 Don't do what I did and scramble up the sheer brambly cliff face. There's a path to the top that you can find if you take the steep stairs back up the brook towards the moor. The path is on your right from that direction and is much, much easier and takes your right to the fairy cave. Make sure you'...
4.80 (20 reviews) (~23.68 km from centre)
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Preston Cenotaph
Memorial
👍👍 Really nice centotaph. Looks lovely around Christmas!
4.80 (10 reviews) (~21.52 km from centre)
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Bench under tree
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Its a tree, with a bench, a 5* benchy tree experience.
4.80 (10 reviews) (~9.4 km from centre)
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Barrow Bridge Chimney
Historical landmark
👍👍 A much loved local landmark. "One that Fred Dibnah missed", although he did a lot of restoration work here. An interesting brick flue for the chimney still exists below ground. Home to Peregrine's when they're raising young. A good place to view is from nearby Moss Bank Park.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~18.32 km from centre)
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