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 223 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Pete Shelley Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 An absolutely beautiful work of art honouring our beloved punk pop Pete Shelley. Shame about the cars parked in front but one of the best places in Leigh to place such a huge visual tribute. Free and here for you to see and sing along with.
5.00 (40 reviews) (~30.13 km from centre)
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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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Leeds Liverpool Canal
Tourist attraction
5.00 (12 reviews) (~40.49 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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Ainsley & Dale, Sand Lizards Mural by Paul Curtis
Tourist attraction
5.00 (9 reviews) (~48.19 km from centre)
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Reflective Passage
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This is a truly special place & shows what you can do with a back lane anywhere- bravo
5.00 (8 reviews) (~34.36 km from centre)
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Birchall's pumpkin patch
Tourist attraction
5.00 (7 reviews) (~40.23 km from centre)
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Dew Stones
Scenic spot
5.00 (6 reviews) (~35.67 km from centre)
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Shibden Land Train
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Highly recommend this brilliant experience onboard the land train and a massive thank you to Charles for coming to our rescue, thanks for the lift back up the hill it was very much appreciated
5.00 (6 reviews) (~35.29 km from centre)
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Railway Track for KDMES
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great family afternoon.
5.00 (5 reviews) (~34.77 km from centre)
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Ashburne Tree Man
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely bangin tree. Really proper good x
5.00 (5 reviews) (~35.68 km from centre)
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The Escaporium
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A brilliant escape room venue in Halifax with creative and unique games and fantastic staff. We played 4 rooms here and the staff were extremely accommodating with our booking and very friendly throughout the day. The rooms are very well themed and have unique and logical puzzles. Area 51.5 was our...
4.90 (124 reviews) (~34.16 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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Ilkley Moor
Historical landmark
👍👍 Best place for long walk close to my home
4.90 (74 reviews) (~41.63 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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Posey Pacas Alpacas
Animal park
👍👍 What a fantastic experience, I felt so relaxed afterwards. Oreo was my Alpaca for the walk and he was fab, even gave me a kiss. Definitely rebooking for next year. Thanks guys Sarah and Dave Dufton
4.90 (32 reviews) (~46.08 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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