The Virtual Tourist

Billcat · 20-04-2005, 18:31

I've only had the pleasure of visiting the Accrington area once, with my friends Pendy and David. As I plan to make a return visit at some time, I thought it would be useful (not to mention very interesting) to collect the opinions of the AccyWeb members regarding the things that they think a tourist should see: 1) in the immediate vicinity of Accrington and 2) within roughly an hour's drive from Accrington.

cashman · 20-04-2005, 18:35

haworth in the bronte country is well worth a visit,if your into history and that sort of thing,also they have got a steam train which you can ride,only about 50 mins away.

Billcat · 20-04-2005, 18:40

Thanks, Cashman! I believe that pendy had mentioned that train during my visit, but we didn't have time to take the trip.

Acrylic-bob · 20-04-2005, 19:09

Clitheroe: nice little Market Town with a Norman Castle.

Whalley: Pretty village with a Norman Abbey.

Ribchester: Pretty village built on the remains of a Roman Fort.

Accrington:-

Green Haworth; still some eighteenth century weavers cottages there.

Haworth Art Gallery: and the largest public collection of Tiffany-Favrille glass in Europe.

The Coppice: a fine place to view the borough from.

Among the things we are not so proud of anymore is Broadway, the bus station and the railway station.

A place to avoid like the plague is Scaitcliffe House, Hyndburn Borough Council live there!

Church Kirk: interesting eighteenth century church with a medieval tower, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Huncoat: mentioned in the Domesday Book and some pretty Stocks. A walk along Kings Highway will take you through the part of the borough once frequented by our neolithic ancestors. Some very fine views up there.

A look through the threads in the Heritage and History Forum should give you a few more pointers to places of interest.

I hope you enjoy your visit.

cashman · 20-04-2005, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Billcat

Thanks, Cashman! I believe that pendy had mentioned that train during my visit, but we didn't have time to take the trip.

when you thinking of coming?just curious

vorlon24 · 20-04-2005, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

Huncoat: mentioned in the Domesday Book and some pretty Stocks. A walk along Kings Highway will take you through the part of the borough once frequented by our neolithic ancestors.

From the comments I have seen about your area, it sounds like they might still be there!!!

grego · 20-04-2005, 19:52

There are some lovely areas close by Billcat, I too would recommend Haworth, and we're not that far from the Lake District.

JohnW · 20-04-2005, 20:37

Trough of Bowland, all areas of the Ribble and Hodder Valleys, you can hire boats on the Liverpool Leeds Canal and make a day of it, Manchester for night life and great Chinese restaurants, Southport for a nice day out shopping on Lord Street, Blackpool if you like the "kiss me quick hat" type of place (take plenty of money if you're going to the Pleasure Beach.) If you are prepared to travel further, as Grego says, the Lake District is a must, one of the most beautiful parts of the whole country.

Billcat · 20-04-2005, 21:21

Thanks for the responses so far. Sounds like some good choices. I've done several canal holidays in other parts of the UK - the Three Counties Ring, The Avon Ring, the Langollen - as well as a Thames Cruise. When my nephews get to about 12-14 years of age (my only nieces has yet to reach that milestone, but she's going to be 12 soon), I take them to the UK for a week on a boat and some time in London. I've always wanted to do the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, so my niece may get to choose between tasty and creamy Lancashire cheese.

Doug · 20-04-2005, 21:56

I have to agree with all of the above, A-B, JohnW and especially Grego with her reference to the Lake District certainly not one to be missed. This is a beautiful Country Billcat enjoy every inch of her and always come back for more, she’ll be waiting for you with open arms.

One small point though, I live in Blackpool and there is some fantastic areas around Blackpool worth seeing, but Blackpool as a town is only interested in your money, spend some by all means but don’t let them take the p***.

cashman · 20-04-2005, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Billcat

Thanks for the responses so far. Sounds like some good choices. I've done several canal holidays in other parts of the UK - the Three Counties Ring, The Avon Ring, the Langollen - as well as a Thames Cruise. When my nephews get to about 12-14 years of age (my only nieces has yet to reach that milestone, but she's going to be 12 soon), I take them to the UK for a week on a boat and some time in London. I've always wanted to do the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, so my niece may get to choose between tasty and creamy Lancashire cheese.

just remembered with you mentioning canals,theres a smashing little canal boat trip onlt 20mins drive from accy, foulridge theres 2 trips one under the tunnel they tell you the history of it,the other on the open canal well worth it and a darn sight cheaper than hiring one also you don't have to book so you can pick a nice day,done them meself a few times,

garinda · 20-04-2005, 23:31

l live a few houses away from Pendy and David. l serve a mean cream tea, and will even wear an olde worlde mop cap if you'd like to pop in for a cup of Rosie Lee, or if you're coming with Pendy a drop of the hard stuff.

lettie · 21-04-2005, 07:20

A Trip to the Lake District is a must. Drive around the little villages with houses built of Lakeland stone and pretty gardens. Stop in Grasmere and visit the little gingerbread shop. Take a boat trip on Windermere from Bowness and visit Ambleside apple pie shop for a coffee and spiced apple pie with cinnamon and sultanas and a big blob of cream. Hmmm, my mouth is watering now.

Gobsmacked · 21-04-2005, 08:20

If you're coming up my way (as in the previous post although I'm not as far north as that) you could visit Lancaster and take a tour round the castle (guided tours at specified times) and see our Millenium Bridge which doesn't wobble.

garinda · 21-04-2005, 08:27

Another beautiful place you can drive to within an hour is the Trough of Bowland. A rugged, wild place which runs basically towards Lancaster from the Ribble Valley.

Most of the land is owned by the Queen and the Duchy of Lancaster, but there are still places to stop and enjoy the scenery, there's also usually a mobile shop/ caravan along the way selling tea.

There are also some fantastic walks up on Ossy Moors, which if you choose the right day affords views as far away as Blackpool to the west, and the southern reaches of Cumbria to the north-west.