Over 15,000 visitors poured into Accrington town centre on Thursday evening to celebrate the start of the festive season at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On. Headliners and 90s pop legends East 17 electrified
Accrington is preparing for an unforgettable evening of festive magic as the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On returns to the town centre this Thursday, and the whole event is completely free to attend. Sponsored
It’s going to be a Christmas to remember in Great Harwood as hometown star Michelle Hendriks, lead singer of Blondied, returns to where it all began to headline this year’s Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza
The #AmazingAccrington Halloween Shop Trail is back this October half-term, building on the success of last year’s event which was the biggest and best yet. Running from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October and
Oswaldtwistle Mills will be the heart of the action this Saturday, as it hosts the eagerly anticipated St Paul’s Scouts Family Fun Day, featuring the brand-new Accrington Xmas Factor singing competition. Running from 10am
The Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge delivered another unforgettable day of racing and entertainment, as 12,000 spectators gathered in the town centre to watch nearly 30 fearless entrants take on the 170-metre track – with
Accrington & Rossendale College is proudly celebrating four consecutive years as a key sponsor of the much-loved #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, reaffirming its commitment to the local community. Since joining as sponsors in 2022, the
BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver is strapping in for high-speed fun as he prepares to compete in this year’s thrilling Soapbox Challenge, returning on Saturday 23rd August.This much-loved annual event, known for its daring homemade
#AmazingAccrington is revving up excitement for the return of the thrilling Soapbox Challenge by announcing a brand-new sponsor for 2025, local automotive experts, Baxenden Car Breakers. They join long-term sponsors Hyndburn Borough
The 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival has been hailed a huge success, drawing a crowd of over 8,000 people and injecting an impressive £369,600 into the local economy. Based on survey data collected
