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
A brand new 1940s-themed attraction made a stunning debut at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, captivating crowds with vintage dance routines and wartime nostalgia. The idea was from Burnley-based marketing and
The #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival returned in spectacular style on Saturday 7th June, with over 8,000 visitors braving the weather and turning out to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Marking a decade
Skies over Accrington will thunder with history this Saturday as a Lancaster Bomber, one of only two still flying in the world, takes centre stage in a stunning flypast during the #AmazingAccrington Food &
This year's free-to-attend Accrington Food & Drink Festival, taking place on Saturday 7th June (10 am-4 pm), promises an unforgettable day out for families, and organisers #AmazingAccrington have launched a special children's
Get your forks ready and your taste buds primed - the Yummy Brummie is coming to town! That is right, Michelin Star chef Glynn Purnell will be live and cooking at the Accrington Food
