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#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge saw 12,000 visitors pack Accrington

Amazing Accrington2024-09-05T17:05:40+01:00

The carts were ready to view from 10am on Church Street in a specially constructed viewing area. The very first competitor down the track was BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham Liver for the

#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge saw 12,000 visitors pack AccringtonAmazing Accrington2024-09-05T17:05:40+01:00

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Accrington Town Centre set for action packed day as Soapbox Challenge returns

Amazing Accrington2024-08-20T17:14:23+01:00

Thousands of people will flock to Accrington this Saturday as the free-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge returns to the town. Taking place between 10 am and 3 pm, 30 competitors are making the final touches

Accrington Town Centre set for action packed day as Soapbox Challenge returnsAmazing Accrington2024-08-20T17:14:23+01:00

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Accrington Food Festival research show more than 96% of people visited specifically for the event and showed a return of over £450k in retail spend on the day

Amazing Accrington2024-08-20T10:37:32+01:00

The 2024 Accrington Food and Drink Festival brought over £450,000 into the economy, as over 10,000 people attended the popular annual event on Saturday 1st June. Visitors enjoyed an amazing day of food, drink and

Accrington Food Festival research show more than 96% of people visited specifically for the event and showed a return of over £450k in retail spend on the dayAmazing Accrington2024-08-20T10:37:32+01:00

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Spectacular Soapbox Challenge returning to Accrington this August

Amazing Accrington2024-07-01T11:34:52+01:00

The much-loved #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge will return to the town this summer, taking place on Saturday 24th August from 10 am – 4 pm. Free-to-spectate, thousands are expected to line the streets of Accrington,

Spectacular Soapbox Challenge returning to Accrington this AugustAmazing Accrington2024-07-01T11:34:52+01:00

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Tens of thousands visit Accrington for spectacular food fiesta and D-Day Commemoration

Amazing Accrington2024-06-07T11:07:55+01:00

Ten thousand people enjoyed an amazing day of food, drink and free attractions including a D Day commemoration war reenactment as the Accrington Food & Drink Festival returned to the town on Saturday 1st

Tens of thousands visit Accrington for spectacular food fiesta and D-Day CommemorationAmazing Accrington2024-06-07T11:07:55+01:00

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Full line-up announced for return of popular Accrington Food & Drink Festival

Amazing Accrington2024-05-24T13:44:51+01:00

Excitement is building ahead of the free-to-attend 2024 Accrington Food Festival, which will take place in Accrington Town Centre on Saturday 1st June (10 am-4 pm). The event will feature a star-studded main cooking

Full line-up announced for return of popular Accrington Food & Drink FestivalAmazing Accrington2024-05-24T13:44:51+01:00

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Oakfest unveils family friendly programme

Amazing Accrington2024-05-21T13:09:35+01:00

OAK FEST, Lancashire’s newest music festival, has announced its family programme and its a jam packed lineup of fun for all ages. Taking place on 27th July in Oak Hill Park, activities include a

Oakfest unveils family friendly programmeAmazing Accrington2024-05-21T13:09:35+01:00

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Local school children invited to decorate special cake to celebrate Hyndburn Borough Council’s 50th Anniversary

Amazing Accrington2024-05-17T15:23:44+01:00

Organisers of the 2024 Accrington Food Festival, #AmazingAccrington, have launched an exciting competition which will challenge local primary school children to decorate a special commemorative cake to celebrate Hyndburn

Local school children invited to decorate special cake to celebrate Hyndburn Borough Council’s 50th AnniversaryAmazing Accrington2024-05-17T15:23:44+01:00

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Exciting FREE Spitfire simulator experience coming to Accrington Food Festival as “mad piper” set to appear in special war re-enactment

Amazing Accrington2024-05-09T14:42:10+01:00

A free new attraction will be heading to the Accrington Food Festival on Saturday 1st June, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the ultimate flying experience in a Spitfire simulator. Built in the

Exciting FREE Spitfire simulator experience coming to Accrington Food Festival as “mad piper” set to appear in special war re-enactmentAmazing Accrington2024-05-09T14:42:10+01:00

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Accrington to be transformed to 1940s for D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration

Amazing Accrington2024-04-17T15:05:38+01:00

On Saturday 1st June, Accrington will host a spectacular war re-enactment to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The re-enactment will take place at 1 pm on the grounds of St James’ Church and

Accrington to be transformed to 1940s for D-Day 80th anniversary commemorationAmazing Accrington2024-04-17T15:05:38+01:00