Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Hyndburn's flagship museum and art gallery. Home to the UK's largest public Tiffany Glass collection, changing exhibitions, family activities, museum shop, Gallery Kitchen café, artist studios, school visits, dementia-friendly sessions and volunteer opportunities. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782 • haworth.artgallery@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Haworth Art Gallery Artist Studios

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Affordable studios for artists, makers, photographers and creative businesses. Public open studio events are held throughout the year. (Creative Lancashire Directory)

01254 233782

Haworth Artists' Network

Haworth Art Gallery

Monthly network open to amateur and professional artists. Includes exhibitions, workshops, skill-sharing, art fairs and volunteering opportunities. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Friends of Haworth Art Gallery

Haworth Art Gallery

Charity supporting the gallery through fundraising, talks, volunteering and heritage events. Welcomes new members. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Friends website

Hyndburn Heritage Museum

30 Cornhill Centre, Accrington, BB5 1EX

Community museum preserving Hyndburn's industrial, military and social history. (Currently listed as temporarily closed.)

Check current status before visiting

Accrington Pals Sculpture

Church Street, Accrington

Public sculpture commemorating the Accrington Pals and their role during the First World War.

Open access

Accrington Pals Memorial Garden

Church Street, Accrington

Memorial garden dedicated to the Accrington Pals with interpretation panels and remembrance events.

Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington Town Hall

Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA

Grade II listed Victorian town hall hosting civic events, exhibitions and heritage activities.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington Market Hall

Blackburn Road, Accrington

Historic indoor market forming part of the town's Victorian heritage.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Market Chambers

Blackburn Road, Accrington

Restored heritage building now supporting creative industries and cultural regeneration projects. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Haworth Art Gallery House

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Grade II Arts & Crafts house designed by Walter Brierley with original interiors and gardens. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Haworth Park

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Historic landscaped park surrounding the gallery with sculptures, gardens and heritage features.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DE

Historic weaving mill transformed into a shopping and visitor destination while retaining its industrial heritage.

01254 871025

Accrington NORI Brick Heritage

Various locations

Interpretation of the world-famous Accrington NORI brick industry used in landmarks such as the Empire State Building and Blackpool Tower.

Via Hyndburn Council

Accrington Railway Viaduct

Accrington

One of Hyndburn's best-known Victorian engineering landmarks.

Public access

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Church, Clayton-le-Moors & Rishton

Historic canal corridor with interpretation, heritage walks and volunteer opportunities.

Canal & River Trust

Coke Ovens "Fairy Caves"

Oswaldtwistle Canal

Scheduled industrial archaeology site highlighting Hyndburn's industrial past. Included in local heritage initiatives. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Public access

ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts

43b Market Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 0DP

Drama, musical theatre and performing arts classes for children and young people, holiday schools, productions and performance opportunities.

07786 867272

Accrington Theatre Group

89 Hawthorn Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3AP

Long-established amateur dramatic society producing plays and musical performances while raising money for charity. New members are always welcome. (Charity Register)

07812 053793 • info@accringtontheatregroup.co.uk

Halcyon Performing Arts

Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7JN

Drama, musical theatre and stage performance training for children and young people.

07578 630380

House of Fusion – Dance & Community Arts

Fairfield House, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD

Inclusive performing arts, dance, theatre, wellbeing projects and community performances for all ages.

07792 151378

Hyndburn Singers

St John's Church, Church Avenue, Baxenden, BB5 2RQ

Friendly mixed choir performing concerts throughout the year. New singers welcome—no professional experience required.

07533 627589

Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir – Accrington

Trinity URC/Methodist Church, King Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7JN

Weekly choir singing songs from West End and Broadway musicals in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Via Sing Space

St James' Church Choir

Cannon Street, Accrington

Traditional church choir welcoming new members throughout the year.

Via church

St Bartholomew's Church Choir

Great Harwood

Parish choir performing during worship and community events.

Via church

Accrington Pipe Band

Accrington

Performs at civic events, remembrance services and community celebrations.

Via Facebook

Accrington Music Hub (via Lancashire Music Hub)

Various Hyndburn schools

Instrumental tuition, ensembles, youth music groups and school performances.

Via Lancashire Music Hub

Hyndburn Sound Festival

Various venues across Hyndburn

Annual live music festival showcasing local bands and musicians in pubs and venues across the borough. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Elevé Dance Studios

Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5NR

Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and competition dance classes for children and young people.

07976 829133

KTZ Dance

Unit B7, Riverside Industrial Estate, Rishton, BB1 4NF

Street dance, commercial dance, competition teams and performance opportunities.

07527 917629

The A Team Dance & Fitness

Unit 4, Chester Street, Accrington, BB5 0SD

Dance, fitness and community classes for children and adults.

07531 538498

Hyndburn Comets Majorettes

Accrington

Charity providing baton twirling, majorette dance and competitive performance opportunities from age 3 upwards, including inclusive provision for members with additional needs. (Hyndburn Comets Majo)

Via Facebook or website

Arden Inn Live Music Venue

85 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH

One of Hyndburn's best-known venues for local bands, tribute acts and live entertainment.

07871 328359

Accrington Live

Tiger Lounge, 117–119 Abbey Street, Accrington

Free annual music festival showcasing local artists, family entertainment and community performances. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

New Lane Studio

170 New Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3QW

Recording studio for local musicians, bands, podcasts and audio production.

07727 280858

Wobbly Music

Bakehouse Studio, 52 Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 0RT

Independent record label and recording studio supporting local artists and music production.

01254 232539

Haworth Artists' Network

Haworth Art Gallery, Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Monthly network for amateur and professional artists. Members organise exhibitions, workshops, art fairs, skill sharing and volunteering. Open to everyone. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Great Harwood Community Art Group

Bank Mill Centre, Burnley Road, Great Harwood, BB6 7UG

Friendly weekly painting and drawing group for beginners and experienced artists. Tea, biscuits and social time included. (Hyndburn Leisure)

01254 885607

House of Fusion – Dance & Community Arts

Fairfield House, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD

Runs community arts projects, creative workshops, wellbeing sessions and inclusive arts activities for all ages.

07792 151378

Clayton Creatives

Clayton-le-Moors Baptist Church, 54 Sparth Road, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5PZ

Weekly free creative social group with painting, drawing, mixed media, exhibitions and community art projects. Suitable for all abilities. (Super Slow Way)

ruth@superslowway.org.uk

Space 2 Make

70–72 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

Paint-your-own pottery, pottery workshops, children's parties, family sessions and seasonal creative events.

07719 003799

GOSH ART by Gosha Gibek

Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington

Professional ceramic artist based at Haworth Art Gallery offering exhibitions, commissions and workshops.

07773 510386

Haworth Art Gallery Artist Studios

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Home to artists working in ceramics, sculpture, painting and mixed media. Regular open studio events. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Clayton Creatives

Clayton-le-Moors Baptist Church

Craft sessions including collage, printmaking, textiles, seasonal crafts and community exhibitions. (Super Slow Way)

ruth@superslowway.org.uk

Haworth Artists' Network

Haworth Art Gallery

Members regularly organise craft fairs, workshops and demonstrations alongside exhibitions. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

My Colourful Memories CIC

Hyndburn

Creative sessions using painting, colouring, crafts and music for people living with dementia and their carers. (My Colourful Memories CIC, Arts Health)

Via website

Lords Sewing

Oswaldtwistle Mills, Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DE

Sewing machine specialists offering demonstrations, advice, workshops and links to sewing communities.

01254 389171

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle

Hosts regular textile, craft and maker events celebrating Lancashire's textile heritage.

01254 871025

Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Seasonal craft workshops for adults and families throughout the year. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Accrington Pop-Up Paste-Up Photography Festival

Church Street, Accrington Town Centre

Community photography festival showcasing local photographers alongside archive images celebrating Accrington's history. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington DOME

Accrington Town Centre

Historic photography exhibitions, creative workshops and community heritage projects using local photographic archives. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Accrington DOME Facebook

Padiham & District Photographic Society (nearest active club)

Burnley

Welcomes members from Hyndburn. Regular competitions, talks, practical evenings and outings. Padiham & District Photographic Society

01282 774344

SB Photos and Films

4A Oswald Street, Accrington, BB5 6SL

Commercial photography and videography. Occasionally supports community and creative projects.

07882 139676

My Colourful Memories CIC

Hyndburn

Art sessions supporting people with dementia, carers and community groups through creative expression. (My Colourful Memories CIC, Arts Health)

Via website

House of Fusion

Fairfield House, Accrington

Creative wellbeing projects, intergenerational arts and inclusive workshops. House of Fusion – Dance & Community Arts

07792 151378

Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Family art days, artist-led workshops, creative learning, dementia-friendly sessions and community arts activities. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Regular exhibitions featuring local artists, touring exhibitions and community displays.

01254 233782

Haworth Artists' Network

Haworth Art Gallery

Opportunities to exhibit work, volunteer, run workshops and participate in art fairs. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Clayton Creatives

Clayton-le-Moors

Community-led exhibitions and collaborative creative projects throughout the year. (Super Slow Way)

Via Super Slow Way

Hyndburn Local History Society

31 Whitewell Road, Accrington, BB5 6DA

Hyndburn's principal local history society. Monthly talks, publications, guided walks, local research, books on Hyndburn history and volunteering opportunities. (Charity Register)

01254 237229 • climpsond@madasafish.com • www.hyndburnlhs.org.uk

Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society (Hyndburn Branch)

Monarch Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3NA

Family history research, genealogy advice, beginner workshops, access to records and regular meetings for people tracing Lancashire ancestors.

Via society website

Accrington Past & Present (Facebook Group)

Online

Very active online community sharing historical photographs, memories, maps and discussions about Accrington and Hyndburn's past.

Facebook

Hyndburn Heritage Facebook Group

Online

Community-led sharing of photographs, memories and local history discoveries.

Facebook

Accrington Pals Room

Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA

Permanent exhibition telling the story of the Accrington Pals with artefacts, interpretation panels and photographs. Open during Town Hall opening hours. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington Pals Memorial Garden

Church Street, Accrington

Memorial gardens commemorating the Accrington Pals and local soldiers lost during the First World War.

Public access

Accrington Pals Trail

Accrington Town Centre

Self-guided heritage trail exploring important locations connected with the Accrington Pals. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Download from Hyndburn Borough Council

The Accrington Pals Website

Online

Comprehensive archive of soldiers, photographs, battalion history, battlefield information and research resources. (pals.org.uk)

www.pals.org.uk

Hyndburn Heritage Museum

30 Cornhill Centre, Arndale Centre, Accrington, BB5 1EX

Museum preserving Hyndburn's industrial, military and social history through artefacts, exhibitions and local collections. Currently listed as temporarily closed.

Check current opening status before visiting

Accrington Library – Local Studies Collection

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Local newspapers, maps, electoral registers, photographs, books and archive material relating to Hyndburn.

0300 123 6703

Lancashire Archives

Bow Lane, Preston, PR1 2RE

County archive holding parish records, school records, maps, photographs, deeds and official documents relating to Hyndburn residents.

01772 533039

Historic England – Hyndburn Archive

Online

Historic photographs, listed buildings, archaeological records and archive collections for Hyndburn. (Historic England)

Historic England website

Oswaldtwistle Mills Heritage Displays

Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DE

Interpretation of Lancashire's textile industry within one of Hyndburn's best-known historic mill buildings.

01254 871025

Church Kirk Coke Ovens ("Fairy Caves")

Church, Accrington

Scheduled industrial archaeology site showcasing Hyndburn's coke and iron industry. Popular with heritage walks and local history groups. (Historic England)

Public access

Accrington NORI Brick Heritage

Various Hyndburn locations

Information celebrating the internationally famous Accrington NORI brick industry and its impact worldwide.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Accrington Viaduct

Accrington

Landmark Victorian railway structure and one of Hyndburn's best-known examples of industrial engineering.

Public access

Accrington Pals Trail

Accrington Town Centre

Walking trail linking important First World War locations. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Download from Hyndburn Borough Council

Historic Accrington Walking Trails

Accrington

Self-guided walks exploring Victorian Accrington, industrial heritage and architecture.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Canal & River Trust – Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Church, Clayton-le-Moors & Rishton

Guided walks, volunteering and interpretation of the canal's industrial history.

Via Canal & River Trust

Friends of Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Volunteer opportunities supporting exhibitions, collections, talks and fundraising.

Via Haworth Art Gallery

Hyndburn Heritage Museum

Accrington

Volunteer roles supporting collections and local heritage projects (subject to reopening).

Via museum

Hyndburn Local History Society

Accrington

Opportunities to help with publications, research, talks, exhibitions and local history events. (Charity Register)

01254 237229

Hyndburn Sound Festival

Various venues across Accrington

Annual live music festival showcasing local musicians across pubs, bars and community venues. Open to performers, volunteers and audiences. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council Events

Accrington Live

Accrington Town Centre

Free town-centre music festival featuring local artists, street entertainment and family activities.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Heritage Open Days – Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Free annual September event with behind-the-scenes tours, artist studios, family crafts, talks, heritage games and workshops. Volunteers welcome. (Heritage Open Days)

01254 233782

Rishton Festival

Rishton Town Centre

Annual community festival with live music, entertainment, stalls, classic vehicles and family activities. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Via Rishton Festival Committee (Facebook)

Accrington Christmas Lights Switch-On

Accrington Town Centre

Annual festive celebration featuring live entertainment, choirs, performances and family activities.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Haworth Art Gallery Seasonal Events

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Family Fun Days, Festive Family Day, outdoor theatre, workshops and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Accrington Pals Sculpture

Church Street, Accrington

One of Hyndburn's best-known public artworks commemorating the Accrington Pals.

Public access

Accrington Town Centre Murals & Heritage Artwork

Accrington Town Centre

Public art celebrating Hyndburn's history, textile industry and local identity.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Super Slow Way

Various Hyndburn locations

Delivers community-led creative projects, exhibitions, public art installations, artist residencies and neighbourhood arts initiatives.

Via Super Slow Way

Accrington DOME

Accrington Town Centre

Community arts venue showcasing historic photography, exhibitions and creative heritage projects.

Via Facebook

Haworth Artists' Network

Haworth Art Gallery

Networking, exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, mentoring and collaborative projects.

01254 233782

Haworth Artist Studios

Haworth Art Gallery

Affordable studio space for professional artists and makers with regular open studio events. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782

Haworth Art Gallery Open Exhibitions

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Opportunities for local artists to exhibit work as part of community and themed exhibitions.

01254 233782

House of Fusion

Fairfield House, Accrington

Community arts, dance, creative wellbeing and collaborative artistic projects.

07792 151378

Hyndburn Culture, Arts & Heritage Grant Programme

Hyndburn Borough Council

Small grants (£150–£10,000) supporting exhibitions, festivals, workshops, public art, storytelling, oral history, heritage projects and community creativity. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via council website

Arts Council England – National Lottery Project Grants

National

Funding for artists, community groups, festivals and creative organisations.

Via Arts Council England

National Lottery Heritage Fund

National

Funding for heritage restoration, local history, museums, archives and community heritage projects.

Via Heritage Fund

Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund

Lancashire

Periodic funding opportunities supporting local arts and cultural activity.

Via Lancashire County Council

Friends of Haworth Art Gallery

Hollins Lane, Accrington

Volunteer at exhibitions, talks, fundraising events, guided tours and family activities.

Via Haworth Art Gallery