OFF TO MARKET
Outside of the countryside and coastline, Lancashire is made up of thriving market towns and cities each with its own unique character.
Accrington
Blackburn and Darwen
Burnley
The bustling town of Accrington
In the heart of Blackburn town
A thriving town surrounded
lies in the heart of Pennine
centre you will find Blackburn
by the breath-taking Pennine
Lancashire. Home to a fantastic
Market, a modern market with
countryside. Whether you like
19th Century Victorian Market
traditional values, and a bit of
hiking, cycling, windsurfing,
Hall, a grand Grade II listed
everything you need.
kayaking, horse riding, golf or
Victorian building where market
The market towns of Blackburn
sailing, it is all available right
traders sell a range of goods
and Darwen are also home to
here, as well as plenty of ways
from fresh local produce, flowers
notable events and festivals
to relax and just take in the
and greeting cards. Alternatively
including the National Festival
scenery.
visit one of the many events held
of Making and Darwen Live, the
throughout the year, including
perfect way to spend a weekend.
the Accrington Food Festival.
Accrington Food Festival
The Platform Art Gallery
Garstang
Chorley
Clitheroe
Fleetwood
This popular market town
The ancient market town of
This Victorian seaside resort
is steeped in history and
Clitheroe is known for its quaint
is home to the award winning
surrounded by beautiful
bunting lined streets full of a range
Fleetwood Market. A traditional
countryside. Experience historic
of specialist shops including wines,
coastal market offering a great
houses, peaceful parkland,
sausages, local produce, coffee, and
seaside shopping experience,
outdoor adventures, charming
textiles. Watching over the town
with over 200 stalls. A shopper’s
villages, wonderful waterways,
is the impressive Clitheroe Castle,
paradise, you will find a variety of
family fun and more in this
which offers stunning views of the
treasures from cakes to cookware,
inspirational area of Lancashire.
Ribble Valley.
bacon to backpacks.
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