Your stay — Sparth House
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at banks or the Post Office; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux for poor rates.
Contactless card and mobile payments are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and cafes; small independent places may be cash-only.
Not expected; rounding up the taxi fare or leaving 10% for good service in a restaurant is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or Greggs, around £2–£3.
Sandwich or jacket potato from a café or supermarket meal deal, around £4–£6.
Fish and chips or a pub main, around £8–£12.
Not common in Accrington itself; head to Blackburn or Manchester for market food stalls.
Aldi, Lidl, and Tesco are the main budget supermarkets.
High street chains in Accrington town centre; Primark in nearby Blackburn.
Bus day ticket around £5–£6; from Manchester Airport take the train to Accrington via Manchester Victoria (around £15–£20 one way) or a National Express coach.
Shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries; use the bus day ticket rather than single fares; eat lunch at a supermarket meal deal instead of a café.
Good to know — Accrington
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Accrington, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sparth House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Manchester Airport (MAN) via Manchester Piccadilly → Accrington Railway Station
💡 Buy an off-peak return from the machine at the airport train station. Change at Piccadilly; platform info screens can be vague—ask staff for the Accrington-bound service.
Accrington Bus Station → Pilkingtons B&B (Eastgate area)
💡 Get off at the 'Eastgate' stop on Manchester Road. Pilkingtons is a 2-min walk uphill. Ask the driver for a 'day rider' ticket (£4.50) if you plan multiple trips.
Manchester City Centre (Chorlton Street) → Accrington Bus Station
💡 Take a 43-minute train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Victoria, then walk 5 mins to Chorlton Street. The X43 is scenic but bumpy—sit top-deck left for views of Pendle Hill.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Pilkingtons Bed & Breakfast, Accrington
💡 Book via Accrington Taxis (01254 872222) for a fixed fare. Avoid flagging down at airport; pre-booking saves £10-15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Sparth House?
Check-in at Sparth House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Sparth House?
Sandwich or jacket potato from a café or supermarket meal deal, around £4–£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sparth House?
Bus day ticket around £5–£6; from Manchester Airport take the train to Accrington via Manchester Victoria (around £15–£20 one way) or a National Express coach.
Top Attractions in Accrington
💡 Go on a Saturday for the best selection; the outdoor fishmonger has good value catch of the day. Arrive before 2pm when stalls start packing up.
💡 The church is usually open for quiet visits on weekday afternoons. Look for the memorial plaque to the Accrington Pals battalion from WWI. Sunday service at 10:30am is open to all.
💡 The footpath from the town centre to the viaduct is unsignposted; head towards the railway station then follow the path under the arches. Good photo spot in late afternoon light.
💡 Check the gallery's website before visiting; the Tiffany collection is sometimes partially on loan. The cafe does decent tea but closes early at 3pm.
💡 Parking is free near the bowling green. The lake attracts ducks and swans; bring bread or bird seed for feeding. Toilets are near the cafe, which opens until 4pm.