Accrington Town Hall

Originally commissioned as ‘The Peel Institute’ to commemorate the life of the former Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel, the first prime minister from an industrial background.
The Peel Institute, now known as the Town Hall, was inaugurated on Christmas Eve in 1858. Initially, it served as an Assembly Room, providing a centre for social gatherings. Over time, it housed the Mechanics’ Institute, the Library, and even the post office. In 1878, the municipal borough of Accrington was officially incorporated. It encompassed the townships of Old Accrington and New Accrington, which merged to form Accrington Borough Council, and the town hall became its headquarters. The tour will commence with the Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr Josh Allen, inside the Mayor's Parlour and will continue to the ballroom, past the bust of Sir Robert Peel and conclude in the council chambers.

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:

Tour times: 10:00- 11:00 and 11:30 – 12:30

Location & directions

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

Directions:

In the centre of Accrington, opposite the market stalls.

Contact on day:

The Mayor of Hyndburn - Josh Allen [email protected]

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is plenty of on-street parking

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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