League Two · Accrington

Accrington Stanley

Wham Stadium · Livingstone Road · BB5 5BX

5,450stadium capacity

Coppice Terracevisiting supporters

Make a day of it

Plan your Accrington away day

Accrington is a compact, straightforward away day. The town centre, station, mapped pubs and ground can all fit into one walking route, while drivers can use the M65 without entering a major city.

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Town centre first

Arrive by rail, use the mapped Abbey Street options and allow 20 minutes for the uphill walk.

Straight to the stadium

Pre-book parking, use Coley's Bar or The Crown and enter via the Coppice Terrace turnstiles.

Stay nearby

Accrington has limited hotel choice, so compare local driver-friendly stays with Blackburn or Burnley bases.

A sensible 3pm plan

11:30 - arrive in Accrington and use the town-centre map cluster.

13:30 - start the walk towards Whalley Road, stopping only at a venue confirmed for away supporters.

14:20 - reach the Coppice Terrace entrance and allow time for queues.

17:00 - walk back into town or wait briefly for Livingstone Road traffic to clear.

Food and pubs

Coley's Bar, The Crown and The Grey Horse are the strongest stadium-side choices. The Crafty Fox and broader Abbey Street area suit rail arrivals.

Open the Accrington pub map

If you have extra time

Haworth Art Gallery and its Tiffany glass collection are the main local cultural stop. Check opening days before building the trip around it.

Hotels near Accrington

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh is a driver-friendly option west of town. Accrington-centre stock is smaller, so compare the real walking or taxi route before booking.

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotels in Accrington centre

Wider-area hotels

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn gives a modern fallback near the M65, while Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort is useful for drivers approaching from Burnley.

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn Crow Wood Hotel Burnley

Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 12 September 2026.