The honour sparked some serious debate, as the town was said to be the third happiest place to live after the historical cities of York and Durham by the Guardian newspaper. It said access to nature, a sense of community and culture on the doorstep were all important features of the market town, as well as a dry sense of humour from the locals.
And while the debate continues about the ‘happy’ status, the town has many features and landmarks to be proud of that we believe should have the spotlight on them. If we have missed anything you believe should feature please email [email protected]
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The famous "Padiham beach' which is a stretch of sand and pebbles, and home to hundreds of ducks, on the banks of the River Calder just a stone's throw from the town centre Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
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The Lawrence Hotel in Padiham welcomes visitors from all over the world Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard