Chorley
Discover Chorley for a great day out, where a popular market town setting is combined with a strong sense of history and access to beautiful countryside. The town has fascinating links to the Mayflower voyage of 1620, with local figure Myles Standish playing a key role in the Pilgrims’ journey and settlement. Today, that heritage sits alongside a lively town centre, with Chorley Market, independent shops and historic venues offering plenty to explore throughout the year.
From grand settings such as Astley Hall, Hoghton Tower and Heskin Hall to the wide-open landscapes of Rivington and Yarrow Valley Country Park, Chorley provides plenty of ways to experience both heritage and the outdoors. Walking, cycling and outdoor activities are all close at hand, with routes to suit every pace, while local favourites like Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour offer a well-earned treat to round off the day.
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With more people taking to the roads for a family roadtrip this summer, we're giving you the best spots to go to if you need to take a break off the M6 motorway
Chorley Businesses
Business Directory
The Lancastrian
The Lancastrian is a large function room offering great facilities for up to 400 people with a newly refurbished licenced bar and stage.
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Outdoors
Canal Boat Cruises
Welcome to Canal Boat Cruises, we are the fun, unique,multi award-winning family canal boat company operated by John and Lesley Yates and their children Ellie, Bridie and Louis. Short breaks, full weeks, beginners and novices welcome.
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Family Friendly | Arts & Culture
The Alabaster Jar
The Alabaster Jar is an independently run paint-your-own-pottery shop that provides a relaxing and friendly atmosphere where you can go and spend some quality time making bespoke pottery products for your home or loved ones.
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Family Friendly
Go Ape Rivington
Tree Top Adventure is an unparalleled outdoor experience. It's all about testing your own limits at dizzying heights.
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Hoghton Bottoms
Enjoy a woodland walk, along the River Darwen. You will discover beautiful waterfalls as well as plenty of picnic spots.
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Irishman's Tower at Hoghton Tower
The Irishman's Tower is within the grounds of Hoghton Tower. This two-floor, cosy historic property is perfect base for your rural retreat.
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The Swing Commanders - Chorley Theatre
Date: 8th Nov 2026
This hugely talented, high-energy Lancashire band has wowed listeners and dancers alike through its unique presentation of some of the finest music from the 30s, 40s and 50s, with its array of six specialist musicians, five solo voices and as for...
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Shrek The Musical, Jr - Chorley Theatre
Date: 10th Jul 2026
Chorley Youth Theatre production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, Jr.Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful worl...
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Ignorance Is Bliss - Chorley Theatre
Date: 29th Jul 2026
Written and Directed by Anna Spencer.Jules' marriage is on the rocks when 'the one that got away' unexpectedly turns up on her doorstep and she suddenly finds herself questioning her life decisions.
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ComedySportz - 25th Anniversary Show! - Chorley Theatre
Date: 21st Nov 2026
Two teams. One winner. No script. Lots of laughs! ComedySportz returns to Chorley theatre for another round of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It's fast-pac...
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Tapestry [evolve] - Chorley Theatre
Date: 15th Jul 2026
A play which weaves several stories of love, laughter and relationships. Set in modern times, six storylines interconnect with comedy and drama culminating in an explosive ending.Characters include two bank robbers who are enjoying fam...
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The Totally Improvised Family Pantomime - Chorley Theatre
Date: 23rd Dec 2026
The Totally Improvised FAMILY PantomimeBored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed this December as...
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Itineraries
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Blackpool, Preston and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
Whether it is feature films, comedy shows, sci-fi or drama, Lancashire's wonderfully varied coastline, cities, towns and countryside, make it a wonderful place to capture people's imaginations.
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Lancashire Set-Jetting: East Lancashire, the Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas
DurationThree days
Iconic mills, rolling hills and a national landscape that rivals the beauty of the Lake District means that East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are often used to showcase the quintessential British countryside on our tv and cinema screens.
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Free | Outdoors
Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Free | Outdoors | History & Heritage
Cycling into History - The Great Harwood Stretch
Distance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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