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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Chorley town centre is set to come alive with a weekend of live music and entertainment as Chorley Live returns on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 2026, with wristbands now on sale.
From a foodies haven, to hits from Aussie icon Jason Donovan, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Lancashire!
Another great weekend of fun awaits in Lancashire this week! From celebrating the 1940s to the heritage of one of Lancashire's most famous fishing ports, through to monsters and fire feasts, there is something for everyone
An award-winning residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups.
Read MoreEnjoy a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, homemade scones, or just a warming hot drink.
Read MoreA stunning historic house and stately home set in the heart of the Lancashire countryside, Hoghton Tower is a truly grand and unique wedding venue.
Read MoreVenue for the 2002 Commonwealth Games Outdoor Cycling events. With its rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs and woodland Rivington is Chorley mini Lake District, with a natural beauty to rival the real thing.
Read MoreProducing top-quality, pure, local honeys and honeycomb from their apiaries around Lancashire.
Read MoreThe 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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Date: 9th May 2027
Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new 2027 stand-up tour, Hot Beef Injection.In her latest hour, Sophie dares to get both sexy and political,...
Read MoreDate: 24th Jun 2027
From the man who brought you 'A STAR WARS IMPROV SHOW', Jon Hipkiss embarks on his first UK stand up tour with THE WILD ONE. Award nominated, the show played the legendary Norbury Theatre at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Rising to be...
Read MoreDate: 3rd Feb 2027
Following his hugely successful Catch Your Breath tour, comedian and NHS anaesthetist Ed Patrick returns with his new hit show Numb and Number. Get your appointment while you can.
Read MoreDate: 10th Apr 2027
Dave Twentyman: Not Finished Yet!Middle age isn't a crisis,-It's a recalibration.One minute you're knocking back shots with your mates. The next you're standing in a ceramics shop with your peri-menopausal wife, having a ge...
Read MoreDate: 23rd Apr 2027
Rob Auton: JupiterThis show is a story about a time when Rob Auton had a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is fiction. Following the success of his sell-out 2025-26 nationwide tour, multi-award-winning writer, performer,...
Read MoreDate: 21st Dec 2026
Come and join us for a fabulous Christmas celebration of choral song at Chorley theatre. Our wonderful Singitbig adult and youth choirs are performing and a very special evening is promised for all. Relax and step into Christmas with us - Singitbi...
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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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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.
Read MoreDistance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
Read MoreDistance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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