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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An internationally acclaimed exhibition described as a 'modern-day Bayeux Tapestry' is coming to Astley Hall’s Coach House Gallery, Chorley, from 14 November to 2 December 2026.
Spooky season is here and so many great Halloween events are kicking off this weekend! However, if Halloween isn't your thing, there are other events taking places across the county! Take a look at a selection of great things to do here
Spooky season is here and so many great Halloween events are kicking off this weekend! However, if Halloween isn't your thing, there are other events taking places across the county! Take a look at a selection of great things to do here
Enjoy a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, homemade scones, or just a warming hot drink.
Read MoreCedar Farm is a unique and exciting creative community hub. It is now home to 33 independent businesses all housed in repurposed and lovingly designed old farm buildings.
Read MoreBygone Times is a 17th Century converted cotton mill, home to over 500 stalls full of antiques, collectables, homeware, jewellery, furniture, and so much more. Open to the public for over 35 years, taking pride in the rich history and culture.
Read MoreA family-run independent bookshop in the Lancashire market town of Chorley.
Read MoreEnjoy a wide variety of plays, comedy, film, and event cinema in Chorley town centre.
Read MoreOne of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, located in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park, offers a fascinating look into over 400 years of history.
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Date: 31st Oct 2026
Ascend the long drive of reputedly the third most haunted house in Britain where we will be waiting for you.Silent torchbearers take you on the ghost tour through the darkened halls of the Tower, where you may encounter spectres from t...
Read MoreDate: 13th Nov 2026
Ascend the long drive of reputedly the third most haunted house in Britain where we will be waiting for you.Silent torchbearers take you on the ghost tour through the darkened halls of the Tower, where you may encounter spectres from t...
Read MoreDate: 20th Mar 2027
Pierre Novellie returns with more observational nerd comedy, one last time before bed.Following the success of last year's show, You Sit There, I'll Stand Here, Pierre is back with a brand-new show, Okay, One More Then Bedtime, that to...
Read MoreDate: 20th Nov 2026
Some things should stay buried...Brand new tales await as we dig deeper into Lancastrian folklore and unearth hidden horrors!Delve into Lancastrian legends as you immerse yourself in the supernatural beliefs and rituals of...
Read MoreDate: 17th Nov 2026
Sam Kelly is releasing a hotly anticipated new album in June 2025. The album will feature Sams signature eclectic arrangements of traditional folk songs, seamlessly interspersed with stunning original music from the pen of Sam and his Lost Boys ba...
Read MoreDate: 17th Nov 2026
Sam KellyA solo show from BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning Sam Kelly - a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer from Norfolk, described by legendary folk broadcaster Mike Harding as one of my favourite singers ever and by Cara Dillon...
Read MoreDurationThree 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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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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