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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October is here and soon the weekends will be full of Halloween fun, but before the pumpkin picking and spooky stories take over, this weekend is easing you into the month gently.
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!
Chorley's popular markets date back to 1498 with the most popular market day being a Tuesday.
Read MoreRivington Pike is one of the north of England's best viewpoints. The historic tower is reputed to date as far back as far as 1138 and boasts breath-taking views of Rivington and beyond.
Read MoreProducing top-quality, pure, local honeys and honeycomb from their apiaries around Lancashire.
Read MoreWhether it is whole hearty meal or a light bite to eat, The Cotton Café is the perfect choice.
Read MoreRelaxed and original or traditional and formal - Astley Hall can host your perfect wedding. We will help you create the ceremony of your dreams in either the 400-year-old Grade I listed Astley Hall or Grade II listed Coach House
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.
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Date: 27th May 2027
A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie ParodyFrom stand-up comedian Jonathan Hipkiss.Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom....
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: 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: 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...
Read MoreDate: 21st May 2027
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show. Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar...
Read MoreDate: 14th May 2027
Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes. Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal, The Matt Forde Focus Group...
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.
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Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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