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
Dive into the fun at Anderton Centre's brand-new aqua park.
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 MoreThe home of award-winning Italian-style luxury ice cream.
Read MoreYarrow Valley Country Park covers over 300 hectares and is located between Chorley and Coppull created on land previously used for bleaching, dyeing, calico printing and mining, Yarrow Valley Country Park is of local historical importance.
Read MoreAn award-winning residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups.
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: 24th Sept 2027
Robin Morgan is back with a brand new hilarious stand-up show.Robin’s well into his mid-30s. His group chats are full of conversations about pensions and house renovations. So it must be time to stop the silliness, right? Time to start...
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: 5th Mar 2027
Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it's not the most feminist of passions - but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get? J...
Read MoreDate: 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: 12th Nov 2027
Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, and viral sensation, Matt Richardson has always been told, "Bit much mate."A bit too loud, a bit too honest, a...
Read MoreDate: 28th May 2027
Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilter.She contrasts everyday domestic failures with bigger moments of historical injustice, while taking aim at the double tragedi...
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.
Read MoreDurationThree 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.
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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