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!
Cedar 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 MoreWelcome 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.
Read MoreThe home of award-winning Italian-style luxury ice cream.
Read MoreThe Irishman's Tower is within the grounds of Hoghton Tower. This two-floor, cosy historic property is perfect base for your rural retreat.
Read MoreAn award-winning residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups.
Read MoreOne of the best examples of Tudor architecture left in northern England, Heskin Hall is set in eight acres of grounds and surrounded by over 300 acres of farmland.
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Date: 25th Oct 2026
Seriously silly science for all ages! Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be astounded by cognitive conundrums, mind melting mysteries an...
Read MoreDate: 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: 3rd Oct 2026
Join us in the splendour of our Banqueting Hall for a classic rock concert.Rusty Apper is a local singer and musician who has been featured in the Cavern Club and on BBC and Sky. Now he is taking to the stage in our wonderfully histori...
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: 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...
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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.
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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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