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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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
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.
The Lancastrian is a large function room offering great facilities for up to 400 people with a newly refurbished licenced bar and stage.
Read MoreEnjoy a woodland walk, along the River Darwen. You will discover beautiful waterfalls as well as plenty of picnic spots.
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Read MoreIt's all about quality. From the interior décor through to the sourcing of the best local ingredients and the high standards of delicious home-cooked foods, you can't go wrong at Massa's.
Read MoreEnjoy a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, homemade scones, or just a warming hot drink.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 MoreDate: 17th Feb 2027
Stand-up comedian Sandro Ford is heading out on his first ever UK and Ireland tour, and its a big one. Titled Lager Than Life, this debut run brings Sandros unmistakable voice, sharp observations, and pub-bred storytelling to stages across the cou...
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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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