Chorley
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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With more people taking to the roads for a family roadtrip this summer, we're giving you the best spots to go to if you need to take a break off the M6 motorway
Chorley Businesses
Business Directory
Irishman's Tower at Hoghton Tower
The Irishman's Tower is within the grounds of Hoghton Tower. This two-floor, cosy historic property is perfect base for your rural retreat.
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Business Directory
Brindle Distillery Experiences
A warm Lancashire welcome awaits you at Brindle Distillery, the home of Cuckoo Gin, where you can experience everything from making your own gin to discovering the stories behind your favourite gin on a distillery tour.
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ebb & flo Bookshop
ebb & flo Bookshop is a family-run independent bookshop in the Lancashire market town of Chorley.
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Family Friendly
Frederick's Ice Cream - Massa's
It'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.
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Arts & Culture
Cedar Farm
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.
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Family Friendly
Hoghton Tower Tea Room
Enjoy a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, homemade scones, or just a warming hot drink.
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The Jungle Book - Hoghton Tower
Date: 18th Jul 2026
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of lar...
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Allyson June Smith : Allyson Wonderland - Chorley Theatre
Date: 16th Oct 2026
In a world thats imploding, an hour in the company of Allyson Smith is the only antidote youll ever need. Brilliantly witty and wonderfully warm, shell guide you through her own personal Wonderland, down the rabbit hole of family foibl...
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WiFi Wars: Interactive Comedy Game Show Halloween Special - Chorley Theatre
Date: 11th Oct 2026
Two shows in one day - Therell be different games and quizzes at each show, so feel free to do what many others have done in the past, and come to both.WiFi Wars Halloween SpecialWiFi Wars returns to Chorley with an entirel...
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Tapestry [evolve] - Chorley Theatre
Date: 15th Jul 2026
A play which weaves several stories of love, laughter and relationships. Set in modern times, six storylines interconnect with comedy and drama culminating in an explosive ending.Characters include two bank robbers who are enjoying fam...
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Larry Dean: Hellbent - Chorley Theatre
Date: 18th Sept 2026
Recently married, emotionally feral. The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up. As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and The Royal Variety Performance.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time - Chorley Theatre
Date: 20th Oct 2026
Christopher, 15 years old, stands beside Mrs Shears dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of wh...
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Itineraries
Lancashire Set-Jetting: Blackpool, Preston and the surrounding areas
DurationThree 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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Lancashire Set-Jetting: East Lancashire, the Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas
DurationThree 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.
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Free | Outdoors
Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Free | Outdoors | History & Heritage
Cycling into History - The Great Harwood Stretch
Distance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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