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The Cotton Cafe at Bygone Times
Type:Café
The Green, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5TZ
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Whether it is whole hearty meal or a light bite to eat, The Cotton Café is the perfect choice.
The Cotton Café is located in Bygone Times, the North West’s best antiques, collectables and homeware shopping centre, catering for all tastes and appetites. So you can take a break from hunting that perfect antique. Feel free to unwind and choose from a delicious selection of cream teas, cakes and sandwiches. Or if the mood takes you, sit down to a hearty homemade dish from the mains menu. With a great choice of wholesome meals from the all-day brunch to a hot beef barm, you’re sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
Make sure you check the specials board for daily home cooked specials. A range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are availble. There's something for everyone. To whet your appetite, take a look at the sample menus on the website before you visit.
No fuss. No frills. Just really good food. The Cotton Cafe are proud to support local suppliers from the Chorley and wider north-western region, who deliver ingredients daily. All cakes and treats are homemade.
Not hungry? Pop in and choose a refreshment from the drinks menu for a refreshing pause in-between stalls. The coffee is delicious.
Also, The Cotton Cafe has been awarded a five star Food Hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
The café welcomes all visitors, including large coach groups (please book in advance).
| Open (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
* Breakfast served 09:30 - 11:30.
Hot food served until 15:00 each day.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018From the M6, Junction 27 (Standish) turn right onto the B5250 which is adjacent to the BP garage off the dual carriageway. Follow the brown tourist signs on this road for about three-four miles into Eccleston.
Bus services from Chorley, Wigan and Preston.
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Bygone Times, EcclestonBygone Times is a 17th Century converted cotton mill, home to over 500 stalls full of antiques, collectables, homeware, jewellery, furniture, and so much more. Open to the public for over 35 years, taking pride in the rich history and culture.
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