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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Chorley Businesses
Arts & Culture
Bygone Times
Bygone 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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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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Hoghton Bottoms
Enjoy a woodland walk, along the River Darwen. You will discover beautiful waterfalls as well as plenty of picnic spots.
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Heskin Hall
One 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, and boasts panelled rooms, a great staircase, a priest hole and baronial fireplaces.
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Cuckoo Spirits at Brindle Distillery
Sustainably handcrafted in Lancashire using ingredients locally sourced and grown in the fields, and distilled with natural spring water from the artesian aquifer.
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The Anderton Centre
An award-winning residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups.
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Telling Tales with Imogen Clark
Date: 17th Jun 2026
Are you obsessed with books stuffed full of family secrets, unforgettable characters and themes that get you talking?
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Telling Tales with Imogen Clark, hosted by Joanne Sefton - Chorley Theatre
Date: 17th Jun 2026
TELLING TALES with IMOGEN CLARK, HOSTED BY JOANNE SEFTONAre you obsessed with books stuffed full of family secrets, unforgettable characters and themes that get you talking? So are we! Telling Tales is Chorleys very own literary salon...
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Mark Watson: Search - Chorley Theatre
Date: 19th Jun 2026
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festival...
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Songs from the Musicals 2026 - Chorley Theatre
Dates: 26th Jun 2026 - 27th Jun 2026
Songs from the Musicals performed by KTB Music Theatre ChorusPopular songs from Musical Theatre, and a few little-heard gems, are performed by KTB Musics Theatre Chorus with a live band all under the direction of Katy Bradley. Presente...
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Go Ape Rivington Spring Adventure 2026
Dates: 1st Apr 2026 - 30th Jun 2026
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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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