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Get creative at Astley Hall with Summer Studio Sessions
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27 July 2026
Be inspired by local nature and heritage this summer as a new programme of creative craft workshops comes to Astley Hall’s walled garden and coach house.
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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Think Chorley Flower Show is just for gardening enthusiasts and flower fanatics? Think again.
With many of the kids breaking up this week, its time to get the summer started! Why not check out a few of these great events to celebrate?
Chorley Businesses
Family Friendly
Frederick's Ice Cream Parlour
The home of award-winning Italian-style luxury ice cream.
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The Cuckoo's Nest
Independent distillery, bar and coffee stop situated on Holmes Farm, nestled in the beautiful undulating landscape of rural Lancashire.
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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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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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Outdoors
Canal Boat Cruises
Welcome 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.
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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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A Garden through Time - Special Tour - Hoghton Tower
Date: 2nd Aug 2026
Join us to discover secrets of the fascinating history and development of the garden at Hoghton Tower. In addition to hearing about the three distinct gardens, the tour will include a unique chance to visit a section of the Long Walk which is othe...
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Events
Jon Hipkiss - The Wild One - Chorley Theatre
Date: 24th Jun 2027
From the man who brought you 'A STAR WARS IMPROV SHOW', Jon Hipkiss embarks on his first UK stand up tour with THE WILD ONE. Award nominated, the show played the legendary Norbury Theatre at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. Rising to be...
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Events
Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast - Chorley Theatre
Date: 30th Oct 2026
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commen...
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Events
Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs - Chorley Theatre
Date: 19th May 2027
Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founder Glenn Tilbrook. He has co written with Elton John, Jools Holland and worked along sid...
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Ed Patrick: Numb and Number - Chorley Theatre
Date: 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.
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The Bar-steward Sons of Val Doonican - Chorley Theatre
Date: 13th Nov 2026
Hailing from Barnsley Rock City in t'North, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive, they have a talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous...
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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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