South Ribble brings together a mix of heritage, green spaces and well-known attractions, with towns like Leyland and Penwortham at its heart. One of the area’s most recognisable landmarks is Samlesbury Hall, a striking black-and-white Tudor building with centuries of history, alongside a lively programme of events throughout the year. In Leyland, the British Commercial Vehicle Museum highlights long-standing links to transport and engineering, with an extensive collection of vehicles that is definitely worth checking out.
Open space is easy to find, with Worden Park offering landscaped gardens, play areas and regular activities, while Cuerden Valley Park provides woodland trails and quieter spots to spend time outdoors. The River Ribble runs nearby too, creating scenic routes for walking and cycling, with plenty of opportunities to pause along the way and take in the surroundings
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With stunning parks across the areas, it is no wonder that Chorley and South Ribble have a jam-packed calendar of park events, taking you right through to September.
There is so much fun and excitement around the county this August! Check out just some of the great events happening this weekend and gather your inspiration for some great days out
This is the year of the staycation and lucky for you there's plenty of options here in the red rose county! Take a look at some of the options
Samlesbury Hall is home to a beautiful Victorian gatehouse in the grounds which has been designed with luxury in mind.
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Read MoreSamlesbury Hall has hosted weddings for over fifty years and they now invite you to become part of their history.
Read MoreLeyland has been a thriving market since the 18th Century offering a variety of stalls for you to browse. Including: Clothing, Butchers, Fish Mongers, Plants and flowers, Cards, Hairdressers, Cakes and confectionary and much more!
Read MoreLocated opposite British Aerospace, Samlesbury, offers a choice of menus throughout the week.
Read MoreAn oasis of calm and tranquillity, where the best locally sourced food is on offer in the most bijou of surroundings in the lovely Samlesbury Hall gardens.
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Date: 19th Aug 2026
Join your host for a 60-minute guided history tour of the mansion including rooms which are usually closed to the public. Your tour includes The Great Hall, Parlour, Entrance Hall, Chapel, Attics and Cellars.
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The Quantum Theatre Co bring Peter Rabbit and his friends to life on the lawns of Worden Hall.
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Wire wrapped jewellery dates back to 1446 BC found in ancient Egyptian pharaohs' tombs and pyramids.
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Strings orchestra concert.
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Step back in time to the 16th century, where secrecy, deception, and survival intertwine in a high-stakes game of social deduction, interactive drama and historic quest. Welcome to The inTrUDORS - a gripping immersive experience set within the atm...
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of the most recent visit to Lancashire by King Charles III on this royal itinerary
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Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Take a walk round Worden Park's formal gardens, visit the 1892 conservatory, and get lost in its famous maze
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A very pleasing walk through lowland Lancashire on the extreme western edge of South Ribble.
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