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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Spooky season is here and so many great Halloween events are kicking off this weekend! However, if Halloween isn't your thing, there are other events taking places across the county! Take a look at a selection of great things to do here
October is here and soon the weekends will be full of Halloween fun, but before the pumpkin picking and spooky stories take over, this weekend is easing you into the month gently.
Chorley town centre is set to come alive with a weekend of live music and entertainment as Chorley Live returns on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October 2026, with wristbands now on sale.
Relaxed and original or traditional and formal - Astley Hall can host your perfect wedding. We will help you create the ceremony of your dreams in either the 400-year-old Grade I listed Astley Hall or Grade II listed Coach House
Read MoreEnjoy a woodland walk, along the River Darwen. You will discover beautiful waterfalls as well as plenty of picnic spots.
Read MoreProducing top-quality, pure, local honeys and honeycomb from their apiaries around Lancashire.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreOne of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, located in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park, offers a fascinating look into over 400 years of history.
Read MoreAn award-winning residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups.
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Date: 27th May 2027
A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie ParodyFrom stand-up comedian Jonathan Hipkiss.Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom....
Read MoreDate: 23rd Jan 2027
Robert White: 'THAT' Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy!Whether you're a fan from his series of Britain's Got Talent, or you're one of his millions of online viewers but only just realising that Robert is 'THAT' Gay Autistic Keyb...
Read MoreDate: 4th Dec 2026
Create your own full, traditional Christmas door wreath in the beautiful surroundings of Hoghton Tower. Includes a mince pie and mulled wineJoin Carys Ainsworth Floristry at historic Hoghton Tower for a festive evening of Christmas wre...
Read MoreDate: 20th Nov 2026
Some things should stay buried...Brand new tales await as we dig deeper into Lancastrian folklore and unearth hidden horrors!Delve into Lancastrian legends as you immerse yourself in the supernatural beliefs and rituals of...
Read MoreDate: 23rd Apr 2027
This show is a story about a time when Rob Auton had a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is fiction. Following the success of his sell-out 2025-26 nationwide tour, multi-award-winning writer, performer, podcaster and actor Rob Auton...
Read MoreDate: 14th May 2027
Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes. Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal, The Matt Forde Focus Group...
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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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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.
Read MoreDistance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
Read MoreDistance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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