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St Laurence's Church: Chorley's Oldest Building

St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Come and find out more about the life and times of St Laurence's Church. From beginnings in the 13th century to a thriving, serving hub of Chorley life today. Retro arcade games event, history talks, tours of the bell tower and an organ recital.

During Heritage Week we will be putting on a series of weekday events to highlight the history, life and culture of our church.

Sat 12th September 10.30-14.30
Retro gaming event & building open to view (written guides and children's activities etc available)

Tue 15th 11.00-14.30
11.00-13.30 building open to view (written guides and children's activities etc available)
13.30-14.30 History of St Laurence's with David Thistlewaite

Thur 17th 11.00-14.30
11.00-13.30 building open to view (written guides and children's activities etc available)
13.30-14.30 Tour of bell tower and bells demonstration

Fri 18th 11.00-14.30
11.00-13.30 building open to view (written guides and children's activities etc available)
13.30-14.30 Organ recital

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
Retro Arcade Games event, 10.30-14.30
Tuesday 15 September:
11.00-13.30 open building;13.30-14.30 History Talk
Thursday 17 September:
11.00-13.30 open building; 13.30-14.30 Bell Tower tour
Friday 18 September:
11.00-13.30 open building; 13.30-14.30 Organ recital

Location & directions

St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB

Directions:
We are located opposite Astley Park on the main road into Chorley Town Centre. No on-site parking, but there are several public car parks within easy walking distance.
Contact on day:
Sally Gregson
Telephone number:
+447541077716

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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