Chorley

Properties and events in Chorley

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Astley Alive

Astley Hall, Coach House and Park, Astley Park, off Hallgate, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step into history as it comes to life at Astley Hall

Discover the Secret Cold War Bunker in Brindle

Brindle Cold War Bunker, Denham Lane, Brindle, Lancashire, PR6 8PR
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover Brindle's cold war nuclear bunker.

History tours of the church with a scavenger hunt for children

St Mary the Virgin, Towngate, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5QL
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston, nr Chorley will be open to the public on Sunday, 13th September from 1230 till 1630 with tours of the church and a scavenger hunt for children.

Lancashire Latter-day Saint History Exhibition and Performance in Chorley

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Temple Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for an interesting historical exhibition and performance about Latter-day Saints throughout history who lived in England, especially those who were from Lancashire.

Rivington Unitarian Chapel

Rivington Unitarian Chapel, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Chorley, Lancashire, BL6 7SE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Open Day for visitors

St George's Church, Chorley. Here for Two Centuries, Celebrating One Century in Blackburn Diocese!

St. Georges Church, St. Georges Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors will see an early 'Waterloo' or 'Commissioners' Church', an imposing example of architect Thomas Rickman's work, dating from 1825. We celebrate and illustrate its 201 years, a hundred of these with Blackburn Diocese.

St Laurence's Church: Chorley's Oldest Building

St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

The Evolution of Croston: 1800 to the Present Day

The Old School, Church Street, Croston, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 9HA
In person
Pre-booking not required

The evolution of Croston from a small rural village in the 1800s to a very different but still rural village in the 21st century. Population, employment, education, housing and transport have all made changes to the way of life.