Information about Chorley

Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, England, 8.1 miles north of Wigan, 10.8 miles south west of Blackburn, 11 miles north west of Bolton, 12 miles south of Preston and 19.5 miles north west of Manchester.

The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry. In the 1970s, the skyline was dominated by factory chimneys, but most have now been demolished: remnants of the industrial past include Morrison's chimney and other mill buildings, and the streets of terraced houses for mill workers.

Chorley is the home of the Chorley cake.

At the 2011 Census, it had a population of 104,155.

Chorley is in Lancashire.

Nearby attractions:

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Astley Hall is a country house in Chorley, Lancashire, England. The hall is now owned by the town and is known as Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery. The extensive landscaped grounds are now Chorley's Astley Park.

One of Lancashire's most historic halls set in the beautiful park of the same name. The history of the Hall itself is full of intrigue, with stories of plotting and religious turmoil. It dates back to Elizabethan times with changes and additions over the centuries, all helping make a visit to the Hall a fascinating and enjoyable experience. This grade 1 listed building is the jewel in Chorley's crown, with stunning plaster work and architectural features. As the town's museum and art gallery it is also home to items of local historical interest. William Shakespeare and Oliver Cromwell are some of the famous guests to stay at the hall.

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Chorley Market - Chorley is famous for its markets, which date back to 1498 - the most popular market day in the Lancashire town is Tuesday.

There are two main markets in Chorley. Chorley covered market, which makes up the heart of the town and operates five days a week and Chorley’s Tuesday market, which is now located along the streets of Chorley town centre. The Tuesday market sees everyone’s favourite stalls lining Fazakerley Street, Chapel Street, New Market Street, Cleveland Street and the bottom half of High Street every Tuesday.

We have a covered market consisting of lock-up cabins and table top stalls, open five days a week, as well as an outdoor market under gazebos along the streets of Chorley town centre held every Tuesday.

Both markets are situated in the centre of town with excellent transport links and ample parking.

Market days

Covered market days (9am-4.30pm)

Monday - mixed market (collectables and regular stallholders)

Tuesday* - new goods and food cabins

Wednesday - closed

Thursday - new goods and food cabins

Friday - new goods and food cabins

Saturday^ - new goods and food cabins

* Full Flat Iron outdoor market held every Tuesday in addition to the covered market.

^ Food and craft market on the second Saturday of each month, in addition to covered market.

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Yarrow Valley Park is a country park in Lancashire, England. It follows the River Yarrow for about 6 miles. It contains much woodland and includes nature reserves, best known being Birkacre and Duxbury Woods. Parts of the park are reclaimed collieries and other old industrial sites.

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Rivington Pike is a hill summit on Winter Hill, part of the West Pennine Moors, overlooking the village of Rivington in Lancashire, England. The nearest towns are Adlington and Horwich. The Pike is a prominent local landmark which derives its name from the Old English hreof plus ing meaning the rough or rugged hill and pic, a pointed eminence.

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