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Chorley

Chorley is also home to the beautiful Astley Hall, a historic house and museum set in the stunning Astley Park. The Hall dates back to the 17th century and is known for its exquisite Jacobean architecture and fine art collections. Astley Park, with its woodland walks, lakes, and gardens, provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town center.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through Chorley, offering scenic pathways for walking and cycling. This canal is an important part of the town’s industrial heritage, once serving as a vital transport route for goods during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it’s a popular spot for leisure activities and provides a picturesque backdrop for the town.

Chorley prides itself on its community spirit, demonstrated through various annual events that bring the town to life. One of the highlights is the Chorley Flower Show, a spectacular event held in Astley Park that showcases the best in horticulture and landscaping. The town also celebrates its unique culinary contribution with the Chorley Cake, a delicious, fruit-filled pastry that is a local delicacy.

Chorley is a town that offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you’re exploring its historic sites, enjoying the great outdoors, or participating in community events, Chorley has something to offer everyone.

Created: 18  August  2018  Edited: 23  March  2024

Rivington Pike

Cowling Mill Chorley
White Coppice
Rivington Pike at Easter
Healey Nab

Chorley

Shopping in Chorley

Morrisons Chorley Moor, Chorley

Morrisons retail park

Calder Park Chorley, Lancashire

Calder Park retail park

Tesco Euxton, Chorley

Tesco retail park

Co-op Food 144, Chorley Old Road

Co-op Food supermarket

Tesco Extra Foxhole Road, Euxton

Tesco Extra supermarket

Co-op 195, Spendmore Lane

Co-op supermarket

Walks in Chorley

Wildlife in and Around Chorley

Mammals found in Chorley

There have been 38 species of mammals recorded in the chorley area.

45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
American Mink (Neovison vison)
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus)
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus)
Badger (Meles meles)
Brandt's Bat (Myotis brandtii)
Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus)
Common Shrew (Sorex araneus)

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Birds found in Chorley

There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the chorley area.

Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus)
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Common Swift (Apus apus)
Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)

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Chorley map

Chorley UK Map