Chapeltown is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Chapeltown, situated in North Turton, is a quaint and picturesque village nestled in the heart of the what was the Lancashire countryside, now Blackburn and Darwen, England. A part of the larger civil parish of North Turton, this village, with its rich history and traditional English charm, stands as a testament to the enduring character of the Lancashire region.
The village is reminiscent of a bygone era, with its historic buildings, stone walls, and narrow lanes winding through the beautiful landscape. Historically, the village has seen a fair share of activity, particularly during the industrial revolution when the wider Lancashire area was a hub for the textile industry. Over the years, while many surrounding regions underwent rapid urbanization, Chapeltown has retained much of its original character. Today, its rich heritage, combined with the serene natural environment, makes it a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s a peaceful walk through the green expanses, a visit to one of its traditional pubs, or a day spent exploring its history, Chapeltown offers a unique blend of the old and the new.
Chapeltown postcode: BL7 0
There are great places to visit near Chapeltown including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, shopping centres, cities and castles.
Towns to visit near Chapeltown include Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
Villages to visit near Chapeltown include Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
There are a several good parks in the Chapeltown area like Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park.
Chapeltown has some unmissable waterfalls nearby like Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
There are a several good woodlands in the Chapeltown area like Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Chapeltown's best nearby rivers and streams can be found at Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
There are a several good old mines in the Chapeltown area like Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine.
Chapeltown's best nearby ruins can be found at Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Chapeltown has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, Hoghton Tower, and Stonyhurst College.
There are a number of ancient sites near Chapeltown including Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.
Historic Monuments to visit near Chapeltown include Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
Chapeltown has some unmissable hiking areas nearby like Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like hills.
Don't miss Jepsons Gate Cairn's round cairns if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
There are a number of lakes near Chapeltown including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the Chapeltown area like High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, and Sykes Mine are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like geological features.
Chapeltown has some unmissable gardens nearby like The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
Chapeltown has some unmissable country parks nearby like Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Nature Reserves to visit near Chapeltown include Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
There are a number of historic sites near to Chapeltown including Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
Chapeltown's best nearby canals can be found at Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch.
There are a several good roman sites in the Chapeltown area like Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
Don't miss Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston's museums if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
Chapeltown's best nearby caves can be found at Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
The area around Chapeltown's best limestone pavements can be found at Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting sssis including Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best beaches including Blackpool, and Half Moon Bay.
Shopping Centres to visit near Chapeltown include The Concourse Shopping Centre.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best cities including Preston, and Lancaster.
Castles to visit near Chapeltown include Clitheroe Castle.
Chapeltown History
There are some historic monuments around Chapeltown:
