Visitor attractions and information - Chorley
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 Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Chorley. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 6 miles north of Chorley. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041.The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. About
3 miles north of Chorley. |
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The
British Commercial vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston
PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important
heritage collections - a unique display of historic commercial
vehicles and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building.
www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk. About 3 miles north of Chorley. |
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Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel:
01942 323666. Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal,
Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor
attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The
Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for
the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. The Trencherfield
Mill Steam Engine, considered to be one of ‘the world's
marvels of engineering’, has now been given a new lease
of life, roaring back into action in September 2004. About
8 miles south of Chorley. |
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Reebok
Stadium/Museum, Burnden Way, Middlebrook Leisure & Retail
Park, Bolton BL6 6JW - Tel: 01204 673670. Take a look behind
the scenes at the Reebok Stadium, one of the finest in Europe
and the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins at the interactive
Museum and Tour Centre where the history of one of the founding
members of the Football League is brought to life. The tour includes
a visit to the players' dressing and warm-up rooms, the officials'
changing rooms, the managers' dug-out and the media interview
room. www.bwfc.co.uk. About 7 miles south of Chorley. |
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