Christmas in Chorley

Enjoy a magical Christmas in Chorley

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year in Chorley with so much to check out that you'll never want the celebrations and Christmas cheer to end. There's everything from festive market stalls to a traditional lights switch on event, lots of independent shops for unique Christmas presents and not forgetting opportunities to meet the main man himself - Father Christmas! 

Sunday 17 November 2024

Christmas in Chorley will get underway in style with the Christmas Lights Switch On sponsored by Chorley Eats. With special guests, a fantastic line up of entertainment there’ll be a brilliant festive atmosphere in the town centre, plus, the Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market will return for another year, taking place on the same day with lots of independent traders, entertainment including children's rides and more.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Shane Lynch (of Boyzone), Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden (Boyzlife) will be doing the honours of turning Chorley's Christmas Lights On accompanied on stage by players and representatives from Chorley FC to join in the festivities (5pm, Market Street stage).

There's also a fantastic line-up of performances on the Market Street stage hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver.

FULL DETAILS HERE

Saturdays and Sundays - 30th November - 22nd December

We're very excited to announce that Santa will be visiting Astley Hall this Christmas!

Access to Santa's Grotto is by pre-booked tickets only and the grotto will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, 30 November - 22 December, 10am – 4pm.
Santa can't wait to meet you at his grotto in the Astley Hall Morning Room and hear about the lovely things you have been up to this year.

In addition, 9am – 10am, of each Saturday will be a relaxed session in the Great Hall which will be quieter with reduced noise and increased lighting.

BOOKING INFO & TICKETS

Sunday 8 December 2024

Snow White will be visiting Chorley Town Hall as this year's Pantomime performed by M&M Theatrical Productions.

This year we are bringing you three action packed performances of Snow White, at 10:30am, 12 noon and 2pm on Sunday 8 December. Fun for all the family!

 Booking info and tickets

14 December 2024 - 5 January 2025 (except Christmas Day)

Chorley’s Winter Wonderland will return to the town centre on 14 December – 5 January (except Christmas Day), with the popular real ice rink, festive tipis and children’s rides.

More details coming soon!

From Saturday 23 November Astley Hall will be beautifully decorated for Christmas, this year themed around Pantomimes and the fairy tales that inspired them. Usual admission fee into Astley Hall applies. See astleypark.co.uk/hall for opening hours and more details.

Visit our Getting Here page for information on getting to Chorley and parking.