Historic Houses

Astley Hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a Grade I listed historic house. The Hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park which include historic woodland, a fully renovated Victorian walled garden, playing fields and onsite café and artisan gift shops. Guided and self-led tours available to book.

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An intriguing mix of Historic House, Event & Wedding Venue and Shopping Experience, Heskin Hall has wide spectrum appeal. Heskin Hall is one of the best examples of Tudor Architecture in the North West of England. Set in 8 acres of grounds and surrounded by over 300 acres of farmland it boasts panelled rooms, baronial fireplaces, a priest hole and studded oak doors.

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Steeped in history and commanding breath-taking views across Lancashire, Hoghton Tower offers something for everyone at all times of year. Plan your fairy-tale wedding, take a tour round the house, wander through the gardens, sample local produce at the Farmers' Market, or just call in for coffee and cake in the tea rooms, to soak up some history!

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St. Laurence’s Chorley is a grade II* listed church and has occupied it’s current site since the beginning of the 14th century. It is Chorley’s oldest building and is situated right in the heart of Chorley town centre. Throughout its history St Laurence’s has played a key role in the local community and this is still the case today as can be seen through the provision of the community ‘Wellness Hub’. 

The origins of this Parish Church are lost in obscurity, but it certainly existed in the Saxon period.

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