Enjoy Unique Shopping Experiences
Day 1
Head to Heskin Hall Shopping Village
Wood Ln, Heskin, Chorley PR7 5PA
Set in the heart of rural Lancashire, Heskin Hall Shopping Village offers visitors a wide range of unique retail shops all under one roof, from clothes, accessories, gifts, art, to food and more. Heskin Hall Shopping Village location offers easy access from most Lancashire towns and cities with free parking and free entry plus there’s the Two Birds Tea Room for a spot of lunch.
and just next door.....
Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall is a unique retail, wedding & events venue, with a wide variety of traders from antiques, clothing, vintage retro, plus onsite café.
Regular markets, classic car rallies and other events take place at Heskin Hall.
Lunch
All the places listed have onsite cafes so you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to lunch options - take your pick!
- Two Birds Tea Room at Heskin Hall Shopping Village
- Cafe at the Manor - Heskin Hall
- The Cotton Cafe at Bygone Times
- Various food and drink outlets at Cedar Farm
Bygone Times
Grove Mill, The Green, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5TZ - just 3 minutes drive from Heskin Hall
For a unique shopping experience and guaranteed enjoyment for historians of all ages, look no further than the Bygone Times antiques and collectables centre. The Cotton Café offers a great choice of food and drinks, for a refreshing pause in between shopping. Please note, Bygone Times does not allow dogs.
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Cedar Farm
Back Ln, Mawdesley, Ormskirk L40 3SY - just an 11 mins drive from Heskin Hall
Cedar Farm is a unique and exciting creative community hub. It is now home to 33 independent businesses, all housed in repurposed and lovingly designed old farm buildings. There is something for everyone at Cedar Farm, from delicious food, to clothes, graphic design services, a beauty salon, swings and chickens to feed.
Hotel stop over?
Park Hall Hotel and Spa (just minutes away from the above retail attractions)
After all that retail therapy why not stay over at Park hall Hotel and Spa so you can relax, enjoy the great facilities, then continue to explore Chorley the following day.
Day 2
Head for Chorley town centre
You’ll find plentiful low-cost parking (with some car parks offering free parking periods) plus the bus and train stations are right in the town centre.
Chorley Markets
Market Place, (off Cleveland Street), Chorley PR7 1BH
The famous markets in the heart of Chorley date back to 1498. You’ll find the fabulous covered market open 4 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) jam-packed with fabulous stalls offering everything from clothes and accessories to fresh produce, gifts and more, as well as great places to eat.
On a Tuesday the popular outdoor market lines the streets of the town centre, plus each Saturday you’ll also find a selection of stalls outside the covered market, on Fazakerley Street. The second Saturday of every month it’s the specialist food and craft market.
Chorley Markets is surrounded by many other fabulous independent and unique shops to discover, plus high street brands, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Lunch
You'll find lots of places to eat in Chorley town centre, including inside the covered market - offering a range of cuisines to eat in or take away.
And if you have time after all that then a visit to the historic Astley Hall, Coach House and Park is a must!
Astley Hall, Coach House and Park
**Astley Hall is currently closed until April 2026, however there is still plenty to enjoy**.
In the grounds of Astley Hall, you’ll find beautiful walled gardens, the Coach House which is home to the Coach House Gallery often with free exhibitions on display, Café Ambio and the Astley Hall Gift Shop. Across the courtyard, there’s Barrica in the Park your go-to destination for quality drinks, food, gifts and more sourced from local producers and creatives.
The wider park land offers woodland walks, fantastic play areas for a range of ages and more.