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Chorley is a pleasant market town resting close to the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The town's historic roots go back beyond the Bronze-Age, as evidenced by findings in the 20th century.

It is a pleasant spacious town, with none of the grimness normally associated with Lancashire cotton town's. Chorley was granted a market charter in the 13th century, by the 15th century it was hosting a flourishing market attended from far and wide. These days the town hosts two markets, a covered market and a street market. Here you can buy all manner of goods, including tasty Lancashire Cheese. Once a year a French market arrives, and for one weekend there is a "continental" flavour in the air.

The prosperity of the town initially came from cotton weaving and calico printing. As the town developed some rather pleasing properties were built. These include Astley Hall, a fine Jacobean mansion built on the foundations of where once there stood an Elizabethan Hall. Astley Hall stands in attractive parkland and dates from around 1666, Oliver Cromwell is said to have been a visitor here. Chorley's 14th century parish church is notable and well worth a visit. It is also likely that William Shakespeare may have passed through Chorley, he once worked at Hoghton Towers, a stately home on the edge of Chorley where King James I supposedly conferred a knighthood upon a piece of Sirloin steak!

Interestingly, this is the birthplace of Henry Tate who from humble beginnings as a grocers assistant, went on to become the founder of the Tate sugar empire, and founder of the renowned Tate Gallery.

20th century plans to combine Chorley with other parts of Lancashire to form a new town fortunately came to nothing, but it has benefited from a by-pass of the town centre and new shopping facilities. Hence, the town has become a delightful blend of old and new. It offers excellent shopping and leisure facilities, pleasant relaxing pubs and inns, and a choice of restaurants serving differing cuisines. There is a range of hotel accommodation to suit all tastes.

There are pleasant town walks, attractive riverside strolls and Camelot Theme Park offers entertainment for all the family.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Chorley

	Hunters Lodge Motel Preston Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW) A friendly, family run motel, ideally situated for West Lancashire. Specialising in value for money overnight accommodation. Hunters Lodge Motel is a family run hotel offering affordable & convenien... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
	Best Western Park Hall Hotel Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, England (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) Set in 137 acres of stunning lancashire countryside, convenient for both business and pleasure. 140 comfortable and attractive rooms all en suite with moderm points divided between the main hotel buil... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00
	Welcome Lodge Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area/Mill La J27-28 M6, Chorley, Lancashire, England (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW) If it's a good night's sleep you're after, then check-in to the Charnock Lodge Hotel for free parking and Sky TV. Conveniently located with great service and ample facilities, AA approved rooms have a... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Leyland Hotel Leyland Way, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, England (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW) Lancashire's best kept secret, the Leyland Hotel boasts the finest hotel facilities in the area. Part of the award winning Feathers Group, this designer hotel exceeds all expectations. Preston's l... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00
	The Pines Hotel 570 Preston Road, Clayton le Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, Lancashire, England (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction N) The Pines Hotel was built in 1895 and was originally a private gentleman's residence of Victorian design. Situated in landscaped gardens and mature woodlands, the hotel offers every modern comfort and... More info and book online.. Price from £62.00

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Chorley Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
M61 Junction 8	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction N)
Euxton Balshaw Lane Station	(1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 28	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW)
Blackpool Airport	(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NW)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction SW)
Chorley to London	(182.0 miles, 292.8 km, direction SE)