astley hall

katec776

The ceilings at Astley Hall are the most amazing ones Ive seen. Definitely worth a visit. A very good museum and the kids loved touring around the building.

SpikeSeasider50

Trotted down to Astley Hall for last winters xmas light show and was very impressed. The hall was open so it was a good chance to see how the old place looked. plenty to see and wander around as well. a couple of ladies dressed in old fashioned dress and all it lacked really was some old music. well worth the visit if they do it again.

Shazydyl

Love this beautiful old hall I took my 8 year old son to Astley park then decided to visit the hall it's free and steeped in history. They had an exabition for ww1 which had a list and pictures of Chorley PALS my son loved it there is also fun activity sheets for the kids which they have to find objects throughout the hall. I would encourage everyone to go and have a look and enjoy the café and park which surrounds the hall.

seanm207

This is a lovely old hall, full of atmosphere and history. Well worth a visit to both the hall and the lovely park.

MargaretR785

Elizabethan hall retained in it's original condition..very atmospheric interior and always a good exhibition to enjoy.

markpZ2386LE

Lovely unexpected trip. A nice sunny Sunday stroll around beautiful grounds. Pets corner is great and would definitely recommend for younger ones and younger ones at heart. Jabba the giant rabbit a definite highlight. Also a beautiful cenotaph memorial and a great Chorley Remembers War exhibition. A shame the actual hall was closed but a really nice afternoon out with lots of other nice things besides the Hall.

84daisym

i loved this place, easy to imagine as you stroll round, the aristocrats that lived here. I have in the past been on a private trip tour that shows all that is not open to the general public. that was really amazing. History has it that Oliver Cromwell hid here in a priest hole with an underground passage in which he escaped, leading to the parish church. History text books brought to life. The gardens are beautiful in the summer for exploring and picnics too.

844sandras

As we live by the park and hall we are regular visitors and take all our visitors. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is child friendly and the only fault I could possibly find is that it is not open daily.

598margarets

Astley Hall and the park are lovely we travelled to the park via the Chorley Land Train which is fun and a novel way to get to the park it is running each Saturday until Christmas it's only £2 for adults £1 for children for a return trip unless they are going to see Father Christmas.

grahamb556

We went with my aged mother in July 2014. It was a pleasant and varied experience. The staff in different facilities sought to make the visit the best they could. one sought out a DVD player so my mother who could not climb stairs see what she was missing in the old part of the oldest attraction. The café staff were thoughtful and kind. There were other exhibitions I enjoyed too. I returned on my own later and found it even better.

ramblinsid

Built in 1578, Astley Hall has been added to over the centuries but its essential Elizabethan character remains. The Great Hall with its panels depicting famous figures of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries gets the tour off to an excellent start, but there is something of interest in every room, including a bed in which Oliver Cromwell is though to have slept in after the Battle of Preston. But best of all are the spectacular plasterwork ceilings installed in the 1660s. Unfortunately, however, the famous Long Gallery was closed at the time of our visit for some sort of conservation survey - not sure why that would stop visitors viewing it when there were no surveyors there (i.e. Sunday). A first-class exhibition in the adjacent Coach House on Chorley's involvement in two World Wars provides partial compensation.

Robert-J

Anton F from Sweden is confused. The title "Sir Loin" was given by the King at Hoghton Tower, to the north-east of Chorley town, and not Astley Hall which is very central in Chorley in the middle of Astley Park.

AntonFiskviken

Whoever knew where 'Sir Loin' came from?? The term we all know is a joint of beef, and a nice one at that. Well a trip here will give you all you need to know. It is here where the cut was knighted by Edward VIII. The chair on which it was done was re-donated back there by non other than the late local entrepreneur Mr Rimmer. Some good, tasty history has been preserved. This chair has been moved to another section of the museum, but ask to see it. It will complete your enjoyment of your next joint of Sir Loin.

JACKO452

We were pleasantly surprised with our visit to this old Elizabethan house & grounds as it caters for all the family, is full of interest and entry is free. On arrival we were greeted by the sound of a group of crafters chipping away at pieces of wood which they were shaping in to little stools.The Walled Gardens were impressive with interesting flowers, plants & vegetables growing there.Moving on, we entered the main grounds which had large areas of open space, a lovely lake with ducks, & a beautiful Elizabethan mansion.Inside the house we marvelled at the amazing decorative ceilings and enjoyed exploring the various rooms. Unfortunately we were unable to visit the Upper Storey as conservation work was in progress.We walked in the grounds & noticed a couple of play areas & a Pet's Corner for children as well as a large play area with football posts & picnic tables.Before we left, we visited the Cafe and finally enjoyed 'The Chorley Pals Experience 'where we learned a lot about the area in war time.Chorley Council can rightly be proud of the way in which they and other volunteers have maintained this excellent site. It is well worth a visit.

johneC8473ZD

A relaxing park, wwith varied walks, open spaces, childrens play areas, wooded areas, lake with wildlife by the Hall itself, Bowling Greens (CROWN GREEN), football pitches, with various shows other activities throught the Summer Months. The Hall itself is welll worth a visit, with it's attached quite walled garden and Coach House with Cafe facilities and at this time an excellent tribute to the fallen of the 1914-1918 war. An afternoon well spent (it's free) or indeed depending what is taking place, make it a full day.