Our history
First opened as a museum in 1924, Astley Hall, Coach House and Park is a beautiful tourist spot located next to Chorley town centre offering families and friends a great day out. Within the grounds you will find acres of stunning parkland, the breath-taking Grade I historic house, the modernised Coach House which includes Café Ambio, the scenic Walled Garden, an exciting Pets Corner and an array of sports pitches and play areas.
After two years of renovation work, the Hall is now open. See opening hours and admission info.
What’s on at Astley
Discover What’s On in Astley Park and the Coach House Gallery.
Activities from Astley
Ever Lasting Cupcakes!
What’s better than a cupcake? EVER LASTING CUPCAKES that’s what!
Click the link below for instructions on making your own salt dough cupcakes that you can make, decorate and keep forever.
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Astley Hall, Coach House and Park
Discover
…the interesting assortment of plants, flowers and home grown vegetables in the wonderful surroundings of the Walled Garden.
Explore
…the amazing Royalists’ Retreat and toddler play areas while parents or grandparents grab a snack from the adjacent pavilion.
Enjoy
…one of the many fantastic events that take place at Astley Hall, Coach House and Park throughout the year.
Immerse
…yourself in nature in the Sensory Garden or venturing along one of the park’s woodland trails, including the enchanting snow drop trail that blooms at the beginning of every year.
Treat
…your taste buds at the stylish Café Ambio. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or coffee and a cake, the food and drink is regionally sourced and beautifully prepared.
Encounter
…furry, feathered and scaly friends in the delightful Pets’ Corner down by the pavilion and play areas.
Reflect
…on the at the sacrifice of the men and women of the Chorley Borough who served during World War One in the outdoor space at the Garden of Reflection.
Play
…some traditional fun family games on the tennis courts, bowling greens and putting greens with equipment that is free to hire between April and the end of September.
The Hall and Collection
Six centuries of history
Journey through over 400 years of history to reveal the secrets of Astley Hall, one of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West.
Astley then and now
This surprising building features some of the most breath-taking mid-17th century plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and very fine English oak furniture.