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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 OUP.
Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House.
A trust was founded in the 1920 when the Hall was about to be
demolished, since then the Hall has been a museum and Gallery
and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall is open to the public
every day except Saturdays when we are closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk.
About 8 miles north of Chorley.
Hoghton Tower Garden,
Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986. An
extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices.
www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 6 miles north of Chorley.
SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel: 01772 422041.The
restored 16th century Grammar School is now a museum reflecting
the borough's history and is the venue for a monthly exhibitions
programme. The School was one of the earliest in the county and
dates from 1524. Much of the present building dates from c.1580
and is a fine example of the local timber framed construction
technique. About 3 miles north of Chorley.
The British Commercial
vehicle Museum, King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston PR25 2LE. Tel:
01772 451011. This is one of Britians most important heritage
collections - a unique display of historic commercial vehicles
and buses spanning a Century of truck and bus building. www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk.
About 3 miles north of Chorley.
Wigan Pier, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4EU. Tel: 01942 323666. Situated
on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Wigan Pier is one
of the north west’s favourite visitor attractions. At the
heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic
recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding
Lancashire. The Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine, considered to
be one of ‘the world's marvels of engineering’, has
now been given a new lease of life, roaring back into action
in September 2004. About 8 miles south of Chorley.
Reebok Stadium/Museum,
Burnden Way, Middlebrook Leisure & Retail Park, Bolton BL6
6JW - Tel: 01204 673670. Take a look behind the scenes at the
Reebok Stadium, one of the finest in Europe and the home of Bolton
Wanderers. The tour begins at the interactive Museum and Tour
Centre where the history of one of the founding members of the
Football League is brought to life. The tour includes a visit
to the players' dressing and warm-up rooms, the officials' changing
rooms, the managers' dug-out and the media interview room. www.bwfc.co.uk.
About 7 miles south of Chorley.
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