What to do and see in Chorley, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

Ellerbeck Narrowboats offers self-steer canal boat hire along the Leeds and Liverpool canal. With no experience or license necessary, you could be boating through the beautiful countryside at a time that suits you. Families, parties, work and club outings all welcome

Chorley Theatre is a volunteer-run independent venue staging plays, musicals, pantos, touring comedy, music and films.Built in 1910, it has been owned and operated by amdram group CADOS since 1960 and produces at least 6 full shows per year, plus 2 by Chorley Youth Theatre. It's an ideal venue for comedy shows by top stand-up comedians, and the regular film showings are digitally projected on to the big screen, with Surround Sound. There's a great-priced bar and the building has full disabled access. Any profits go back into the upkeep of the building, and all income comes from ticket and bar sales.

THE WORKSHOP The workshop offers a 3-4 hour experience for the keenest of gin fans. Combined with an informal talk, drinks and nibbles, customers can create their own bottle of Gin TOURS An intimate, social setting to discuss Cuckoo Gin and try the perfect serves

One of Lancashire's most historic halls set in the beautiful park of the same name. The history of the Hall itself is full of intrigue, with stories of plotting and religious turmoil. It dates back to Elizabethan times with changes and additions over the centuries, all helping make a visit to the Hall a fascinating and enjoyable experience. This grade 1 listed building is the jewel in Chorley's crown, with stunning plaster work and architectural features. As the town's museum and art gallery it is also home to items of local historical interest. William Shakespeare and Oliver Cromwell are some of the famous guests to stay at the hall.

A unique retail and leisure destination that will hopefully appeal to all the family. Featuring over 40 unique shops & businesses which includes a leading art gallery, high class butchers, craft studios, food shops, ladies & gents clothing, gifts with a difference, handbags & Jewellery, childrens clothing & toys, hair & beauty, furniture, fredericks ice cream, Ladies & gents clothing, Crafty Potter Craft Cafe, Licensed Two Birds Tea Room, a Bridal Shop and even a Hat Hire and much more. Please note there is disabled parking, disabled ramps to two of the three entrances, wide walkways, disabled toilets, and wide entrances to all ground floor shops. We unfortunately have not been permitted to install any lifts to the first floor by the Fire Services due to the fact the buildings are part wooden structures and this would raise health & safety issues re any evacuation.

Battlefield LIVE Pennine is team based outdoor "laser-tag" using military grade infra-red gaming guns in a 8 acre purpose built outdoor arena. Unlike paintball, you can battle without the bruises! Played much like live video games such as Fortnite or Call Of Duty, you will be sent on exciting and often complex missions that involve skill, accuracy and quick thinking. You will use sophisticated (and seriously cool!)metal gaming guns and as the ammunition is electronic there's no hidden extras, everything is provided. Our battlefield is designed to provide a mixture of challenging game maps. From high vantage points to open fields, dug out observation bunkers and the abandoned village farm, the laser combat zones will give you a taste of real military exercises and modern warfare. This is great value fun for team-building, Stags & Hens, sports teams etc and not just for kids! Why not sign up as an annual member and save £££'s? Minimum age 8 yrs old... maximum age ??? Contact us now!