Chorley

Chorley Cemetery Conducted Tour

Chorley Cemetery, Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LF
Description:: Chorley Cemetery on-site history and tour of graves of notable people in the history of the area.
Directions:: Meet at Chorley Cemetery main entrance gates; Southport Rd A581, 1/2m W of town centre
Map of PR7 1LF
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1330; , ,
Additional information:: Tour lasts approx. 1 1/2 hrs
Organised by:: Chorley Historical and Archaeological Society

Croston Old School, which was converted into a community centre in 2001. Chorley, Lancashire.

Photo by Croston Old School

Church Street, Croston, Chorley, Lancashire, PR26 9HA
Description:: Croston Old School was erected in 1660 and rebuilt in 1827. Closed as a school in 1999, it was converted into a community centre in 2001.
Directions:: 7 m from Chorley on A581
Map of PR26 9HA
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1300-1700
Sun 9th Sept, 1300-1700; , , , , , ,
Additional information:: Refreshments available
Organised by:: Croston Old School

St George's Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2AA; Updated: 05 September. Amended opening times, see below
Description:: The opening of a 'Waterloo Church' with an exhibition and guided tours. The focus will be historical with reference to the architecture and people associated with St George's past. See Rickman's unique hammerbeam roof and Stephen Adam's window. A worksheet for children
Directions:: 1 min from the bus station & 2 mins from the railway station. Entrance by the footpath and then yard to the right of the church front gate
Map of PR7 2AA
Opening times:: Thur 6th Sept, 1030-1600
Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1330-1630; , , , , ,
Additional information:: Light refreshments available on Thurs & Fri. Currently developing wheelchair access and disabled toilet
Organised by:: St George's Church