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