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Astley Hall is to the west of Chorley Town centre off the A581 Chorley-Southport road; from local roads around Chorley follow the Southport signs until you pick up our brown signs. We are only 5 minutes from Junction 8 of the M61, which links in with the M55 and M6 for those travelling from the north, the M65 for those travelling from the east and the M60 for those travelling from the Manchester area. From Liverpool and the south we are about a 15 minute drive from Junction 27 of the M6 - follow the A49 Preston signs until you see the brown signs at the village of Euxton. Parking for cars and coaches is available in the Astley village car park to the rear of Astley Hall. This is approximately a 300m flat walk from the front of the Hall. Disabled badge holders can drive to the front of the Hall via a council depot to the rear of the Hall. Access through the depot is restricted and advance notice, if at all possible, would be appreciated. There is no charge for parking. |
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Chorley is served by regular buses from surrounding towns, including, Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester and Preston. From the town's bus station C8/9 minibuses operate every 15 minutes to Astley village (except Sundays). |
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| Chorley is on the Blackpool/Preston/Manchester line, only 30 minutes from the centre of Manchester. Chorley railway station is approximately 20 minutes walk from Astley Hall, through Astley Park, or buses are available from the bus station. Euxton Balshaw Lane is on the Liverpool/Wigan/Preston line and is approximately a 25 minute walk from Astley Hall. | |
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Astley
Hall Museum and Art Gallery
Astley Park, Chorley, Lancashire, England PR7 1NP Tel. 01257 515555 |