Hidden gems - Heritage buildings in Chorley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated May, 2024)

Hidden gems: Heritage buildings in Chorley

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chorley. This list contains 26 places from Heritage building category.

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The Coningsby Hospital Museum

Museum

👍👍 Learnt a lot, the volunteers will tell you about the history and stories relating to the exhibitions. Opens on a donation basis, spend as long as you want wandering around. Opens on a Wednesday and Saturday 11-3, a five minute walk from the town centre.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~180.85 km from centre)

Chatterley Whitfield Colliery Heritage Centre - First Saturday Of Month (not restricted buildings)

History museum

👍👍 The guys are really friendly and knowledgeable sharing there own experiences with you. The site is fascinating and fully of history not only about the site but mining In itself. This site is a real gem and it is important to ensure that it is preserved for future generations to learn about the impor...

4.90 (92 reviews) (~73.46 km from centre)

The Common Room

Heritage building

👍👍 Historical building with good displays and plenty to do for children,has a nice tea room/bar.

4.90 (80 reviews) (~156.59 km from centre)

J. W. Evans Silver Factory

Museum

👍👍 Very amazing historical treasure. The guides Sarah and Jane made it come to life with their knowledge and informative talk. Highly recommended this property it's fantastic.

4.80 (96 reviews) (~141.3 km from centre)

Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland

Church

👍👍 The refurbishment has really gone well. The craft market set the tone with loads of bargains to be had. Life of Pie, the pies were excellent and very well priced

4.80 (92 reviews) (~157.86 km from centre)

St Mary's Church (ruin), Colston Bassett

Place of worship

👍 Lovely old church ruin. Great for different images.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~139.75 km from centre)

Piel Castle

Castle

Stone remains of a 14th-century castle & fortress, reachable only by a small ferry.

4.70 (149 reviews) (~55.99 km from centre)

St James' Priory

Heritage building

👍👍 A very special haven in the centre of Bristol. Cafe open Mon to Fri and the oldest building in Bristol. Beautiful stained glass with a special story attached to it. Well worth a visit.

4.70 (87 reviews) (~247.61 km from centre)

Chillington Hall

Heritage building

👍👍 What a lovely grade 1 listed Georgian country house this place is, located not far from Brewood, in Staffordshire. The lake and parkland surrounding the house were landscaped by that famous Capability Brown. The house dates back to 1724. Apparently it replaced the 16th century home of the High She...

4.70 (84 reviews) (~117.31 km from centre)

Castle Acre, Castle & Bailey Gate

Castle

👍 Interesting and well signposted castle ruins. If you want to buy a guidebook you the priory one includes the castle. You can only get it from the priory though.

4.70 (71 reviews) (~245.27 km from centre)

All Saints Church

Church

1860s church featuring stained-glass windows & decor by prominent Arts & Crafts–movement artists.

4.70 (26 reviews) (~245.82 km from centre)

Bedern Hall

Wedding venue

👍👍 We used Bedern Hall as our wedding venue for our small, intimate wedding this year. It was a beautiful place to get married and throughout the organising of the wedding, Elly (Hall Manager) was very responsive and accommodating. I absolutely love that Bedern Hall is such a hidden gem in the centre o...

4.60 (121 reviews) (~104.87 km from centre)

ECP&DA Sandiacre Lock

Heritage building

4.60 (90 reviews) (~122.53 km from centre)

Leigh Spinners Mill

Heritage building

👍👍 Popped into the visitors centre and was blown away by the displays and the giant wheel that used to power the mill. The guides were well versed in the buildings history. Had a look around the rest of the mill, and there's a lot going on in the building. Will definately be back.

4.60 (66 reviews) (~22.67 km from centre)

National Trust - The Hardmans' House

Heritage building

👍👍 A great story about the Hardman's and a fascinating insight into their lives. A plethora of guides ensured that the story was not dull The rooms were interesting. With the new grant, the story will get better. No flash photography is allowed. Entry by timed tour might make it difficult to get in dur...

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4.60 (30 reviews) (~39.96 km from centre)

Auckland Castle Deer House

Historical landmark

👍👍 A great walk around the Deer Park and along the river bank. The building is interesting (you just walk round the edges) and the park land is beautiful.

4.50 (148 reviews) (~125.27 km from centre)

Temple Church

Historical landmark

Shell of a 12th-century church that survived a WWII bombing on a former Knights Templar church site.

4.50 (131 reviews) (~248.35 km from centre)

Amerton Railway

Rail museum

👍👍 Lovely experience even in a foot of snow. Santa and the elves were great and even provided sherry and pressies. A Christmas stream train treat for all

4.50 (127 reviews) (~101.25 km from centre)

Marmion Tower

Historical place

👍👍 A monument of interest, right by the river, set in a lovely little village, easy to access and free to enter. However, there's not much to explore and watch out for the narrow stone steps. You can only get up as far as the first floor but the limited information on the plate outside whets your appet...

4.50 (111 reviews) (~87.96 km from centre)

Grange Court

Heritage building

👍👍 A lovely mixture of old and new. The original Grange Court is beautiful and a very historic timber building. Well worth visiting. The modern part is excellent, very very clean and covers 2 or 3 floors. There is a superb cafe just off the foyer with plenty of seating and a great atmosphere has been c...

4.50 (91 reviews) (~162.33 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Heritage buildings in Chorley, United Kingdom