Things to do in Chorley- Page 2

Ignorance Is Bliss

Written and Directed by Anna Spencer.Jules' marriage is on the rocks when 'the one that got away' unexpectedly turns up on her doorstep and she suddenly finds h…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Reading Heroes - Make pirate ships

Make a moving pirate ship with this crafty STEM session.This event is aimed at children aged 4-11, although younger siblings are welcome.Booking required.There…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Traditional Sports Day . at Highfield

Get ready for a super fun Sports Day adventure packed with games, creativity, and teamwork! Join us for an exciting session where you’ll take part in classic Sp…

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Reading Heroes

Complete 3 tasks over the summer to become a reading super hero and enter the prize draw for a £50 LEGO kit.

Clayton Green Library, Chorley

Infant Massage - 6 weeks to 6 months

The sessions will: Help you to feel the relaxing effect of giving your baby a massage Strengthen the bonding process Build your confidence in handling your baby…

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Story time

A weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us.

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Toddler Rhyme Time

Discover and explore the world around us through a range of songs, books, signs and gestures.

Chorley Library, Chorley

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The Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for over 40 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.In their tim…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Reading Heroes - Mondrian Art

Come and have some fun with us using shapes and bright colours to make your own piece of art.

Chorley Library, Chorley

Gardening Project with Jigsaw/Children & Family Wellbeing Service &

Get involved in gardening and outdoor fun FREE gift for every child FREE £10 gardening voucher for every household A free packed lunch will be provided for ever…

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

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Reading heroes - CD weaving coasters

Design a colourful coaster of your very own from old CDs and recycled yarn that you can take home and use over and over.Booking required.There will be two sessi…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Adventure Orienteering/Crazy Golf . at Highfield

Get ready for a super fun outdoor adventure full of exploring, problem-solving and games! Become a mini explorer as you take part in an exciting orienteering ch…

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Reading Group

Why not come along and join in with this informal and friendly group where we read and discuss a lively mix of books?

Adlington Library, Chorley

Book club

A reading group is a great way of sharing the love of reading and inspiring you to try something different. Join our friendly book club and enjoy debate and dis…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Make a Table Football Game

Boys and girls will have lots of fun using a cardboard box, pegs, colouring and wooden dowel sticks.

Chorley Library, Chorley

Reading heroes - Pirates and parrots

Have fun this summer at the creating swashbuckling Pirates and colourful parrot.Booking required.There will be two sessions during the day:10am - 10:45am 11am -…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Carnival Day! . at Highfield

Step right up and join us for a bright, busy and exciting Carnival Day full of fun, colour and creativity!

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Princess Ball

Join The Frozen Sisters, Belle and Aurora for two hours of live singing, party games and dancing. There'll be lots of photo opportunity with the princesses also…

Park Hall Hotel, Chorley

Reading Heroes - Make a Koinobori

Create your own Koinobori (Japanese Carp Kite) to swim in the summer skies!Booking required.There will be two sessions during the day:10am - 10:45am 11am - 11:4…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Reading heroes - National Sandwich Day

Join us to celebrate national sandwich day with a range of themed activities including crafting a zigzag (non-edible) sandwich, a quiz and a treasure hunt.This…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Reading Heroes - Make Your Own Treasure Chest

Come and make a wooden box where you can keep your own special treasures.Have fun gluing your sticks to make your chest, then you can colour and decorate it how…

Chorley Library, Chorley

Reading Heroes - Summer fun

A fun summer activity at the library.This event is aimed at children aged 4-11, although younger siblings are welcome.Booking required.There will be two session…

Chorley Library, Chorley

The Totally Improvised Musical

The Totally Improvised MusicalEvery night is opening night as these top improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

NA2 - National Anthems -The Return

National Anthems: After the success of last years event we decided not to wait another 10years.

Park Hall Nightclub, Chorley

Cluedo

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan LynnWritten by Sandy RustinAdditional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric PriceDirected by Rebecca DickinsonIts a dark and st…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Nurture Parenting Programme

Based on Four ConstructsSelf-Awareness, Empathy, Appropriate expectations, Positive Discipline The course will allow parents and carers to explore different app…

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Infant Massage (6wks - 6mths old) @ Duke Street Family Hub

The sessions will: Help you to feel the relaxing effect of giving your baby a massage Strengthen the bonding process Build your confidence in handling your baby…

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

Solihull Parenting Course

The Solihull Approach is an evidence-based parenting framework focused on emotional health, supporting parents of children aged 0-18 years through containment,…

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

Riding the Rapids @ Highfield Family Hub :30pm - 12pm for 10 weeks

This course is booked via referral only for triage purposes. Please ring Chorley Family Hub 01257 516466. Research shows that parents and carers who attend Ridi…

Highfield Family Hub, Chorley

Knit and natter

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns.

Adlington Library, Chorley

Sally-Ann Hayward: Older, Bolder

SALLY-ANN HAYWARD: OLDER. BOLDER.Sally has never felt more comfortable in her own skin.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case Of The Masked Magician

When (mid-show) the Masked Magician disappears, completely, magically and seemingly forever, Sherlock Holmes (with Watson in tow) plunges into a secret world of…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Dan Nightingale & FriendsAnother tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

Rob Rouse: Funny BonesStar of BBCs Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Daves One Night Stand.Hes a man with genuinely funny bones The S…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Phil Elllis - Bath MatSold OutMulti-award winning 'comic genius' ( The Scotsman ) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full na…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Refocus & Renew - five ways to wellbeing Friday 1pm - 2.30pm - at Duke Street

This course is for 6 weeks and is suitable for parents that may be struggling with low mood, confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and stress.

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

WiFi Wars: Interactive Comedy Game Show Halloween Special

Two shows in one day - Therell be different games and quizzes at each show, so feel free to do what many others have done in the past, and come to both.WiFi War…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Telling Tales with Andrew Michael Hurley

For our last event of 2026 we are thrilled to be joined by a Andrew Michael Hurley, a key figure in the current folk-horror resurgence.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Allyson June Smith : Allyson Wonderland

In a world thats imploding, an hour in the company of Allyson Smith is the only antidote youll ever need.Brilliantly witty and wonderfully warm, shell guide you…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time

Christopher, 15 years old, stands beside Mrs Shears dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is und…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions!

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Olaf Falafel

Shortlisted for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Best Show Award in 2025.The best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging Falafel is back with another thickly-sliced…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Wacky Woody's World of Magic

Join Manchester's top kids magician Wacky Woody as he travels the world on a mission for the Magic Circle to find a magic trick from every continent.This show i…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha LifetimePaul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburghs Royal Infirmar…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

The Swing Commanders

This hugely talented, high-energy Lancashire band has wowed listeners and dancers alike through its unique presentation of some of the finest music from the 30s…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Bump Birth and Beyond Thursday 12th &

The sessions will:· help you to prepare for parenthood· Safer sleep for your baby· Support on feeding your baby· How to ensure your home is safe and ready for y…

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

The Bar-steward Sons of Val Doonican

Hailing from Barnsley Rock City in t'North, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission!

Chorley Theatre, Chorley