Astley Hall

Astley Hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a Grade I listed historic house.

The Hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park which include historic woodland, a lake, a fully renovated Victorian walled garden alongside clean and modern facilities. Built in 1578, Astley Hall spans many fascinating historical periods and offers countless opportunities for learning outside the classroom. We offer a variety of sessions, rooted in the local experience and linked to various aspects of the curriculum. We encourage pupils to develop skills such as historical enquiry, literacy and communication.

Contact:

Astley Hall and Coach House, Off Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1XA
Telephone: 01257 515151
Email: astleyhall@chorley.gov.uk

Website: astleypark.co.uk

Facilities

  • Limited Accessibility
  • Toilets
  • Lunch Facilities
  • Resource Boxes
  • Coach Parking

Booking & Details

To book:

Please contact astleyhall@chorley.gov.uk  with your enquiry. The Education and Engagement Officer will get back to you promptly. They will send you a booking form if you wish to engage our services, and you will
receive a booking confirmation upon completion.

Learning Sessions & Activities

Activity

Homes a Long Time Ago

This session is a gentle introduction to how people lived in the past.

  • KS 1
  • KS 2
  • History
  • Local History
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Activity

Plague, Potions and Pestilence!

Explore a ghastlier side to Astley Hall.

  • KS 2
  • History
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Activity

The Great Fire of London

A fun workshop (with lots of hands-on activities) exploring how the Great Fire of London began, spread and was tackled.

  • KS 1
  • History (Famous Events Before Living Memory)
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Activity

'Warts and all!' Portraits Inspired by the Past

Study the magnificent portraits in Astley Hall and create your own artistic masterpiece.

  • KS 1
  • KS 2
  • Art
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Additional Activities

Tours

We offer private tours for all primary or secondary schools and colleges who can make use of the building and its fantastic collections for a variety of different topics. Our collections are an excellent starting point for studying a wide variety of subjects from local history to art and design.

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Temporary Exhibitions

We are happy to accommodate school visits to our temporary art exhibitions within Astley Hall and the Farmhouse Gallery. We usually arrange slots for an hour at a time and can provide clipboards and pencils for your visit. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. You can keep up to date with our exhibitions at: astleypark.co.uk/whats-on

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Outreach and Digital Sessions

Resource Boxes

Our resource boxes are available for schools/groups to loan. They contain a mixture of real and replica artefacts, alongside teachers notes and suggested activities. We currently offer boxes on the subject of:

• Chorley’s War- A look at the 1st World War and the Chorley Pals

• Feast!- Created to help schools set up their own Medieval/Tudor feast in their classrooms

Please get in touch for further information about cost of hire and box contents.

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