Astley Hall, Coach House, and Park
Grade I listed hall, dating from the 1570s.
Astley Hall, Hallgate, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XA
Capacity
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51-100
Licences
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Civil
Venue Types
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House rooms
Facilities
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Accessible parking
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Guest parking
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Wedding planner
General accessibility information:
Astley Hall
The ground floor of Astley Hall is accessible to wheelchair users. The flooring on the ground floor is a mixture of flags (Great Hall and Kitchen area), wood (passageways and Morning Room) and carpet. Upstairs it has a mixture of wooden floors (all main rooms) and carpeted corridors.
There is no lift available inside of Astley Hall – additional information materials are available on request for those who are unable to access the first and second floors of the building.
There is no hearing loop system in place
Interpretation in rooms is set at appropriate heights according to museum guidance
Any video elements are subtitled
Background music is played on occasion in the Hall but can be turned off if requested
The Coach House
The Coach House building has a Radar bathroom on the ground floor. The key is available on request to those who require it from Cafe Ambio
A lift provides access to the first floor and Coach House Gallery
The Coach House Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
The Park
The surface underfoot from the car park to the Hall and Coach House is gravel or tarmac and is level
The terrain in the park is flat around the Hall itself, with some gentle gradients in the pathways through the park.
Main paths through and around the park are tarmac or gravel and wheelchair accessible
Relaxed and original or traditional and formal – Astley Hall can host your perfect wedding ceremony. We will help you create the ceremony of your dreams in either the 400-year-old Grade I listed Astley Hall or Grade II listed Coach House.
The Great Hall room offers a breathtaking setting for a wedding ceremony; vows exchanged beneath magnificent 17th Century plaster ceilings, surrounded by rare painted panelling in the grandest room of Astley Hall.
The Coach House is a converted stable full of character and charm overlooking the spectacular grounds of Astley Hall, another fantastic space to choose for an intimate wedding venue.
Set in acres of beautiful parkland, whichever space you choose provides the ideal backdrop for capturing those special moments.
Venue hire for a wedding ceremony in the Great Hal includes:
Exclusive three-hour use of the Great Hall at Astley Hall
Seating for up to 74 people
Use of the award-winning beautiful grounds for photographs
Weddings are organised to individual requirements by our dedicated wedding coordinator
Venue hire for a wedding ceremony in the Coach House includes:
Exclusive three-hour use of the Coach House
Seating for up to 72 people
Use of the award-winning beautiful grounds for photographs
Weddings are organised to individual requirements by our dedicated wedding coordinator
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Monday Closed (except for pre-booked group and education visits)
Tuesday Closed (except for pre-booked group and education visits)
Wednesday 11am to 3pm
Thursday Closed (except for pre-booked group and education visits)
Friday Closed (except for pre-booked group and education visits)
Saturday 11am to 3pm
Sunday 11am to 3pm
Adult Day Pass £5
Child (5 – 15yrs) Day pass £3 (children under 5 free)
Family Day Pass (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £15
Adult Annual Pass £15
Child (5-15yrs) Annual Pass £9
Family Annual Pass (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £45
Residents of the Chorley Borough receive a 50% discount on admission prices (proof required)
Entry to the Coach House Art Gallery is free
Astley Hall is happy to welcome group and coach visits to the Hall for both self- guided visits (during general opening hours) and guided tours (on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Coach visits must be booked in advance to arrange parking and refreshments.
The Astley Hall coach trip package:
£10 per person
Free coach parking
Guided tour of the Hall
Free driver refreshment box
Astley Hall has a wide offer of sessions on offer to Primary and Secondary schools, all linked to the National Curriculum. We are happy to create bespoke sessions with teachers given enough time.
Education sessions must be booked in advance with the team by contacting [email protected]
Contact: [email protected]
General accessibility information:
Astley Hall
The ground floor of Astley Hall is accessible to wheelchair users. The flooring on the ground floor is a mixture of flags (Great Hall and Kitchen area), wood (passageways and Morning Room) and carpet. Upstairs it has a mixture of wooden floors (all main rooms) and carpeted corridors.
There is no lift available inside of Astley Hall – additional information materials are available on request for those who are unable to access the first and second floors of the building.
There is no hearing loop system in place
Interpretation in rooms is set at appropriate heights according to museum guidance
Any video elements are subtitled
Background music is played on occasion in the Hall but can be turned off if requested
The Coach House
The Coach House building has a Radar bathroom on the ground floor. The key is available on request to those who require it from Cafe Ambio
A lift provides access to the first floor and Coach House Gallery
The Coach House Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
The Park
The surface underfoot from the car park to the Hall and Coach House is gravel or tarmac and is level
The terrain in the park is flat around the Hall itself, with some gentle gradients in the pathways through the park.
Main paths through and around the park are tarmac or gravel and wheelchair accessible