Chorley

	Diverse historic and contemporary attractions are to be found close to the historic market town of Chorley.  Magnificent, ancient and haunted, Hoghton Tower has been home to the de Hoghton family since the Norman Conquest. Here King James I dubbed a particularly toothsome joint of beef "Sir Loin". It hosts many spectacular events, from motorcycle sprints and classic car shows to battle re-enactments and classical music concerts. 400-year old Astley Hall boasts fine old furnishings and decorations and houses an art gallery and museum with excellent collections of historic and contemporary art, textiles, ceramics and glassware.
			Designated Lancashire family attraction of the year 2002, the Camelot theme park offers fun for all ages including thrill rides, live entertainment, medieval banquets and jousting tournaments. Shopping enthusiasts will find a uniquely delightful experience at Botany Bay, a restored Victorian mill which offers five floors of antiques, collectibles, furnishings, crafts and much more.  Also one of the North West's premier venues for furniture, pictures and mirrors, bric-a-brac, antiques, collectables and memorabilia; 38,000 square feet stretching over three fascinating floors is Bygone Times.