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Chorley

Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, England, and the administrative centre of the Borough of Chorley. It lies to the south of the West Pennine Moors near the River Yarrow. The town has a long history as a market settlement and developed during the industrial era with textile manufacturing and other light industries.

The town's historic core includes Astley Hall in Astley Park, a 16th-century manor house now used as

Chorley is governed by Chorley Borough Council, with representative roles at county level in Lancashire. The

Chorley is connected by road to surrounding towns via the A6 and other routes, and has a

a
museum
and
event
space.
The
nearby
town
centre
serves
as
a
commercial
hub
with
a
weekly
market
and
a
mixture
of
independent
and
chain
retail.
The
area
contains
several
places
of
worship
and
is
known
for
its
parks
and
green
spaces.
town
forms
part
of
the
surrounding
rural
and
semi-urban
areas
with
a
diverse
economy
that
includes
retail,
manufacturing,
and
professional
services.
railway
station
providing
regional
rail
services.
Local
schools
include
primary
and
secondary
institutions
serving
the
town
and
nearby
communities.