About 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 for visitors to enjoy.

The Hall is perhaps best known for its stunning Jacobean plasterwork ceilings and the house is built around an internal Elizabethan courtyard. The four wings of the house were extended by the families who lived here and most of the original features are retained to this day.

The walled garden is a dedicated event space and since the Heritage Lottery funded renovation project in 2009 it has built up a varied programme of cultural events throughout the year. The east facing part of the walled garden is home to a community food growing project and includes a small orchard alongside raised beds full of vegetables, fruits, herbs and salads. Much of the produce is used by Café Ambio, the onsite café within the Coach House building.

Café Ambio is open 7 days a week. The team are passionate about locally sourced home-made food, freshly baked scones, cakes, quality coffees and refreshments.

Opening times

Astley Hall

We open every Saturday and Sunday 12noon - 4:30pm

Also we are open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12noon - 4:30pm during school holidays.

Schools and Group Tours

We conduct both school trips and guided tours please contact us to arrange a visit.

Café Ambio

Café Ambio is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 4.00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Coach House

The Coach House is open to the general public 7 days a week from 9.30am until 4.30pm.

The Walled Garden

Our fully restored Victorian walled garden is open to the general public 7 days a week from 9.30am until 4.30pm.

Astley Park

The rest of Astley Park is an open access space which is never locked up.

Pets Corner

Visit pets corner Monday to Friday 10am until 3.30pm and 11am until 3pm at weekends.

Prices

Astley Hall Coach House is free admission although we do welcome donations from visitors in order to maintain these fantastic buildings.

Some events are ticketed so please check What's on for details regarding each specific event.

We charge for group tours and school tours as we open the Hall up especially for these activities. Please see groups visits and school visits for more information.

Astley Park is an open access park with no charges. Bowls and tennis equipment can also be hired free of charge.

Download fees and charges for hiring Astley Hall & the Coach House.

Photo of Astley Hall copyright Chorley Council