Chapeltown is a Village in the county of Lancashire.
Chapeltown, situated in North Turton, is a quaint and picturesque village nestled in the heart of the what was the Lancashire countryside, now Blackburn and Darwen, England. A part of the larger civil parish of North Turton, this village, with its rich history and traditional English charm, stands as a testament to the enduring character of the Lancashire region.
The village is reminiscent of a bygone era, with its historic buildings, stone walls, and narrow lanes winding through the beautiful landscape. Historically, the village has seen a fair share of activity, particularly during the industrial revolution when the wider Lancashire area was a hub for the textile industry. Over the years, while many surrounding regions underwent rapid urbanization, Chapeltown has retained much of its original character. Today, its rich heritage, combined with the serene natural environment, makes it a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s a peaceful walk through the green expanses, a visit to one of its traditional pubs, or a day spent exploring its history, Chapeltown offers a unique blend of the old and the new.
Chapeltown postcode: BL7 0
There are great places to visit near Chapeltown including some great towns, villages, parks, waterfalls, woodlands, rivers and streams, old mines, ruins, historic buildings, ancient sites, historic monuments, hiking areas, hills, round cairns, lakes, bluebell woods, geological features, gardens, country parks, nature reserves, historic sites, canals, roman sites, museums, caves, limestone pavements, sssis, beaches, attractions, shopping centres, cities and castles.
Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool are some of Chapeltown best towns to visit near Chapeltown.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best villages including Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester.
Bold Venture Park, Sunnyhurst Wood, Astley Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, and Ball Grove Park are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like parks.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best waterfalls including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best woodlands including Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Don't miss Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
Chapeltown has some unmissable old mines nearby like Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Lead Mines Clough Lead Mines, Coppice Stile Lead Mine Trial, White Coppice Lead Mine, Duxbury Park Colliery (ruin), Ellerbeck Collieries (ruin), and Sykes Mine.
Ruins to visit near Chapeltown include Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin).
Don't miss Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, Astley Hall, Chorley Lodge, Belmont Paper Mills (Derelict), Blacko Tower, The Wishing Well at Hollinshead Hall, and Hoghton Tower's historic buildings if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
Ancient Sites to visit near Chapeltown include Church of Saint Stephen at Tockholes, The Quernmore Burial, Standing Stones Hill, Pikestones Chambered Long Cairn, Jepsons Gate Cairn, Black Coppice Chambered Cairn, and Dog Holes Cave.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Chapeltown area like Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice are some of Chapeltown best hiking areas to visit near Chapeltown.
Hills to visit near Chapeltown include Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
Don't miss Jepsons Gate Cairn's round cairns if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
Chapeltown has some unmissable lakes nearby like High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
Chapeltown has some unmissable bluebell woods nearby like High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods.
Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like geological features.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best gardens including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
Country Parks to visit near Chapeltown include Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Chapeltown has some unmissable nature reserves nearby like Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
Chapeltown is near some unmissable historic sites like Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory,
Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higher Wheelton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Summit to Wigan Section, Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington, Lancaster Canal at Bolton-le-Sands, and Leeds and Liverpool Canal - Rufford Branch are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like canals.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting roman sites including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
There are a several good museums in the Chapeltown area like Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
Don't miss Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot's caves if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
The area close to Chapeltown boasts some of the best limestone pavements including Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement.
There are a number of sssis near Chapeltown including Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting beaches including Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
Don't miss Madame Tussauds Blackpool, The Big One, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach's attractions if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
The Concourse Shopping Centre is a great place to visit close to Chapeltown if you like shopping centres.
There are a number of cities near Chapeltown including Preston, and Lancaster.
Castles to visit near Chapeltown include Clitheroe Castle.
Chapeltown History
There are some historic monuments around Chapeltown:
