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.
Towns to visit near Chapeltown include Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool.
Chapeltown has some unmissable villages nearby like 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 some of Chapeltown best parks to visit near Chapeltown.
There are a number of waterfalls near Chapeltown including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Woodlands to visit near Chapeltown include Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Chapeltown include Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth.
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 are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like old mines.
Old Lyons Colliery (ruin), Higher Pasture Barn (ruin), Ripping (ruin), Wheelton Plantation, Blackhurst (ruin), Heatherlea (ruin), and Shop Fold (ruin) are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like ruins.
Historic Buildings to visit near Chapeltown include 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.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best ancient sites including 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.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting historic monuments including Jubilee Tower, Bevis and the Ruined Summerhouse, and Cromwell's Bridge.
There are a several good hiking areas in the Chapeltown area like Anglezarke, Lead Mines Clough, High Bullough Wood, Stronstrey Bank, Lister Mill Quarry, Great Hill, and White Coppice.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting hills including Standing Stones Hill, Great Hill, Healey Nab, Spitlers Edge, Will Narr, Warton Crag, and Parlick.
Round Cairns to visit near Chapeltown include Jepsons Gate Cairn.
Lakes to visit near Chapeltown include High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
High Bullough Wood, Duxbury Woods, Hill Top Wood, Warton Crag, and Roddlesworth Woods are some of Chapeltown best bluebell woods to visit near Chapeltown.
Geological Features to visit near Chapeltown include Stronstrey Bank, White Coppice Quarry, Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement, Sykes Mine, and The Great Stone of Fourstones.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best gardens including The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower.
There are a several good country parks in the Chapeltown area like Yarrow Valley Country Park, Worden Park, Cuerden Valley Country Park, Witton Country Park, Beacon Fell, Langroyd Country Park, and Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Nature Reserves to visit near Chapeltown include Top Lodge, Longworth Clough, Leighton Moss, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Ball Grove Park, Upper Ball Grove Lodge, and Mere Sands Wood.
The area around Chapeltown's best historic sites can be found at Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
The area around Chapeltown boasts some of the best canals including 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.
There are a number of roman sites near Chapeltown including Ribchester Roman Bath House, and Ribchester Roman Museum.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting museums including Ribchester Roman Museum, The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and Harris Museum - Art Gallery and Library Preston.
The area around Chapeltown features a number of interesting caves including Dog Holes Cave, Fairy Hole, and County Pot.
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement is one of Chapeltown's best, nearby limestone pavements to visit in Chapeltown.
Warton Crag S.S.S.I, and West Pennine Moors are some of Chapeltown best sssis to visit near Chapeltown.
There are a number of beaches near Chapeltown including Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
Attractions to visit near Chapeltown include Madame Tussauds Blackpool, The Big One, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
The area around Chapeltown's best shopping centres can be found at The Concourse Shopping Centre.
Don't miss Preston, and Lancaster's cities if visiting the area around Chapeltown.
Clitheroe Castle is one of Chapeltown's best, nearby castles to visit in Chapeltown.
Chapeltown History
There are some historic monuments around Chapeltown:
