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, shopping centres, cities and castles.
Darwen, Chorley, Leyland, Nelson, Blackburn, Burnley, and Blackpool are some of Chapeltown best towns to visit near Chapeltown.
Ryal Fold, Tockholes, Brinscall, White Coppice, Heath Charnock, Higher Wheelton, and Ribchester are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like villages.
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 features a number of interesting waterfalls including Bold Venture Waterfall, Sunnyhurst Waterfalls, Hatch Brook Waterfall, Holts Flat Waterfall, Lead Mines Clough Waterfall, Sheep Pen Waterfall, and Old Brooks Waterfall.
Chapeltown's best nearby woodlands can be found at Sunnyhurst Wood, Wheelton Plantation, High Bullough Wood, Back Plantation, Spen Wood, Duxbury Woods, and Longworth Clough.
Sunnyhurst Brook, Hatch Brook, Dean Black Brook, Eller Brook, River Yarrow at Duxbury Woods, Ease Gill, and River Roddlesworth are some of Chapeltown best rivers and streams to visit near Chapeltown.
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 some of Chapeltown best ruins to visit near Chapeltown.
Chapeltown's best nearby historic buildings can be found at 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.
There are a several good historic monuments in the Chapeltown area like 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.
There are a number of round cairns near to Chapeltown including Jepsons Gate Cairn.
There are a number of lakes near Chapeltown including High Bullough Reservoir, Anglezarke Reservoir, White Coppice Mill Pond, Big Lodge Water, Top Lodge, The Blue Lagoon, and Lower Ogden Reservoir.
There are a number of bluebell woods near Chapeltown including 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, and Sykes Mine are some of Chapeltown best geological features to visit near Chapeltown.
The Evaders' Garden, Astley Walled Garden, and Hoghton Tower are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like gardens.
Chapeltown's best nearby country parks can be found at 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.
Places near Chapeltown feature a number of interesting historic sites including Black Coppice Mill Stone Factory.
There are a several good canals in the Chapeltown area like 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 several good roman sites in the Chapeltown area like 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.
There are a number of caves near Chapeltown 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.
Chapeltown has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blackpool, Half Moon Bay, The Shore (Bolton-le-Sands), and Hest Bank Wharf.
Chapeltown is near some unmissable shopping centres like The Concourse Shopping Centre,
Preston, and Lancaster are great places to visit near Chapeltown if you like cities.
Castles to visit near Chapeltown include Clitheroe Castle.
Chapeltown History
There are some historic monuments around Chapeltown:
