Welcome to Chorley
Saxon Fields, on the northern fringe of Chorley in Lancashire, offers the perfect blend of a rural-urban lifestyle. From the wild, unspoilt countryside views of the West Pennine Moors, while still providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities.
Amenities
Chorley is a thriving market town with various independent and high street shops and Chorley’s Flat Iron Market, held every Tuesday since 1498. You’ll be spoilt for choice with your weekly shop with a variety of major supermarkets and retail outlets within five minutes’ drive towards both Chorley and Buckshaw Village.
Highfield Industrial Estate offers a variety of high street names, including Aldi, B&Q and Currys. You’ll also find access to DIY suppliers, general homewares and accessories and independent eateries, as well as Chorley in Bloom Community Garden. At the same time, Chorley high street offers Morrison’s, Asda, Aldi, Marks and Spencer Food Hall and Booths. Or head in the opposite direction to Buckshaw Village, and you’ll find a Tesco, Morrison’s and Aldi, and other high street eateries, including Harvester and Costa Coffee.
Transport
Saxon Fields is ideally located to access all major commuter networks to Manchester, Preston and Bolton. The M61 is within two minutes of Saxon Fields and provides links north and south to Preston, Bolton, Wigan and Blackburn, and junction 28 of the M6 (10-minute drive) to travel further afield to Manchester.
Euxton Balshaw Lane station is a short drive from Saxon Fields and provides a direct service to Liverpool. Manchester is just a 40-minute bus ride away, and Preston can be reached in 15 minutes from Buckshaw Village or Chorley stations.
Location
Known as Lancashire’s market town, Chorley town centre offers a range of schools, retail and leisure facilities. It’s also home to a range of bars, restaurants and cafes, along with a cinema, library and Market Walk shopping centre.
Closer to home and within walking distance of Saxon Fields is the Hartwood Hall Pub and Grill, a stylish contemporary pub offering a great selection of food and drink options. Further afield, the Lock and Quay provides a pleasant spot for food and drinks overlooking the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
If you fancy exploring the local countryside, you can enjoy many walking and cycling routes, including the canal towpath and Astley Park, a large period building and park in the heart of Chorley. Or experience the unspoilt countryside views of the West Pennine Moors at Anglezarke Moor and its reservoirs.
