Towngate
Built-up area in Chorley, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.627, -2.752 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 50 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01257 (Coppull) |
Towngate is a busy, historic street in the heart of Chorley, Lancashire, England, forming part of the town centre and the old market quarter. It’s lined with a mix of Victorian and Georgian buildings, independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs, and still shows the character of a market town rather than a modern shopping mall, with a number of attractive listed facades and easy access to nearby green spaces such as Astley Park.
Historically the area grew with Chorley’s textile and printing trades, and today Towngate remains a focus for local retail and civic life, hosting market activity and community events; the town’s identity - from the local Chorley cake to small businesses - is visible on the street. Good transport links make it simple to reach Preston and Manchester, while ongoing regeneration keeps the area lively for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Towngate
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Liverpool 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Birkenhead 21 miles33.8 km
- Preston 10.3 miles16.6 km
- St. Helens 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Wigan 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Warrington 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Burnley 23.6 miles38 km
- Blackburn 14 miles22.6 km
- Blackpool 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bolton 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Salford 21.3 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Mawdesley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hilldale Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bispham Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hill Dale Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Heskin Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Eccleston Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Heskin Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Parbold Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mossy Lea Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wrightington Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Towngate
L40 2QU, L40 2RF, L40 2QZ, L40 3SX, L40 3PP, L40 2QY, L40 2RE, L40 3SE, L40 3SF
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Manchester Airport 27.2 miles43.8 km
- Rufford Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Parbold Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Towngate Ad
- The Hinds Head Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Classic Lodges - Farington Lodge 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Winckley Stays 5 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
Schools in Towngate
- St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley Primary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Dam Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 6.8 miles11 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Spring Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km