Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green

Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green Keeping our Lancashire coalmining heritage alive

Free entry, donations welcome
Family & dog friendly
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Summer Opening times

Saturday: 1pm to 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday: 1pm to 5pm
Thursday: 1pm to 5pm

Closed:
Christmas Eve Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day

Two cyclists, Joanne & Julie joined us yesterday for a visit & a cream tea. Great to see you both. Please do come agai...
15/06/2026

Two cyclists, Joanne & Julie joined us yesterday for a visit & a cream tea.

Great to see you both. Please do come again

Today we gratefully received some assistance from two Scouts, who volunteered their services and thoroughly enjoyed them...
14/06/2026

Today we gratefully received some assistance from two Scouts, who volunteered their services and thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the process. They had a lovely day.

Thank you so much for your help

We recycle everything at the museum….Black bin - general waste Brown bin - glass and bottlesBlue bin - volunteers🤣🤣 ...
09/06/2026

We recycle everything at the museum….
Black bin - general waste
Brown bin - glass and bottles
Blue bin - volunteers
🤣🤣

A fabulous day for our car show yesterday in conjunction with North West Classic Vehicles. Which was your favourite?
08/06/2026

A fabulous day for our car show yesterday in conjunction with North West Classic Vehicles. Which was your favourite?

Coming down today for the Classic Car Show? You'll be able to grab a snack or cream tea in our newly fitted Pop Up Tea ...
07/06/2026

Coming down today for the Classic Car Show? You'll be able to grab a snack or cream tea in our newly fitted Pop Up Tea Room.

Hope tp see you later

Classic Car Show tomorrow (Sunday) in conjunction with North West Classic Vehicles, 11am - 4pm. Do come & join us on sit...
06/06/2026

Classic Car Show tomorrow (Sunday) in conjunction with North West Classic Vehicles, 11am - 4pm.

Do come & join us on site.

Trains will be running. Our replica miners cottage, Lamp Room & Visitor Centre will be open to visit.

Hot food, drinks and snacks available, plus you could visit our shop for a souvenir.

Parking is free from Whitehead Lane. Donations very welcome

6th June is the anniversary of the Astley Green Coliery disaster which took place in 1939. 5 men died and in memory of ...
06/06/2026

6th June is the anniversary of the Astley Green Coliery disaster which took place in 1939.

5 men died and in memory of this terrible accident. May they Rest in Peace.

We will remember them.

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Display of classic vehicles plus refreshments. £3 to display your vehicle on site. Please book using the link below:ht...
02/06/2026

Display of classic vehicles plus refreshments.

£3 to display your vehicle on site. Please book using the link below:

https://ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/article/tq-css-26-lmm

Visitors on the day (including blue badge holders) will park for free on the field off Whitehead Lane

Hope to see you there

Today's Winding Engine Driver was Paul Leicester, pictured here receiving his certificate from Volunteer, Les Leggett. ...
31/05/2026

Today's Winding Engine Driver was Paul Leicester, pictured here receiving his certificate from Volunteer, Les Leggett. Great to see you

Come down for a visit today (Sunday). Trains are running and our magnificent winding engine is running at 2pm, along wit...
29/05/2026

Come down for a visit today (Sunday). Trains are running and our magnificent winding engine is running at 2pm, along with all our usual Museum favourites.

You'll be most welcome.

Free to enter & park plus we're dog friendly 🐶❤️

Address

Higher Green Lane
Chorley
M297JB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441942895841

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