We have organised a visit to The World of Glass, St Helen’s and Astley Hall in Chorley.
The World of Glass is built around the 1877 Tank House where William Windle Pilkington perfected the regenerative process of continuous glass making. As well as a view of how glass
was made, there is a museum of glass from its origins to contemporary glass making.
On arrival at the World of Glass we will have refreshments. Our private guided tour will include glass blowing, the museum galleries, the tank house and the tunnels. We will have an included
sandwich and quiche lunch.
We will then be having a private guided tour of Astley Hall. The Hall dates from 1570, but there have been improvements throughout its history. It is Grade 1 Listed, with huge mullioned and
transomed external bay windows and an intriguing collection of painted notables on panels in the Hall. Its real delight is its exquisite plaster -work ceilings, which are truly astounding.
There will be some time to walk in the grounds or visit Café Ambio in the stables.
The cost per person will be £53.50. It includes coach travel, gratuities, morning refreshments, lunch and two guided tours. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements.
We will leave Handbridge at 8.45, the railway station at 8.50 and Boughton at 8.55, arriving back in Chester at approximately 5.45.
You will be notified of your place on this visit on 30th May 2025.
