Family favourite event Picnic in the Park returns to Astley Park, Chorley on Sunday 11 May with a VE Day theme for 2025.
From 12noon to 4pm attendees can enjoy lots of free entertainment with ‘through the decades’ themed music acts on the event stage, walkabout acts, dancing, a chance to learn circus skills and stalls from local cadet groups and military regiments. Paid activities will include facepainting and wooden fairground rides.
All are welcome to bring a blanket, pick a spot and enjoy a picnic on the lawns in front of historic house Astley Hall. A variety of food and drink will be available to purchase on the day.
Picnic in the Park will conclude Chorley Council’s programme of commemorations for the 80-year anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, following a proclamation reading, illumination of Rivington Pike and beacon lighting event in Astley Park on the anniversary itself, Thursday 8 May.
Caroline Wolfenden, Director of Change and Delivery at Chorley Council, said of the event:
“Picnic in the Park is a great event for bringing people of all ages together, and it feels especially important this year as we commemorate the VE Day anniversary alongside providing a wonderful day of free family entertainment.”
Lancashire Vehicle Club will also be showcasing a wonderful range of cars in Astley Park on the day of Picnic in the Park with their free static car rally, and Astley Hall Museum will be open to the public (usual admittance fees apply).
Find more event details and updates at www.checkoutchorley.com/picnic