Chorley
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Rivington officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.
Rivington Terraced Gardens in Chorley raises prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Rivington Terraced Gardens is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award. The site is one of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green…
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Rivington Terraced Gardens Dazzles with Fourth Annual Festival of Light
An iconic heritage site was transformed into a magical wonderland of illumination as Rivington Terraced Gardens hosted its fourth annual Festival of Light. The event ran for 4 nights, with around 5,000 visitors enjoying a spectacular event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Japanese Lake. The lake and surrounding woodlands were bathed in vibrant…
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Love My River
Learn new skills. Meet new people. Make a difference. The Love My River project is looking for volunteers to help look after the rivers and streams within the Douglas Catchment. Whether you are a keen ambassador of nature, an academic looking to gain some field experience or someone just looking to spend some time in…
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Rivington Terraced Gardens
Rivington Terraced Gardens is a magical place of winding paths, caves, structures and lakes covering 45 acres of hillside. The Gardens were originally created for soap magnate Lord Leverhulme as a spectacular venue for him to relax in and entertain. Situated on the hillside below Rivington Pike, the Gardens were designed by noted landscape designer…