Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower is a historic house and gardens in wonderful surroundings. From William the Conqueror through to modern times the Tower has witnessed the lives of the de Hoghton family and welcomed many famous visitors. It is said that some of these people still make their spectral presence felt on occasions around the house. Friendly guides will lead you through history at Hoghton Tower. There are a tea room and dolls house collection too.
It's easy to reach Hoghton Tower in Chorley, by train. Simply hop on a train to Pleasington station - then it's a 25-minute walk through the fields from the station.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Hoghton Tower’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | There is no staff at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Preston platform : Level access from Pleasington Road down a 40 metre ramp with handrail. Blackburn platform : level access from Pleasington Road down a 25 metre steep rand with handrail. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | 8002006060 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Unavailable |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Northern |
| Car parking spaces | 5 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are not available at this station, please see below for more information on the nearest station |
| Accessible taxis notes | Pleasington station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Consider using the following alternative station: Blackburn station. |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Pleasington
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Colne | Northern | 16:14 | 1 | On time |
| to Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 17:02 | 2 | On time |
| to Colne | Northern | 17:14 | 1 | On time |
| to Blackburn | Northern | 17:31 | 1 | On time |
| to Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 18:02 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 16:14 | 1 | On time |
| from Colne | Northern | 17:02 | 2 | On time |
| from Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 17:14 | 1 | On time |
| from Preston (Lancs) | Northern | 17:31 | 1 | On time |
| from Colne | Northern | 18:02 | 2 | On time |