Spring into Summer

January 30, 2025

Exciting Events at Barrica in the Park!

We’re excited to announce Barrica in the Park’s spring and summer events calendar for 2025! Join us in the heart of Chorley at our beautiful Astley Park location for a season packed with entertainment and activities.

From March 14th, we’ll be bringing back our popular Friday late openings (weather permitting) in the garden (until 7pm), perfect for after-work drinks and relaxing evenings with friends.

We’ve got a fantastic mix of both indoor and garden events planned, from wine tastings and craft workshops to live music and entertainment. Here’s what you can look forward to in the coming months:

March Events

Extended Garden Hours Begin

Friday, March 14th

Garden open until 7pm every Friday
Join us to celebrate the start of the new garden season!

SambAfriq Performance

Saturday, March 15th - 2pm to 3pm

FREE entry
Experience the vibrant rhythms of this fantastic community samba band
Performing Afro-Brazilian rhythms
Weather permitting (but these hardy performers rarely let the weather stop them!)
No booking required

Easter Wreath Making Workshop

Sunday, March 16th - 11am to 12.30pm

Led by Claire
Includes a glass of Prosecco
£30 per person
Booking required with payment in advance
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

Spring & Easter Wine Tasting

Friday, March 21st - 6:30pm to 9pm

Discover our new spring wine selection
7 wines to taste – Includes nibbles
£25 per person
Booking required with payment in advance
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

April Events

Spring and Easter Bunny Felting Workshop

Saturday, April 12th - 11am to 2pm

Hosted by Fuzzy about Felt
Includes welcome glass of Prosecco
Snacks available to purchase
£30 per person
Limited to 10 people
Booking required with payment in advance
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

Soul and Motown with Des Grant

Easter Sunday, April 20th - 1pm to 4.30pm

The legendary Des Grant returns!
£10 per person
Table reservations required
Event will proceed regardless of weather (except extreme conditions)
Pre-booked gazebos welcome for ticket holders (3m x 3m max, no sides, must be erected by 12 noon)
Graze boxes available to pre-order
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

May Events

Matt Philips Live

Sunday, May 25th - 1pm to 4.30pm

Vocal tribute to The Four Tops, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, and more
Back by popular demand after last year’s stellar performance
£10 per person
Event will proceed regardless of weather (except extreme conditions)
Pre-booked gazebos welcome (3m x 3m max, no sides, must be erected by 12 noon)
Graze boxes available to pre-order
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

July Events

Catherine Sullivan Sings The Musicals

Sunday, July 6th - 1pm to 4.30pm

£10 per person
Table reservations required
Event will proceed regardless of weather (except extreme conditions)
Pre-booked gazebos welcome (3m x 3m max, no sides, must be erected by 12 noon)
Graze boxes available to pre-order
Book in person at Barrica or call 01257 221111

Chorley Flower Show

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th July

Please note: Access to Barrica in the Park will be limited to flower show ticket holders only
Special notice for regular customers: Stock up on your Barrica favourites before the show!
For show visitors: Take a break in our garden and enjoy drinks and nibbles
Shopping service available – leave your Barrica purchases with us for collection later

General Booking Information:

- Book any event in person at Barrica in the Park or call 01257 221111
- All paid events require payment at time of booking
- Graze boxes can be pre-ordered for all garden events
- Garden events are weather dependent unless otherwise stated

Don’t miss out on these fantastic events – book your spots early to avoid disappointment! Keep an eye on our social media for updates and additional events throughout the season.

Graze Boxes

Make your garden visit extra special with our delicious Graze Boxes! Perfect for sharing while enjoying our events or just a relaxing afternoon in the garden.

Each Graze Box includes:

Cheeses
Olives
Pork Pie or Sausage Roll
Sun-dried Tomatoes
Chutney
Bread
Crackers
Crisps

Pricing:

Sharing Box (sufficient for 2 people) £18.00
Single Serving Option: £12.00

To avoid disappointment at busy times, please pre-order by calling: 01257 221111

Please note: All items listed are subject to availability and may be substituted

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Nick Private

13:26 07 Mar 25

Small Gordy

16:49 28 Feb 25

Fantastic shop selling a varied selection of local produce and wines. I purchased some cider brandy - splendid stuff!

Tom Nightingale

19:55 09 Feb 25

Andrew Holdsworth

06:26 28 Sep 24

I did a delivery there and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Karl Mather

10:15 20 Aug 24

Bustling with a huge range of great gifts & excellent Ice Cream!

Paul

07:43 09 Aug 24

Carolyn Rowe

06:50 26 Jul 24

So expensive charged over £23.00 for a bottle of non alchoholic Proceso when I got home a pricing label was showing £21.50.

thomas fawcett

13:31 12 Jul 24

Dave K

19:54 21 Apr 24

We had a superb time on Sat 20th April when our party of 4 attended the wine flight, presented by Jane (the owner of Barrica Wines) whilst sampling a 3 course meal prepared by Ian (the owner of the View Bar & Bistro). Brilliant food and fantastic wine … we were all amazed. Also, the 4 of us learned that apart from selling a great range of wines at affordable prices; Barrica Wines offered far more than being a classy wine merchant. In the café area upstairs (where we enjoyed the wine flight and food) we saw that there were extremely interesting crafts and artefacts made by local artisans and artists for sale. Without doubt a gem to be experienced for both the wine and the café. Plus, the View Bar & Bistro, Bury Lane, Withnell (who provided the meal) is also highly recommended.

Ruth Shaw

20:38 23 Mar 24

I can't rate this place enough amazing wines. We regularly meet in the upstairs room and the staff are helpful and friendly, looking forward to the wine taste meal next month. Keep up the great work guys 😃

Marketing BuyaBike

19:49 06 Mar 24

A hidden gem with so many incredible local products and quality wines, beers and spirits. The gift shop upstairs is super too. Friendly, courteous staff and I enjoyed a lovely Mango sorbet. Thanks ladies :-)

Fiona Merrill

16:50 27 Feb 24

Jane thank-you so much for supplying wine for Lucy’s and Matts wedding. Guests have asked where we got the wines from. Your help and guidance greatly appreciates as always. Thank-you x

Sophie Foster

13:42 21 Feb 24

I bought the pitmaster zinfandel after staff recommendation!

I've been on a red wine journey since January looking for a healthier alternative than rosé wine. I've tried a few reds now, and made more beef ragu than I care to remember with the amount of red wines I've not liked 😅🍷

This zinfandel is really smooth and fiery. It doesn't leave the usual bitter aftertaste in the mouth I've experienced with other types.

Thankyou for your expert recommendation! I'll be back! 🍷

Bob Berry

18:14 08 Oct 23

Excellent

SWBKCB

09:50 08 Oct 23

This is a little gem, lots of interesting variety, stuff you won't see elsewhere. And the young lady serving was a charm, what an asset to have in your business. Knowledgeable, friendly, authentic.

Cornel Sampson

22:03 09 Jul 23

Wow, Listen to this for an endorsement 😮‼️

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Kate Harling

20:33 04 Jul 23

Jane is always so knowledgeable and full of great gift ideas! Appreciate you helping me out again 😊

Phil Marsden

04:01 30 Apr 23

A fantastic array of foods, wines, ground coffee, ice cream etc… A hidden gem in Chorley. Lots of local and world produce. Worth a visit.

James Bengochea

20:45 28 Mar 23

Lovely selection of wines and fresh bakery produce. Smelt so lovely with all the various aromas and the new selection of coffees towards the back of the shop.

Graham Hough

20:07 22 Feb 23

Excellent local produce, and a huge range of wines, spirits, beers, coffee ground in store. Staff very helpful, and not to be missed when visiting Astley Hall.

P Cornwell

18:39 05 Feb 23

Fantastic place, quality wines with expert advice from staff. With the advantage of artisan breads, fabulous cakes, chocolates, gifts and cards for every occasion, it’s got it all. Pop up events, the list goes on. Can highly recommend

Allan Bodgers

18:14 05 Feb 23

Best range wine from around the world, always well stocked and the benefit of getting some local quality bread and cheese. Plus benefit of being easy access at Astley Park.

Sally Sabin

17:47 05 Feb 23

Fabulous place to visit while in Astley Park right next to the car park for easy access... unique gifts, food items or a hot brew and cake 😋
If your looking for an ideal gift then please look into the hampers which can be made up specifically for you and look amazing... my dad loved his gin/coffee one at Christmas 😍

Julie Knifton

17:28 05 Feb 23

Such a great local shop that showcases other local businesses. Fantastic range of wines and the staff can give you recommendations without making you feel intimidated. They are more than happy to help you choose and are so knowledgeable. Lovely range of gifts, they can make up gift hampers for any occasion. Get yourself down there, have a browse and support this amazing local business.

Kevin Munro

17:13 05 Feb 23

Fantastic little shop round the back of Astley Hall with fantastic wines and beers, and teas and coffees, and bread and cakes, and ice cream and sweets, oh and brilliant and knowledgeable staff. Can’t wait to sit in the garden again this summer with a beer and a bottle of wine and chill out ☺️

Priest Town Brewing

13:27 10 Aug 22

Great little shop stocking a great variety of local produce along with a range of wines. Lovely, friendly staff make it a welcoming place

Alexis Valentine

08:39 02 Jul 22

A magnificent selection of Wines, Beers and Spirits plus Jane Cuthbertson's vast experience. Handmade jewellery and glass from local artists.

Angela Williams

16:18 19 Jun 22

A fantastic wine, beer, spirits and locally made craft products shop. Some fab bets and wines plus local gins. A great display of local crafted items such as glass and coffee, tea and ice cream. Definitely worth a visit to stock up or buy some great gifts. Parking is right next to the shop on Hall Gate Car park plenty of spaces plus disabled. Would recommend a trip to Barrica On the Park.

Stephen Ward

07:22 08 Dec 20

Interesting and varied collection of local produce plus an excellent selection of wines, spirits and beers. All contained within the historic farmhouse at Astley Hall.

06:50 16 Mar 20

Over 20 Artisan Retailers share this space situated within Astley Hall Farmhouse’s Walled Garden. A Great Place to visit with lovely walks, scenery and now an excellent local shopping experience. Well worth a visit for some unique gifts, great wines and artisan foody treats.