The Book Bench Trail has made a colourful return to Chorley. Here's all the 14 benches and where you can find them
All of the designs were inspired by best-loved works of literature which pupils across Chorley then brought to life as pieces of art
By Newsdesk
Published 21st Apr 2021, 13:26 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2021, 13:40 BST
The popular Book Bench Trail is back as part of the build-up to What’s Your Story, Chorley? which returns as a virtual event on Saturday April 24.
The benches have been scattered across Chorley and will remain in place until May 9.
People are encouraged to take part in a fun Book Bench Trail Quiz for a chance to win prizes.
Each bench has an answer to the quiz, as well as having a QR code to scan for more information, including the inspiration behind it and the school that designed it.
People are encouraged to take part in a fun Book Bench Trail Quiz for a chance to win prizes.
5. Silly Billy
The book character Silly Billy takes a seat on his own bench in this artwork created by Mawdesley St Peter’s CE Primary School. Find it by Eden of Chorley in the Book Bench Trail.
The waterfall the famous adventurer David Livingstone discovered is featured in the bench by St James’ CE Primary School. Find your way to it by heading towards M&S Food
Pete the Badger makes an appearance from the book Tidy, thanks to the pupils from St Peter’s CE Primary School. Find the bench at the corner of Market Street and St Thomas' Road.
Pupils from Balshaw Lane Community Primary School in Euxton imagined some scenes from the book Where the Wild Things Are. Enjoy their imagination on Market Walk, near the Fragrance Shop.