First look inside Rivington's newly reopened Pigeon Tower

By Tom Earnshaw, Reporter

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 26th Mar 2019, 12:03 GMT

Rivington's Pigeon Tower has officially reopened to the public.

The iconic Lancashire landmark overlooking Chorley opened on Saturday after more than 30 years of having the locks firmly closed to the public.

Crowds assemble for a first look inside the newly renovated landmark

placeholder image — Crowds assemble for a first look inside the newly renovated landmark

Volunteer Wendy Meakin makes a fire at the top of Pigeon Tower

placeholder image — Volunteer Wendy Meakin makes a fire at the top of Pigeon Tower

Pigeon Tower is opening as a 'glamping' venue. Pictured is Andrew Suter, Heritage Projects Manager at Rivington Terraced Gardens

placeholder image — Pigeon Tower is opening as a 'glamping' venue. Pictured is Andrew Suter, Heritage Projects Manager at Rivington Terraced Gardens

Debbie Moore with daughter Cerys, right, with Pigeon Tower behind them

placeholder image — Debbie Moore with daughter Cerys, right, with Pigeon Tower behind them

Volunteer Julie Bramhall holds a photograph of the old ballroom in the location it used to be

placeholder image — Volunteer Julie Bramhall holds a photograph of the old ballroom in the location it used to be

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