Time really does seem to have forgotten Abbey Village, there is a great sense of traditional village values still present, the village itself is well presented, in the summer months, bright colourful hanging baskets appear throughout, and during the winter months, the surrounding country side is totally blanked out by the snow.

Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the Motorway network just a few minutes away, and regular bus services to both nearby Chorley and Blackburn. A general route planner for the region can be found at ukbus

It is thought that Abbey Village got its name from nearby Whalley Abbey. As with the surrounding villages of Withnell and Brinscall, Abbey village first started out as a farming community.

In fairly recent years the village has seen many changes. After the second world war the decline of local employment and manufacturing occurred as with the surrounding villages. The village's mill closed, but still remains today as a reminder of the past.

As you can see from this picture of Abbey Village walking day, the main structure and character of Abbey Village has hardly changed at all compared to other local villages.