The temple is located in the town of Chorley, 10 miles (16 km) south of Preston, in Lancashire, England.

[6] In 1990, the church announced that the London England Temple would close for remodeling in order to enhance its capacity.

[6] When construction was completed, a two-week public open house in May 1998 attracted 123,000 visitors, and members from 24 stakes volunteered.

[7] The dedicatory prayer, offered by Hinckley, who was then serving as the church's president, included these words, "Bless the Saints of the United Kingdom, these wonderful people of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as those of the Irish Republic.

"[9] In 2014, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed a 2008 judgement by the House of Lords who had ruled that the temple was not qualified as a "place of public religious worship" since access was restricted to this select group (church members holding a temple recommend) and this determined the LDS Church tax status.

[11] The temple itself has a modern, single spire design and an exterior finish of Olympia white granite from Sardinia.

The exterior includes a zinc roof and single spire topped with an angel Moroni statue.

The interior features murals that depict the local area and paintings of Jesus Christ, centred around the celestial room, which is designed to create a spiritually uplifting environment.

[15] Along with being a place of worship, the temple is also an architectural landmark in Chorley, Lancashire, representing the church's commitment to sacred and aesthetically inspiring space.

The temple and its surrounding grounds often serve as a gathering place for various community events, including the “Truth Will Prevail” Pageant.

These events highlight the temple's role in creating a sense of community and promoting mutual understanding among residents of diverse backgrounds.

[1] Flyers were distributed to the local population in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, so that as many people as possible were informed of the open house.