Welcome to Shevington

Shevington is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The village is situated between the towns of Wigan and Standish and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Shevington has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Schivintone. The village has a population of around 6,000 people and is a popular residential area due to its peaceful surroundings and excellent transport links.

One of the main attractions in Shevington is the Shevington Moor Local Nature Reserve. The reserve covers an area of 20 hectares and is home to a variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. The reserve is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve also has a number of footpaths and trails that are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Shevington is also home to a number of local amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong community spirit and hosts a number of events throughout the year including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Shevington is also home to a number of sports clubs including football, cricket, and rugby teams. The village has excellent transport links with easy access to the M6 motorway and regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Crowder	Church Lane Shevington Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 8BD 01257401125 School Website
Millbrook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Tomlinson	Elmfield Shevington Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 8DL 01257404552 School Website
Shevington High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Julian Grant	Shevington Lane Shevington Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 8AB 01257400990 School Website
Shevington Vale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Tomlinson	Runshaw Avenue Appley Bridge Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 9JP 01257253559 School Website
Fir Tree College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:14-25 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Bowman	The Nook Appley Bridge Shevington Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 9JB 1257251502 School Website
Wood Fold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Gough	Green Lane Standish Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 0TS 01257400271 School Website
Standish Lower Ground St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lynne France	Wigan Lower Road Standish Lower Ground Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 8JP 01942511348 School Website
Standish Community High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Barker	Kenyon Road Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0NX 1257422265 School Website
St John Rigby Rc Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Peter Mcghee	Gathurst Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 0LJ 1942214797 School Website
St Maries Catholic Primary School Standish Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smith	Avondale Street Standish Wigan Greater Manchester WN6 0LF 01257422975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 1.28 Miles

Appley Bridge Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE 1.39 Miles

Wigan Wallgate Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB 3.10 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 3.10 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 3.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Appley Bridge And Shevington Carz 01257 401548 30 Longbrook, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8DB 0.26 Miles
Eaves Private Hire 01257 254922 107 Gathurst Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8HS 0.76 Miles
Rhino Airport Express Ltd 01257 472772 Suite 12 Vermont House, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0RL 0.92 Miles
Wigan Taxis 07756 681349 Www Wigantaxis Com, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8EY 0.93 Miles
K And M Taxis 01257 472202 15 High Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0HD 1.28 Miles
V I P Chauffeurs 01257 253166 2 Skull House La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 9DR 1.41 Miles
Wish Travel - Mini Bus Hire Wigan 01942 200546 61 Acacia Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8RB 1.71 Miles
Ambassador Car Mats 01257 472315 Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0XQ 1.99 Miles
Pemberton Private Hire 01942 214940 Hope Enterprise Centre, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0PN 2.10 Miles
Pemberton Taxis 01942 222111 Unit 11/Hope Enterprise Centre/Scot La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0PN 2.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Appley Bridge P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Almond Brook Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shevington Surgery 01942 483777	Shevington Surgery Houghton Lane, Shevington Wigan Lancashire WN6 8ET
Standish Medical Practice 01257 421909	Standish Medical Practice 49 High Street, Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0HD
Marsh Green Medical Practice 01942 483135	Harrow Road Marsh Green Wigan WN5 0QL
Beech Hill Medical Practice 01942 807807	Beech Hill Medical Pract. 278 Gidlow Ln, Beech Hill Wigan Lancashire WN6 7PD
The Dicconson Group Practice 01942 482000	Boston House Wigan Health Centre Frog Lane Wigan WN6 7LB

Local Stores

Shevington
Gathurst Lane
Shevington
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 8HA
01257 252727
Store Website
0.38 miles

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SPAR Appley Bridge
39-41
Woodnook Road
Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9JR
01257 255269
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Standish / Standish Veterinary Centre
Hawthorne Lodge School Lane Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0TE 01257 472200 standish@medivet.co.uk Website 1.07 miles

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Gilmore Veterinary Surgery
52-54 High Street Standish Wigan Lancashire WN6 0HF 01257 426110 reception@gilmorevets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Wigan Vets4pets Ltd
296B Woodhouse Lane Wigan Lancashire WN6 7TD 01942 824455 wigan@vets4pets.com Website 1.71 miles
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Veterinary Equine Dental Technician
Tunley Moss Farmhouse Tunley Moss Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RQ 07525 400891 vet_edt@hotmail.com Website 2.01 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 2.81 miles

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The Lane Family Pet Centre
135 Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2NB 01942 242464 Website 2.82 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 3.26 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 4.48 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 5.27 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 5.41 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 5.99 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 7.04 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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