Welcome to Abbey Village

Abbey Village is a small village located in the borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was home to a Cistercian monastery. The monastery was dissolved in the 16th century, and the land was sold to local farmers. Today, the village is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 18th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve locally sourced food and drink.

Abbey Village is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with several scenic trails and footpaths running through the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several local sports clubs, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Abbey Village is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Abbey Village Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Shelley Bennett	Bolton Road Abbey Village Chorley Lancashire PR6 8DD 01254830489 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Withnell Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Riley	Bury Lane Withnell Chorley Lancashire PR6 8SD 01254830400 School Website
St Stephens Tockholes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Power	Rock Lane Tockholes Darwen Lancashire BB3 0LX 01254701806 School Website
Brinscall St Johns C Of E And Methodist Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Clayton	School Lane Brinscall Chorley Lancashire PR6 8PT 01254830700 School Website
Meadow View Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Darius Robinson	150 Chorley Road Withnel Chorley Lancashire PR6 8BN 1254833579
Feniscowles Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rob Andrew	Livesey Branch Road Feniscowles Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EG 01254201054 School Website
Withnell Fold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Moreton	Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley Lancashire PR6 8BA 01254830437 School Website
St Pauls Roman Catholic Primary School Feniscowles Blackburn Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Foster	Preston Old Road Feniscowles Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EP 01254201495 School Website
Livesey Saint Francis Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Kewley	Cherry Tree Lane Cherry Tree Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5NX 01254201419 School Website
The Heights Free School Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Holding	Heys Lane Blackburn Lancashire BB2 4NW 01254261655 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pleasington Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ 2.32 Miles

Cherry Tree Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ 2.90 Miles

Darwen Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE 3.07 Miles

Mill Hill Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY 3.25 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 4.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Feniscowles Private Hire 01254 200020 Princess Gardens, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EJ 1.75 Miles
Ribble Valley Limousines 07759 415651 16 Falcon Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1QX 2.62 Miles
Chauffeur World 01254 777727 157 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AT 2.87 Miles
M Cars Private Hire 01254 775591 6A Borough Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PL 2.99 Miles
Brownhill Private Hire 01254 247500 183 St Aidans Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EA 3.01 Miles
Staffcars Limited 0844 225 2360 Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JF 3.04 Miles
Chippies Taxis 01254 708090 Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EH 3.11 Miles
Darwen Private Hire 01254 703677 15 Bolton Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1DF 3.12 Miles
Kes Cars 01257 412333 6 Gorse Close, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LE 3.39 Miles
Airtax 01254 773187 Treetops/Turncroft Rd, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2BW 3.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbey Village Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Withnell Mill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Brinscall Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tockholes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sandy Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ollerton Terrace Withnell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ollerton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Pickup Brow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Princess Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horden View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withnell Fold No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Bull No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Higher Wheelton Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Beechwood Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Withnell Health Centre 01254 282630	Withnell Health Centre Railway Road, Withnell Nr.Chorley Lancashire PR6 8UA
Feniscowles Surgery	696 Preston Old Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EP
513 Preston Old Road 01254 201648	513 Preston Old Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5NU
Hollins Grove Surgery 01254 701961	Hollins Grove Surgery 153 Blackburn Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 1ET
Bentham Road Health Centre 01254 617474	Bentham Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 4QD

Local Stores

Livesey Branch Road
Livesey Branch Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 4QL
01254 583744
Store Website
2.68 miles

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SPAR Three Arches
654 Preston Old Road
Feniscowles
BB2 5EP
01254 208379
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

My Vets
Station House Railway Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2RJ 01254 777005 reception@abbeydalevets.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Blackburn
Manxman Rd Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3JH 01254 914680 blackburn@animaltrust.org.uk Website 3.35 miles


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Vets4pets Blackburn
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Nova Scotia Retail Park Bolton Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3QP 01254 291 340 blackburn@vets4pets.com Website 3.84 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
40 King Street Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2DH 01254 681455 Website 4.14 miles

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My Vets
91 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6AY 01254 681811 reception@abbeydalevets.com Website 4.33 miles

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Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital)
Water Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1EX 01257 262448 chorley@medivet.co.uk Website 4.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 1.41 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 1.47 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 2.11 miles

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 4.01 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 5.16 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 5.71 miles Turton And Entwistle

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