Welcome to Balderstone

Balderstone is a small village located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ribble and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Balderstone has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Balderstone is St. Leonard's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Balderstone is the local pub, The Balderstone, which is known for its warm welcome and delicious food.

Balderstone is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the Ribble Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Ribble from its source in the Yorkshire Dales to the estuary at Preston. The surrounding countryside is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. Balderstone is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Balderstone St Leonards Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Gow	Commons Lane Balderstone Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7LL 01254769150 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Osbaldeston Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Coulthard	Longsight Road Osbaldeston Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7HX 01254812543 School Website
Mellor St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Embley-Peers	Brundhurst Fold Mellor Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JL 01254812581 School Website
Westholme School Other Independent School Head Teacher Dr Richard Robson	Wilmar Lodge Meins Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6QU 1254506070 School Website
Ribchester St Wilfrids Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A G Cottam	Church Street Ribchester Preston Lancashire PR3 3XP 01254878300 School Website
Samlesbury Church Of England School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Sutton & Mrs Louise Quayle	Potters Lane Samlesbury Preston Lancashire PR5 0UE 01772877200 School Website
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School Longridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Fitzgibbon	Preston Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3BJ 01772783661 School Website
Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mufti Shahnaz Akhtar	Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7AD 0 125454021 School Website
Lammack Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Duckworth	Lammack Road Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8LH 01254698584 School Website
Salesbury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Berryman	Lovely Hall Lane Salesbury Blackburn Lancashire BB1 9EQ 01254244580 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ramsgreave And Wilpshire Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP 3.45 Miles

Pleasington Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ 3.71 Miles

Cherry Tree Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ 3.80 Miles

Mill Hill Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY 3.91 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 4.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
North West Corporate Travel 01254 814400 The Unit, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7JR 1.52 Miles
La Private Hire 01254 878876 5 Preston Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XL 2.42 Miles
Ribble Valley Executive Travel Ltd 01254 672000 142 Quebec Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7DP 2.64 Miles
Airport Transfer Blackburn 01254 683843 141 Dukes Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DJ 3.07 Miles
Prestige Taxi And Minibus 01254 676762 8 Braeside, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DR 3.15 Miles
Revidge And Wilpshire 01254 660666 3 Heron Cl, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8NU 3.27 Miles
Minibus Hire (Blackburn) 01254 460001 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6PN 3.28 Miles
Roelee Private Hire 01254 245548 779 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9BE 3.50 Miles
Cars By James 01254 54813 95 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8RB 3.54 Miles
Irelands Taxis 01772 785534 Stonebridge Mill, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AD 3.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Commons Lane Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Mellor Brook Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Jacksons Bank Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Intack Lane Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Bay Horse Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Maisbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carter Fold No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nicky Lane Hornes Farm Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Nabs Head Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuerdale Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Ribchester Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spread Eagle Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Nazareth House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lammack Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mellor Surgery 01254 812810	Mellor Surgery St Mary's Gardens Mellor Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JW
Limefield Surgery 01254 617630	293 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6PL
Brownhill Surgery 01254 247477	Brownhill Surgery 788-790 Whalley New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB1 9BA
Stonebridge Surgery 01772 214820	Stonebridge Surgery Preston Rd, Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AP
Redlam Surgery 01254 260051	Redlam Surgery 62-64 Redlam Blackburn Lancashire BB2 1UW

Local Stores

Wilpshire - Whalley Road
799 Whalley New Road
Wilpshire
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 9PH
01254 240425
Store Website
3.51 miles

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SPAR Windmill Petrol Station
Windmill Petrol Station
Preston New Road
Mellor Brook
Blackburn
BB2 7PU
01254 812803
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
Myerscough House Longsight Road Clayton Le Dale Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JA 01254 814863 a59@myvets.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Vets Now Preston
C/O Myerscough Veterinary Group Myerscough House Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7JA 01772 378764 prestonclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.68 miles

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Longridge Vets
54 Preston Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AY 01772 783 327 longridge_vet@btconnect.com Website 3.46 miles
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My Vets
91 Preston New Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6AY 01254 681811 reception@abbeydalevets.com Website 3.60 miles

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Apex Equine Dental Surgery Ltd
13 Glen Avenue Knowle Green Preston Lancashire PR3 2ZQ 07961210750 sam@apexequinedentalsurgery.co.uk Website 3.76 miles

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
40 King Street Blackburn Lancashire BB2 2DH 01254 681455 Website 4.02 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 6.29 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 6.46 miles

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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 6.74 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 6.84 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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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 7.16 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 7.36 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-7.2°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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