Welcome to Bamfurlong

Bamfurlong is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Wigan and Leigh and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside.

The name Bamfurlong is believed to have originated from the Old English words "beam" meaning tree and "furlong" meaning a measure of distance. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. However, the last mine closed in the 1960s, and the village has since become a quiet residential area.

Despite its small size, Bamfurlong has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a community centre, and a local pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for residents. The surrounding countryside also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.6°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Willow Grove Primary School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Murphy	Willow Grove Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8XF 01942727717 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine O'brien	Golborne Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8SJ 01942707101 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Bradshaw	Wigan Street Platt Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN2 5JF 1942704148 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Abram Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura James	Simpkin Street Abram Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 5QE 01942703465 School Website
Nicol Mere School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Swift	Roman Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8DF 01942720871 School Website
Landgate School Bryn Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Claxton	Landgate Lane Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0EP 01942776688 School Website
Hawkley Hall High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mathew Klinck	Carr Lane Hawkley Hall Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5NY 01942204640 School Website
St Thomas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Jones	Hodnet Drive Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8PQ 01942201107 School Website
Bryn St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Alcock	Downall Green Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0DL 01942204041 School Website
Cansfield High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Geoff Baker	Old Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 9TP 01942727391 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bryn Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR 1.25 Miles

Ince Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA 2.35 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 2.54 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 2.64 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 2.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Choice Taxis 01942 722722 2 Walter Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8TP 0.90 Miles
M And W Taxis 01942 275712 4 Millwood Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8DP 1.22 Miles
Street Cars 01942 864999 88 Walthew Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 5AL 1.26 Miles
A T C Taxis 01942 703070 272 Wigan Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0AR 1.29 Miles
Wigan Mini Travel 01942 700834 Wigan Rd, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0DD 1.37 Miles
A 2 B Taxis And Airport Services 01942 202122 43 Priory Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9UP 1.48 Miles
T A F Private Hire 01942 201660 99 Wigan Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9BH 1.48 Miles
Rainbow Taxis 01942 711441 2B Wigan Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9BJ 1.49 Miles
Ashton Private Hire 01942 727777 8 Princess Rd, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9DA 1.51 Miles
Bravo Travel 01942 703856 14 Bor Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5JX 1.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bamfurlong Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riding Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Bamfurlong Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubshaw Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abingdon Drive/Lily Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uplands Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mersey Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wotton Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abram P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bickershaw Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eskdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Platt Bridge P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bryn 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:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bryn Cross Surgery 01942 727270	246 Wigan Road Bryn,Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0AR
Pitalia Pl	The Surgery 91 Bolton Road Ashton In Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 8AD
Ssp Health Limited Ashton Medical Centre 01942 557736	Ashton Medical Centre 120 Wigan Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Nr.Wigan WN4 9SU
Dr Ca Xavier 01942 862738	647 Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN2 5BD
Rivington Way Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Rivington Avenue Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 5NG

Local Stores

Platt Bridge
14-16 Warrington Road
Platt Bridge
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2 5JA
01942 863255
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR Hindley
Cleary Hindey Spar Store
25 Borsdane Avenue
Hindley
Wigan
WN2 3QN
01942254084
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 1.23 miles

Animals Treated
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Bryn Veterinary Centre
14 Downall Green Road Ashton In Makerfield Wigen Lancashire WN4 0DH 01942717777 brynvets@gmail.com Website 1.31 miles
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Orrell Equine Veterinary Practice Ltd
2 Wigan Road Golborne Warrington Cheshire WA3 3UA 01942 733989 info@orrell-equine.co.uk Website 1.75 miles


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Golborne Veterinary Centre
3 John Street Golborne Cheshire WA3 3AS 01942 718 777 2.34 miles

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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 2.42 miles
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Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd
19 Caroline Street Wigan Lancashire WN3 4EL 01942 242001 jamesw@anrichvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 0.57 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 0.65 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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Pennington Flash
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Pennington Flash Country Park. Situated In Leigh, Around 6-Miles South-East Of Wigan, Pennington Flash Is A Popular Country Park And Nature Reserve. At Its Centre Is A 70-Hectacre Lake (The 'Flash'), Formed As A Result Of Mining Subsidence And Flooding. WN7 3PA 3.77 miles Sign Posted From The A580 East Lancs Road. Follow The Signs And Turn Onto The A579 Atherleigh Way Then Left Onto The A572 St Helens Road. The Main Entrance Is Situated On St Helens Road Opposite Leigh Fire Station.

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 4.56 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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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 4.61 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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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 5.61 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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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
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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