Welcome to Cockden

Cockden is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Burnley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, friendly locals, and traditional architecture.

One of the most notable landmarks in Cockden is the St. James Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in the village is the Cockden Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is a stunning example of Jacobean architecture. The hall is now a private residence and is not open to the public.

Cockden is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a history society. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and visitors to the village are always made to feel at home. Overall, Cockden is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Briercliffe Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Ramsbottom	Delamere Road Briercliffe Burnley Lancashire BB10 2JU 01282459421 School Website
Compass Community School Lancashire Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hughes	Bend Hill Farm Granville Street Briercliffe Burnley BB10 2RA 7738724903 School Website
Burnley St James Lanehead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Dugdale	Briercliffe Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 2NH 01282426833 School Website
Sir John Thursby Community College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rob Browning	Eastern Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB10 2AT 01282682313 School Website
Ridgewood Community High School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Carden	Eastern Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB10 2AT 01282682316 School Website
St John The Baptist Rc Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Price	Thames Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB10 2PZ 1282438120 School Website
Casterton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Whaling	Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue Burnley BB10 2PZ 1282435657 School Website
Basnett Street Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Lindsay Ingham	Basnett Street Burnley Lancashire BB10 3ES 01282457235 School Website
Nelson St Pauls Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Wood	Hibson Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 0PY 01282617035 School Website
Reedley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bell	Reedley Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2NE 01282693688 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 1.81 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 2.07 Miles

Burnley Central Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA 2.39 Miles

Burnley Manchester Road Manchester Road, Burnley Manchester Road, Lancashire, BB11 1JZ 2.75 Miles

Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 3.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Independent Airport Transfers 01282 709145 25 Parker Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2HH 0.49 Miles
M G Blueline Taxis 01282 448884 Heasandford Industrial Estate, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2TA 0.86 Miles
Radio Cars 01282 428333 1A/Balderstone La/Heasandford Ind Est, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AL 0.89 Miles
Cavalier Taxis 01282 698659 Unit 8, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0HT 1.16 Miles
Boundry Car 01282 831266 2 Stoneyhurst Height, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0YB 1.16 Miles
P F Taxis 01282 611122 Unit 3J Valley Mill Trading Estate, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0LD 1.32 Miles
Bonds Travel Ltd 01282 697199 22 Bamford St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PA 1.60 Miles
Maxi Cars 01282 455544 64 Briercliffe Rd, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1UX 1.63 Miles
Maxi Town Taxis 01282 455544 64 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1UX 1.63 Miles
Brittons Taxis 01282 838882 64 Briercliffe Rd, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1UX 1.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haggate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane Bottom Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Harle Syke Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cop Row Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Standen Hall Drive Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Marsden Heights Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roggerham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Scholfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kibble Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Heasondford Ind Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Heasondford Ind Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briercliffe Road Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Marsden Hospital Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Causeway Lyndale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Reedley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Briercliffe Surgery 01282 648051	Briercliffe Prim Care Ctr Briercliffe Road Burnley BB10 2EZ
Thursby Surgery 01282 644330	Thursby Surgery 2 Browhead Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 3BF
Pwe Pendle Valley (Brierfield Hc)	Arthur Street Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5SN
Pendle View Medical Ctre 01282 614599	Pendle Valley Medical Ctr 47 Arthur St, Brierfield Nelson BB9 5RZ
Colne Road Surgery 01282 731490	Colne Road Surgery 34-36 Colne Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 1LS

Local Stores

Barnoldswick
Rainhall Road
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 6AB
01282 816425
shop.4612@coop.co.uk
Store Website
7.29 miles

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SPAR Burnley Road
146
Burnley Road
Harle Syke
Burnley
BB10 2HJ
01282453794
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
420-422 Colne Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 1EL 01282 860650 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk 1.64 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
84 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5NN 01282 699 588 brierfield@myvets.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Colne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Corporation Street Retail Park Corporation Street Colne Lancashire BB8 8LU 01282 857730 colne@vets4pets.com 2.57 miles
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Rose Valley Vets Ltd
The Stables, Burnley Wharf Manchester Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 1JG 01282 930190 reception@rosevalleyvets.com 2.72 miles
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Oakmount Veterinary Centre
Oakmount House Trafalgar Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 1TP 01282 423640 contact@oakmountvets.co.uk Website 2.82 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 3.03 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 2.34 miles

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 2.57 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 3.69 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 4.19 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 4.78 miles

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Railway Walk Hardcastle Crags
One Of The Longer Trails At Hardcastle Crags, The Railway Trail Is 3-Miles In Length And Offers Some Stunning Riverside Views. HX7 7AZ 6.67 miles A646 Westbound From Halifax Then A6033, 1.5 Miles North-East Of Hebden Bridge.

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