Welcome to Great Marton

Great Marton is a small village located in the borough of Blackpool, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Blackpool and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. Great Marton is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside.

One of the main attractions in Great Marton is the St. Chad's Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those who want to explore the history of the village. The church also hosts regular events and services throughout the year, including weddings and christenings.

Another popular attraction in Great Marton is the Marton Mere Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and mammals. Visitors can explore the nature reserve on foot or by bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings. The nature reserve also has a visitor center where visitors can learn more about the wildlife and history of the area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 13.6°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Educational Diversity Pupil Referral Unit Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria O'farrell	278A Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9JW 01253476660 School Website
Woodlands School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Karen Haworth	Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253316722 School Website
Park Community Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Gill Hughes	158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253764130 School Website
St John Vianneys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Allen	Glastonbury Avenue Blackpool Lancashire FY1 6RD 01253311248 School Website
Stanley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jane Murphy	Wordsworth Avenue Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9UT 01253761022 School Website
Baines Endowed Primary School And Childrens Centre A Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Debi Rusling	Penrose Avenue Marton Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4DJ 01253762532 School Website
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Wygladala	Newton Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 8BT 1253393302 School Website
St Georges School A Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Graham Warnock	Cherry Tree Road Marton Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4PH 01253316725 School Website
Revoe Learning Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dayle Harrison	Grasmere Road Blackpool Lancashire FY1 5HP 01253763414 School Website
Waterloo Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jenny Brown	Waterloo Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 3AG 01253315370 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blackpool South Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA 1.38 Miles

Blackpool North Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB 1.43 Miles

Layton Bispham Road, Layton, Lancashire, FY2 0SX 1.79 Miles

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Burlington Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1NY 2.14 Miles

Squires Gate Squires Gate Lane, Squires Gate, Lancashire, FY8 2SL 2.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Selectacab 01253 699698 48 Glastonbury Av, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RB 0.73 Miles
Gold Line Cars 01253 590500 10 Hartford Av, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RP 0.75 Miles
Radio J Cabs Ltd 01253 623456 156 Central Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5EA 1.13 Miles
Swift Occasional Travel 01253 767574 32 Kentmere Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4TN 1.16 Miles
S Class Cars 01253 310776 Burnside Av, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4AF 1.21 Miles
Airport Travel Uk 01253 494491 25 Halton Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4LZ 1.21 Miles
Blackpool Minibus 07891 455796 Seasiders Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ 1.22 Miles
C Cabs 01253 292929 6 Caunce Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3DN 1.25 Miles
C Cabs Ltd 01253 626262 121 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AA 1.34 Miles
Tower Taxis Blackpool 01253 626262 121 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AA 1.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Leonards Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Preston Old Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lindsay Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Vincents Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston New Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitegate Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
George Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cunliffe Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Hospital Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Kipling Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gainsborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glenroyd Medical Centre	164 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF
Whitegate Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitegate Health Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool FY3 9ES
Gp Led Health Centre 01253 953953	Gp Led Health Centre Whitegate Hc,Whitegate Dr Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9ES
Virgin Care Blackpool Dermatology 01253 400261	Whitegate Health Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool FY3 9ES
Marton Medical Practice 01253 953070	Whitegate Health Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9ES

Local Stores

Layton
15-21 Layton Road
Layton
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8EA
01253 397804
Store Website
1.21 miles

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SPAR Bispham Road
223
Bispham Rd
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0NG
01253 355090
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowan Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Old Bank 369 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9PH Website 0.54 miles

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Mere Road Vets
24 Mere Road Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9AT 01253 392984 info@mereroadvets.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Blackpool Pdsa Pet Hospital
47 Hawes Side Lane Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4AP 01253 838585 Website 0.94 miles

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Alpha Veterinary Centre
53 Layton Road Blackpool Lancashire FY3 8EB 01253 393350 1.16 miles

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Spen Corner Veterinary Centre
70-72 Marton Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY4 3DP 01253 407100 1.16 miles

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Robert Jones Veterinary Centre
64 St. Annes Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 2AS 01253 402255 admin@robertjonesvetsurgery.co.uk Website 1.28 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Heronand#039;S Reach Nature Trail
A 5K Circular Walk With Lots Of Unrest For Dogs To Run Around Such As Trees, Ponds Etc. Unnamed Road Blackpool FY3 8LL 0.35 miles Start In The De Vere Car Park And Take The Bridle Path Located Near The Enterance Of The Car Park.

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Witch Wood Lytham
Wood 3.75 miles Wood, Bridge Rd, Lytham Saint Annes Fy8 4Eq

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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays. Lytham Hall Park 4.95 miles

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Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve Jameson Road 6.87 miles Fleetwood

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Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7BE 7.88 miles

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 11.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	14°C	17.2°C	12.7°C	12.3°C	14.3°C	17.3°C	20°C	21.7°C	22.3°C	21.4°C	18.9°C	17.1°C
Feels Like	13.2°C	12.2°C	11.5°C	11.3°C	13.8°C	17.2°C	20°C	21.7°C	24.5°C	21.4°C	18.9°C	17.1°C

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Temp	16°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.4°C	16.1°C	16.8°C	17.7°C	20.5°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	19.6°C	18.4°C
Feels Like	16°C	15.2°C	15.1°C	15.4°C	16.1°C	16.8°C	17.7°C	20.5°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	19.6°C	18.4°C

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Temp	17.6°C	17.1°C	17°C	17°C	16.4°C	16.4°C	16.6°C	17.3°C	18°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C
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