Welcome to Greave

Greave is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated near the town of Rochdale 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 Greave is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of historical artifacts, including a 15th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Greave is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is known for its strong sense of community, and locals often gather at the pub for a pint and a chat. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Overall, Greave is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cawthornes Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patrick Corbett	Abbeystead Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9BQ 01524791565 School Website
Calder Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Creed	Oakenclough Preston Lancashire PR3 1UL 1995676565
Calder Vale St John Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Scholz	Calder Vale Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1SR 01995603016 School Website
Dolphinholme Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Mather	Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AN 01524791530 School Website
Scorton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Scholz	Snow Hill Lane Scorton Preston Lancashire PR3 1AY 01524791596 School Website
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School Dunsop Bridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Olga Jackson	Trough Road Dunsop Bridge Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3BG 01200448276 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Chipping Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Morris	Club Lane Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QH 0 199561367 School Website
Forton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Boase	School Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AS 01524791188 School Website
Brabins Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Wallace	Longridge Road Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QD 0 199561596 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Claughton On Brock Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Deakin	Smithy Lane Claughton-On-Brock Preston Lancashire PR3 0PN 01995640258 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lancaster Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW 9.46 Miles

Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 11.50 Miles

Bare Lane Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LL 11.63 Miles

Heysham Port Off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE 12.31 Miles

Wennington Off B6480, Wennington, Lancashire, LA2 8PB 12.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 4.19 Miles
Cab Compare 01995 606134 Hill Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PS 5.60 Miles
J Cabs 01995 606666 Green Lane West, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1NJ 5.97 Miles
Blue Sky Caterham Hire 01524 752722 Crag Hall/Ellel Grange, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0HN 6.19 Miles
H1 Uk Airport Taxis 01524 751908 4 Tanhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0RH 6.50 Miles
Garstang Cabs 01995 601111 77 Hazelhurst Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1NB 6.63 Miles
Country Cabs 01995 606500 5 Mill Brook, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1XR 6.70 Miles
Airport Connexion 01524 751629 Briggs Brow Cottage, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0BA 7.63 Miles
Garstang Cars Ltd 01995 607777 1 Brockhouse/Nateby Technology Park/Cartmell Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0LU 7.76 Miles
Aircar 01524 845845 8 Abbeyfield Clo, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL 8.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbeystead Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bleasdale Tower Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakenclough Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Lee Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lentworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bleasdale School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ortner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Brock Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corless Cottage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fleece Hotel D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scorton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barnacre Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sullomside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollins Lane Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Garstang Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Garstang Medical Centre Kepple Lane Garstang Preston PR3 1PB
Garstang Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Garstang Medical Centre Kepple Lane Garstang Preston PR3 1PB
Garstang Medical Practice 01995 607399	Garstang Medical Centre Kepple Lane, Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1PB
Galgate Surgery	Highland Brow Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0NB
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP

Local Stores

University of Lancaster
Salisbury House
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YU
01524 34501
Store Website
6.80 miles

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SPAR Scorton
Scorton Post Office
The Square
Scorton
Preston
PR3 1AU
01524 791329
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lanes Vets Ltd
Green Lane Veterinary Centre Leachfield Estate Green Lane West, Cabus, Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1PR 01995 603349 garstang@lanesvets.com Website 6.00 miles
Amenities
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The Beacon Veterinary Centre Ltd
12 Bridge Street Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1YB 01995 600606 thebeaconveterinarycentre@hotmail.com Website 6.16 miles
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Lanes Farm Vets T/A Lanes Vets Ltd
Brockholes Arms Auction Mart Garstang Road Claughton On Brock Preston Lancashire PR3 0PH 01995 602468 farmteam@lanesfarmvets.com Website 6.80 miles
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4 Paws Vets
The Lodge The Avenue Churchtown Preston Lancashire PR3 0HX 07900 366811 mariskarijn@hotmail.com 7.42 miles

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Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 01524 840033 mail@lancastervets.co.uk Website 8.05 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Bank Top Lancaster Auction Market Wyresdale Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3JQ 01524 60006 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 8.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 2.38 miles

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Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 4.20 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 4.89 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 4.91 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 6.00 miles

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Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 8.60 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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