Welcome to Hawkley

Hawkley is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is home to a small community of residents who take pride in their village and its heritage.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hawkley is St. John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 16th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Hawkley is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and post office, a pub, and a tea room. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and are a hub of activity in the village. Overall, Hawkley is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Lancashire.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Aidans Catholic Primary School Wigan Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Farrimond	Holmes House Avenue Winstanley Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6EE 01942223544 School Website
Highfield St Matthew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Barron	Billinge Road Pemberton Wigan Lancashire WN3 6BL 1942747818 School Website
Marus Bridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ross Aldridge	Kelvin Grove Marus Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN3 6SP 1942248129 School Website
Hope School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Lucas	Kelvin Grove Marus Bridge Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6SP 01942824150 School Website
St Paul's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison E Jackson	Warrington Road Goose Green Wigan Lancashire WN3 6SB 1942243068 School Website
Winstanley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Whalley	Tanhouse Drive Winstanley Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6JP 01942749141 School Website
St Judes Catholic Primary School Wigan Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Damian Wilson	Worsley Mesnes Drive Worsley Mesnes Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5AN 01942204091 School Website
St James' Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Guy Lovgreen	Tyrer Avenue Worsley Mesnes Tyler Avenue Wigan Lancashire WN3 5XE 1942703952 School Website
Expanse Learning Wigan School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ed Hanley	Tyrer Avenue Worsley Mesnes Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5XE 1942877715 School Website
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Smart	Clifton Street Worsley Mesnes Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5HN 01942776457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 0.52 Miles

Bryn Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR 1.80 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 1.90 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 1.91 Miles

Wigan Wallgate Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB 1.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
5 Star Cars 01942 223535 25 Berkeley Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6HN 0.31 Miles
Wainwrights Minitravel (Wigan Airport Tranfers) 07904 802925 33 Mendip Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EB 0.37 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01942 747000 Crestwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SE 0.45 Miles
Longy's Airport Direct 01942 221777 Little La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6PZ 0.48 Miles
Db Taxis 01942 207410 8 Cambrian Cr, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6DS 0.49 Miles
Bravo Travel 01942 703856 14 Bor Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5JX 1.05 Miles
Orrell Cars 01942 221999 769 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8AT 1.08 Miles
Teletax Taxis 01942 322300 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5BE 1.49 Miles
Wigan Mini Travel 01942 700834 Wigan Rd, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0DD 1.60 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 1.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Goose Green P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rose Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkley P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Lamberhead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lamberhead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsley Hall P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norley Hall P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windy Arbour Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankes Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winstanley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Park P O Asda Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenhey/ Bell Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chimes Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kitt Green Po Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Saxena L 01942 483213	Winstanley Medical Centre Holmes House Avenue Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JN
Pemberton Surgery 01942 367199	Pemberton Pcrc Sherwood Drive, Pemberton Wigan WN5 9QX
Newtown Medical Practice 01942 481900	Newtown Medical Practice Pemberton Pc Resource Ctr Sherwood Drive Pemberton WN5 9QX
Pemberton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sherwood Drive Wigan WN5 9QX
Shakespeare Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Poolstock Lane Wigan WN3 5HL

Local Stores

Winstanley New
73 Holmes House Avenue
Winstanley
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 6JA
01942 216954
Store Website
0.25 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Pemberton
ORMSKIRK ROAD
WIGAN
WN5 8BE
01942217380
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 0.49 miles
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Bryn Veterinary Centre
14 Downall Green Road Ashton In Makerfield Wigen Lancashire WN4 0DH 01942717777 brynvets@gmail.com Website 1.75 miles
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The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 1.76 miles

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Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd
19 Caroline Street Wigan Lancashire WN3 4EL 01942 242001 jamesw@anrichvets.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.00 miles

Animals Treated
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Wigan Vets4pets Ltd
296B Woodhouse Lane Wigan Lancashire WN6 7TD 01942 824455 wigan@vets4pets.com Website 2.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.83 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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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 1.98 miles

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 4.00 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 4.09 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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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 6.08 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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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 6.26 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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