Welcome to Howick Cross

Howick Cross is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the borough of Chorley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Howick Cross is the St. John the Baptist Church. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and dates back to the 14th century. The church is open to visitors and offers a glimpse into the history of the village. The churchyard is also a popular spot for picnics and relaxation, with its well-manicured lawns and beautiful flowers.

Another popular attraction in Howick Cross is the local pub, The Red Lion. The pub is a traditional English pub and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a variety of local beers and ales, as well as traditional pub food. The pub is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize, and visitors are always welcome to join in the fun. Overall, Howick Cross is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Whitefield Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs E Mason	Every Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HF 01282612807 School Website
Lomeshaye Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Anita Spokes	Norfolk Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SY 01282612063 School Website
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Khaleda Begum	35 Norfolk Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SY 1282618899
St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School Nelson Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jemma Stuttard	Lomeshaye Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 0DQ 01282613906 School Website
Nelson St Philips Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Moulden	Leeds Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9TQ 01282614463 School Website
Bradley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Burke	Bradley Road East Nelson Lancashire BB9 7QH 01282615183 School Website
Edenfield Girls' High School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Yaasmin Mubarak	Brunswick Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0PQ 1282476011 School Website
Mcmillan Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Stokes	Railway Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9AG 01282612709 School Website
Marsden Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicole Delamere	Percy Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0BE 01282612769 School Website
Bradley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sharon Taylor	Dover Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7RF 01282615772 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 0.17 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 1.32 Miles

Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 1.84 Miles

Burnley Central Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA 3.17 Miles

Burnley Barracks Junction Street, Burnley Barracks, Lancashire, BB12 0HG 3.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01282 613262 44 Railway St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SG 0.14 Miles
Central Cars 01282 699990 Office 1 Netherfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SJ 0.14 Miles
Vip Cars 01282 692692 4 Forest St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7NB 0.18 Miles
Pennine Taxis 01282 693020 7 Bottomley Yard/Bottomley St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SW 0.18 Miles
Metro Cars 01282 696992 1 Netherfield Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9AW 0.18 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01282 615615 78 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HD 0.19 Miles
Ace Cars 01282 616616 78 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HD 0.19 Miles
Uk Car And Mini Buses 01282 693693 Leeds Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TG 0.19 Miles
Ma Taxis 01282 605666 4A Bankhouse Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QW 0.30 Miles
A K Taxis 01282 606012 142 Scotland Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7XT 0.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carr Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manchester Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Whitefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wm Morrisons Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cobden Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seedhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lomeshaye Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brook Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeds Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel House Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hargreaves Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lomeshaye Fold Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Elms Federated Practice - Pendle Valley Mill Surgery	Carr Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Phcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Phcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Primary Health Centre Lancashire Bcsc	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR
Reedyford Hlth Care Group 01282 657575	Yarnspinners Primary Hcc Yarnspinners Wharf Carr Road, Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Nelson
Springbank Garage
Manchester Road
Nelson
BB9 7AT
01282 693061
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
84 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5NN 01282 699 588 brierfield@myvets.co.uk Website 1.00 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 1.18 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 1.19 miles

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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
420-422 Colne Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 1EL 01282 860650 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk 2.05 miles

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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
16-20 Albert Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0AA 01282 863892 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.31 miles
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Stanley House Veterinary Group
Farm And Equine Department Ashlar Barn Barrowfield Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9ER 01282 868748 enquiry@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 2.38 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 2.93 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 3.99 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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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 4.13 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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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 4.27 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 7.37 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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