Welcome to Newchurch

Newchurch is a small village located in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Irwell and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the St Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 16th century. The village is also known for its annual Rushbearing Festival, which takes place in August and involves the carrying of rushes to the church.

Newchurch is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with several scenic trails and footpaths in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called the Newchurch Arms, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and drinks.

Overall, Newchurch is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings. Whether you're interested in history, hiking, or just enjoying a pint at the local pub, there's something for everyone in this lovely Lancashire village.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters Roman Catholic Primary School Newchurch Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Sullivan	St Peter's Road Rossendale Newchurch Lancashire BB4 9EZ 01706229972 School Website
Staghills Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Linda Connelly	Top Barn Lane Rossendale Newchurch Lancashire BB4 7UE 01706213303
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite	Dark Lane Rossendale Newchurch Lancashire BB4 7UA 01706229478 School Website
St Annes Church Of England Primary School Edgeside Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jayne Webb	Ashworth Road Rossendale Waterfoot Lancashire BB4 9JE 01706214081 School Website
Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Johnstone	Glen Road Rossendale Waterfoot Lancashire BB4 7BJ 01706234500 School Website
Waterfoot Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Devine	Wolfenden Green Rossendale Waterfoot Lancashire BB4 9DA 01706830639 School Website
The Valley Leadership Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Colette Roberts	Fearns Moss Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TG 1706873896
Alder Grange Community And Technology School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Griffiths	Calder Road Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8HW 01706223171 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Rawtenstall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Gurman	Haslingden Old Road Rossendale Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 8RZ 01706216407 School Website
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Aspin	Booth Road Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 0QW 01706877025 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 5.96 Miles

Burnley Manchester Road Manchester Road, Burnley Manchester Road, Lancashire, BB11 1JZ 6.07 Miles

Rose Grove Rose Grove Lane, Rose Grove, Lancashire, BB12 6EH 6.24 Miles

Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 6.25 Miles

Hapton Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG 6.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis 01706 226165 39 Staghills Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7TX 0.25 Miles
In Time Taxis 01706 222233 Unit 13/Myrtle Gr Mill/Bacup Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7JJ 0.41 Miles
Arrows Taxis 01706 231231 Myrtle Grove Mill Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7JJ 0.41 Miles
Home James Prestige Chauffeur 07989 596724 Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7HB 0.43 Miles
Royal Taxis 01706 831111 709 Bacup Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7EU 0.51 Miles
A K Taxis 01706 223111 Unit 6/Victoria Way, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NY 0.74 Miles
Connections Taxis 01706 222600 4-6 Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7ND 1.18 Miles
Maxis Taxis 01706 215152 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 1.30 Miles
Max's Taxis 01706 505050 7B Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7NG 1.30 Miles
Hussain Taxis 01706 608080 62 Burnley Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8EW 1.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staghills Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edgeside Holme Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterfoot Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hareholme Flats Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crabtree Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bacup Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scout Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Booth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Lion Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Piper Lea Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxhill Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cawl Terrace Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Glen Cresent Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Waterfoot Medical Practice 01706 253300	Waterfoot Health Centre Cowpe Road, Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7DN
Fairmore Medical Practice 01706 253530	Rossendale Phcc 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Ilex View Medical Practice 01706 253550	Rossendale Prim Hlth C C 161 Bacup Rd, Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PL
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL

Local Stores

Waterfoot
695-699 Bacup Road
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 7HB
01706 214369
Store Website
0.43 miles

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SPAR Rawtenstall
Holmfield Garage Store
Burnley Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 8EW
01706 214512
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Valley Vetcare T/A Shuttleworth Veterinary Group
209A Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PA 01706 225300 info@shuttleworthvets.co.uk Website 0.78 miles
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Rawtenstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 24, New Hall Way Retail Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HR rawtenstall@vets4pets.com 1.72 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 Blackburn Road Haslingden Lancashire BB4 5QQ 01706 223287 haslingden@myvets.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Medivet Ramsbottom
11A Market Place Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9AJ 01706 827787 ramsbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 5.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 2.23 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Scout Moor
Great Walk Over Open Moorland. Can Be Extremely Muddy And Wet If Any Recent Rain! The Owd Betts Edenfield Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TY 4.01 miles Parking Off Road Just Past The Owd Betts Pub - Very Dog Friendly (Even If Muddy!) And Great Food. Edenfield Rd, Rochdale Ol12 7Ty

Location what3words initiated.snack.supported

Holcombe Hill Lancashire
Built In 1852 This Well Known Bury Landmark Was Erected In Tribute To One Of Bury's Most Famous Sons, Sir Robert Peel; Founder Of The Police Force And Prime Minister 1841-1846. The Tower Stands 128Ft High And Offers Stunning Views Over Manchester And North Wales. Look Out For The Flag Flying From The Top Of The Tower Indicating It Is Open To The Public Or Go To The Events Sections Of This Website For The Latest Dates. 18-20 Holcombe Old Rd Bury BL8 4LZ 4.79 miles

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Greenbooth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Is A Delightful Walk, Which I Came Across Today Whilst With A Friend And His Dog. It Is All On A Pathway Which Is Useful. There Are Some Quite Steep Rises And Descents. There Are 4 Reservoirs, All Linked And If You Take As Casual A Stroll As You Like And Go Round Each One Of Them, You Will Have Walked Around 4.3 Miles. Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TQ 4.83 miles

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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk. There Are Several Different Routes You Can Take Depending On What Sort Of Walk You Want To Do. Dogs Are Allowed Both On And Off Leads, But I Keep Mine On Due To There Being Some Long Drops Down Into The Waterfall And River. There Is A Tea Room Which Is Open Most Days. Parking Is Free But The Road In Is Very Bumpy So Take It Steady. 41 Market St Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8RW 5.12 miles

Location what3words places.verbs.safe

Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 5.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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