Welcome to Parbold

Parbold is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the West Pennine Moors and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as "Parbold-in-le-Moors". Today, Parbold is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and activities.

One of the main attractions in Parbold is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the village. The canal is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and walking, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction is Parbold Hill, which is a local nature reserve and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey and rare butterflies.

Parbold is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Parbold Festival, which is held every year in June and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. Overall, Parbold is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 16.3°C

Feels Like: 16.3°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Parbold Douglas Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Coxhead	Lancaster Lane Parbold Lancashire WN8 7HS 01257462007 School Website
Our Lady And All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School Parbold Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shaun Kearon	Brandreth Drive Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7HD 01257462466 School Website
Newburgh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Fowler	Back Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7XB 01257462916 School Website
Richard Durnings Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Emma Hodgson	Chorley Road Bispham Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3SL 01257462968 School Website
Dalton St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Robinson	Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP 01257462082 School Website
Appley Bridge All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs J G Dunn	Finch Lane Appley Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DT 01257252647 School Website
Maharishi Free School Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Dr Lisa Edwards	Cobbs Brow Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JJ 01695729912 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Angela Blacoe	Ashurst Road Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6TN 01695728989 School Website
St Peter And Paul Catholic Primary School Mawdesley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Patricia Coulthard	Ridley Lane Mawdesley Ormskirk Lancashire L40 3PP 01704822216 School Website
Cobbs Brow School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Eaton	Manfield Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SU 01695720632 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Parbold The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU 0.33 Miles

Hoscar Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BL 1.27 Miles

Appley Bridge Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE 2.01 Miles

Burscough Junction Junction Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5SP 3.07 Miles

Burscough Bridge Station Approach, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RZ 3.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
V I P Chauffeurs 01257 253166 2 Skull House La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 9DR 1.99 Miles
Wigan Taxis 07756 681349 Www Wigantaxis Com, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8EY 2.56 Miles
Chm Chauffeuring Services Ltd 0844 335 8856 Orchard Cottage, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5PR 2.92 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 2.96 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 3.30 Miles
Burscough Hire 01704 896969 62-64 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4BY 3.30 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 3.32 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 3.34 Miles
Eaves Private Hire 01257 254922 107 Gathurst Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8HS 3.46 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 3.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alder Lane/ Lancaster Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Parbold 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:
Lancaster Lane/ Top O'common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilldale Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Higher Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Newburgh P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rigbye Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bispham Grammar School Chorley Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Eagle + Child Bispham Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wrightington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Hood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalton Summit Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hollow Ford Lane Moss Bridge Lane Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Skull House Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parbold Surgery 01257 514000	The Surgery 4 The Green, Parbold Nr.Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DN
Ashurst Primary Care 01695 736110	Ashurst Health Centre Lulworth, Ashurst Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6QS
Shevington Surgery 01942 483777	Shevington Surgery Houghton Lane, Shevington Wigan Lancashire WN6 8ET
Manor Primary Care 01695 736260	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS
Beacon Hillside Practice	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS

Local Stores

Shevington
Gathurst Lane
Shevington
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 8HA
01257 252727
Store Website
3.27 miles

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SPAR Burscough
GEM Burscough
Burscough Service Station
192 Briars Lane
Lathom, Ormskirk
L40 5XE
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.27 miles
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Veterinary Equine Dental Technician
Tunley Moss Farmhouse Tunley Moss Wrightington Wigan Lancashire WN6 9RQ 07525 400891 vet_edt@hotmail.com Website 2.40 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 3.09 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd
9 Holly Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SH 01704 821 204 3.43 miles

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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 3.45 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 3.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 5.41 miles

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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 6.54 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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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 8.09 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 8.25 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 8.34 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 8.41 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	29.4°C	27.9°C	26.7°C	26.4°C	27.4°C	30.1°C	33.6°C	37.9°C	39°C	34.9°C	30.8°C	28.2°C

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