Welcome to Pemberton

Pemberton is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in the county of Lancashire, England. The town is situated approximately 3 miles west of Wigan town centre and is bordered by the towns of Orrell, Billinge, and Winstanley. Pemberton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was once a centre for coal mining and cotton spinning, but today it is a residential area with a mix of housing, shops, and local businesses.

One of the most notable landmarks in Pemberton is the Grade II listed St. John the Divine Church. The church was built in 1838 and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another notable landmark in Pemberton is the Pemberton Colliery, which was once one of the largest coal mines in the area. The colliery closed in 1959, but the site is now home to a retail park.

Pemberton is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Mesnes Park. The park was opened in 1878 and features a lake, bandstand, and a range of sports facilities. The park is a popular destination for families and is also used for events and festivals throughout the year. Overall, Pemberton is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tmp College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Martin Heaton	830 Ormskirk Road Pemberton Wigan WN5 8EX 1942212607 School Website
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Liptrot	Kershaw Street Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 0AW 1942768760 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Speakman	Church Street Pemberton Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0DT 01942222133
St Peters Catholic High School Visual Arts College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Mcglown	Howards Lane Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 8NU 01942747693 School Website
Orrell Holgate Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Worrall	Moor Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SJ 1942776670 School Website
Dean Trust Wigan Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Barry Bridden	Greenhey Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0DQ 1942511987 School Website
Winstanley College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Louise Tipping	Winstanley Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7XF 1695633244 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Orrell Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Hayes	St James Road Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 7AA 01942748455 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School Wigan Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Rushton	Thorburn Road Norley Hall Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 9LW 01942222721 School Website
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr N Harris	St James Road Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 7BD 01942207134 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 0.70 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 1.18 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 1.54 Miles

Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 2.06 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 2.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Orrell Cars 01942 221999 769 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8AT 0.50 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 0.52 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 0.58 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 1.19 Miles
Wainwrights Minitravel (Wigan Airport Tranfers) 07904 802925 33 Mendip Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EB 1.22 Miles
Db Taxis 01942 207410 8 Cambrian Cr, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6DS 1.27 Miles
5 Star Cars 01942 223535 25 Berkeley Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6HN 1.35 Miles
Longy's Airport Direct 01942 221777 Little La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6PZ 1.51 Miles
Pemberton Private Hire 01942 214940 Hope Enterprise Centre, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0PN 1.68 Miles
Pemberton Taxis 01942 222111 Unit 11/Hope Enterprise Centre/Scot La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0PN 1.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bankes Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lamberhead Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orrell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linden Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lamberhead Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winstanley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenhey/ Bell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orrell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norley Hall P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lathom Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Engine No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kitt Green Po No More Collections Today 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
Bradshaw Medical Centre 01942 222336	Bradshaw Medical Centre Bradshaw Street,Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0AB
Billinge Medical Practice (Orrell Branch) 01695 622982	58 Church Street Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8TQ
Pemberton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sherwood Drive Wigan WN5 9QX
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

Local Stores

Church Street - Orrell
40 Church Street
Orrell
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN5 8TG
01695 627284
Store Website
0.67 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 0.73 miles

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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 1.43 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 1.51 miles

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Wigan Vets4pets Ltd
296B Woodhouse Lane Wigan Lancashire WN6 7TD 01942 824455 wigan@vets4pets.com Website 2.12 miles
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Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd
19 Caroline Street Wigan Lancashire WN3 4EL 01942 242001 jamesw@anrichvets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.90 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 3.18 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 3.33 miles

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 4.22 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 4.43 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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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 6.94 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 7.26 miles

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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.6°C	-11.3°C	-10.9°C	-10.5°C	-9.5°C	-4.9°C	4.4°C	4.9°C	6.3°C	2.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-17.3°C	-18.1°C	-18.3°C	-18.4°C	-17.6°C	-12.5°C	-5.5°C	0°C	2.8°C	-0.5°C	-3.2°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.3°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-1.4°C	1.4°C	4.8°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.6°C	3.4°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	-6.2°C	-6.8°C	-7.1°C	-7.1°C	-5.7°C	-2.8°C	1.2°C	3.9°C	4.5°C	3.4°C	0.5°C	-3.4°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	0.6°C	0.4°C	-0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-0.8°C	0.6°C	1.9°C	2.6°C	2.7°C	5.1°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-3.5°C	-3.8°C	-3.9°C	-4°C	-3.9°C	-3°C	-1.4°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	1.8°C	-0.2°C

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