Welcome to Poolstock

Poolstock is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Wigan and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a quiet residential area, with a mix of modern housing developments and traditional stone-built cottages.

One of the main attractions in Poolstock is the local park, which is a popular spot for families and dog walkers. The park features a large play area for children, as well as a football pitch and a basketball court. There are also several walking trails that wind through the park and surrounding countryside, offering stunning views of the Lancashire countryside. The park is also home to a small lake, which is popular with anglers.

Poolstock is well-connected to the rest of Lancashire, with easy access to the M6 motorway and the nearby towns of Wigan and Bolton. The village has a small selection of shops and amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several schools in the area, making it a popular choice for families with children. Overall, Poolstock is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
St Mark's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kayleigh Ferguson	Alexandra Street Newtown Wigan Lancashire WN5 9DS 1942748618 School Website
Wigan And Leigh College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Dawe	Po Box 53 Parson's Walk Wigan Lancashire WN1 1RS 1942761800
The Deanery Church Of England High School And Sixth Form College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Wood	Frog Lane Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 1HQ 01942768801 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
Britannia Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Carol Pidgeon-Duncalf	Parliament Street Lower Ince Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 4JH 01942760036 School Website
Hawkley Hall High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mathew Klinck	Carr Lane Hawkley Hall Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5NY 01942204640 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 0.64 Miles

Wigan Wallgate Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB 0.70 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 1.03 Miles

Ince Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA 1.39 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 2.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Teletax Taxis 01942 322300 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5BE 0.25 Miles
Express Cabs 01942 494949 7-9 Great George St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DL 0.56 Miles
Crusader Cabs 01942 829829 7-11 Great George St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DL 0.56 Miles
Bluestar Taxis 01942 242424 Queen Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4HX 0.58 Miles
Aristacars 01942 235235 68-70 Wallgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1BA 0.62 Miles
Arrister Cars Ltd 01942 235235 Wallgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1JU 0.67 Miles
Bravo Travel 01942 703856 14 Bor Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5JX 0.69 Miles
Longy's Airport Direct 01942 221777 Little La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6PZ 0.81 Miles
Az Taxi Service 07711 805888 5 Mabs Cross Ct, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1ZL 1.14 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01942 747000 Crestwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SE 1.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Robin Park P O Asda Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wigan Delivery Office Collection Today available until:19:15 Weekday Last Collection:19:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wigan Delivery Office Collection Today available until:19:15 Weekday Last Collection:19:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawkley P O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Goose Green P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Worsley Hall P O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Ince Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wrightington Street Bus Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Wrightington Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wrightington Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Superstore Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wigan Lane P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spring View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shakespeare Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Poolstock Lane Wigan WN3 5HL
Shakespeare Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Poolstock Lane Wigan WN3 5HL
Zaman 01942 481423	Chandler House Worsley Mesnes Health Ctr Poolstock Lane Wigan, Lancashire WN3 5HL
Kumar Family Practice 01942 481440	Chandler House Worsley Mesnes Health Ctr Poolstock Lane Wigan, Lancashire WN3 5HL
Marus Bridge Practice 01942 481500	Chandler House Worsley Mesnes Health Ctr Poolstock Lane Wigan, Lancashire WN3 5HL

Local Stores

Woodhouse Lane
2 Springfield Garage
Woodhouse Lane
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 7LW
01942 825875
Store Website
1.04 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd
19 Caroline Street Wigan Lancashire WN3 4EL 01942 242001 jamesw@anrichvets.co.uk Website 0.55 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 0.85 miles
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Pet Nurse Services - Wigan
7 Golborne Place Scholes Wigan Lancashire WN1 3LE 01942 909011 louise@petnurseservices.co.uk Website 1.34 miles

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The Lane Family Pet Centre
135 Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2NB 01942 242464 Website 1.48 miles

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Wigan Vets4pets Ltd
296B Woodhouse Lane Wigan Lancashire WN6 7TD 01942 824455 wigan@vets4pets.com Website 1.58 miles
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The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 2.42 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 2.14 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 2.27 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 2.88 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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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 5.22 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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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 5.80 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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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 6.78 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°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

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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