Welcome to Stanhill

Stanhill is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Oswaldtwistle and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. James' Church, which dates back to the 19th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is a testament to the village's rich history.

One of the most notable features of Stanhill is its proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The canal runs through the village and provides a picturesque setting for walks and bike rides. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the towpath or take a boat trip along the canal to explore the surrounding area.

Stanhill is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a range of sporting events. The village is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Mcbride	Aspen Lane Oswaldtwistle Lancashire BB5 4QA 1254234584 School Website
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Holt	Thwaites Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 4QG 01254235772 School Website
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Sumner	White Ash Lane Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3JG 01254233312 School Website
Oswaldtwistle St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Wilkinson	Springfield Street Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3LG 07582584636 School Website
Knuzden St Oswald's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Gray	Mount St James Stanhill Road Knuzden Blackburn Lancashire BB1 2DR 1254667222 School Website
Oswaldtwistle School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Sandra Mckenna	Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DA 01254231553 School Website
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Westwell	Heron Way Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3BT 01254234089 School Website
Oswaldtwistle St Pauls Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gina Smith	Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DD 01254231026 School Website
Rhyddings Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Williams	Haworth Street Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3EA 1254231051 School Website
Shadsworth Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Crompton	Rothesay Road Blackburn Lancashire BB1 2EL 01254698002 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 1.11 Miles

Rishton Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY 1.42 Miles

Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 1.99 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 2.59 Miles

Ramsgreave And Wilpshire Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Lancashire, BB1 9BP 3.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A-Class Travel Services 01254 727720 13 Ripon Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4NG 0.48 Miles
Hyndburn Cars 01254 237151 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.79 Miles
Church And Ossy Taxis 01254 238000 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.79 Miles
Accrington Taxis 01254 396060 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.79 Miles
Silverson Taxi's 01254 790195 21 Windsor Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3LX 0.86 Miles
Silverson Chauffeurs 0844 504 2013 Windsor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3LX 0.86 Miles
M.A Minibuses Accrington Private Hire 07878 383037 1 Primrose Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0HU 1.59 Miles
Aa-Minibuses 07984 272727 2 Tremellen Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1SZ 1.63 Miles
Atlantis Minibuses 01254 879000 6 Crossland St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RY 1.70 Miles
City Cars 01254 233240 174 Higher Antley St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0QB 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stanhill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Higher West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thwaites Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Ash Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old West End Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Moor End Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Vicarage New Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duckworth Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Gateway Oswaldtwistle No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rhoden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merlin Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windsor Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Union Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Higher Heys Surgery 01254 617974	Higher Heys Surgery Oswaldwistle Accrington BB5 3BP
Rhyddings Surgery	Rhyddings Surgery 71 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DD
Dr Bello's Surgery 01254 617900	6-8 Church Street Church Accrington BB5 4LF
Dill Hall Surgery 01254 617911	6-8 Church Street Church Accrington BB5 4LF
Richmond Medical Centre 01254 282460	Acorn Primary Health C C 421 Blackburn Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 1RT

Local Stores

Rishton - Harwood Road
2 Harwood Road
Rishton
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 4DJ
01254 888969
Store Website
1.63 miles

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SPAR Oswaldtwistle
97-103
Thwaites Road
Oswaldtwistle
Accrington
BB5 4QG
01254 381531
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
307 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3HS 01254 398737 oswaldtwistle@myvets.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 2.23 miles

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Daisy Street Veterinary Centre
Daisy Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5EW 01254 53622 Website 2.29 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
69 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5ED 01254 233723 Website 2.31 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 2.33 miles

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Vets4pets Blackburn
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Nova Scotia Retail Park Bolton Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 3QP 01254 291 340 blackburn@vets4pets.com Website 2.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 4.37 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 5.31 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 5.36 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 5.39 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 6.26 miles Turton And Entwistle

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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 6.29 miles

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