Welcome to Westhead

Westhead is a small village located in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Tawd and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Westheved. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a close-knit community.

One of the main attractions in Westhead is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in the village is the Westhead Lathom St. James Primary School, which has been serving the community since 1874.

Westhead is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for nature lovers. The River Tawd runs through the village and is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The village also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the Westhead Playing Fields, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. Overall, Westhead is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Lancashire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Westhead Lathom St James Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Clark	School Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HL 01695574078 School Website
Wood Edge Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Antony Maynard	69 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UL 7538770403 School Website
Ormskirk School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Burnham	Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT 1695583040
Edge Hill University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Dr John Cater	St Helen's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP 1695575171 School Website
Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giles Storch	Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DP 01695574027 School Website
The Acorns School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Hodson	43 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QX 01695575486 School Website
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Carol Wood	Hall Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5UG 01704892375 School Website
St Richards Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr J Jackson	Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LQ 01695722346 School Website
Moorgate Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Gianna Walsh	Moorgate Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4RY 01695573470 School Website
Turning Point Academy Other Independent School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Mike Marshall	Hants Lane, Ormskirk West Lancashire, L39 1PX 1695227690 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ormskirk Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.60 Miles

Aughton Park Long Lane, Ormskirk, Merseyside, L39 5BT 2.28 Miles

Burscough Junction Junction Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 5SP 2.36 Miles

Town Green Middlewood Road, Town Green, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 6RG 2.89 Miles

Burscough Bridge Station Approach, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0RZ 2.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 1.57 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis And Coaches 01695 573333 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.61 Miles
Green Line Taxis 01695 575757 12 Station Approach, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YN 1.61 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis 01695 575757 42 Moor Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AQ 1.71 Miles
A And B Cabs 01695 577750 14 Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY 1.82 Miles
Ormskirk Taxis By Blueline 01695 575050 7 Bridge Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RL 1.83 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 1.94 Miles
Airport Taxi's 07767 612338 Rivington Drive, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RN 2.17 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 2.50 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01704 892000 39 Liverpool Road North, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SA 2.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Forge Close Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Westhead Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigan Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Wellfield Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Spa Lane Plough Inn Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Lathom Lane Collection Today available until:14:45 Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hall Lane Collection Today available until:14:45 Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Wigan Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ruff Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pillar Box Outside Edgehill University Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blaguegate Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Greetby Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Helens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickerstaffe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowsley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkgate Surgery 01695 736177	Parkgate Surgery 28 St Helen's Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QR
Beacon Railway Road Practice	9-11 Railway Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DN
Ormskirk Medical Practice 01695 588808	Ormskirk Medical Practice 18 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
The Elms Practice 01695 588710	The Elms Practice 16 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2BY
Beacon Primary Care 01695 736000	Beacon Primary Care Sandy Lane Hc, Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA

Local Stores

Wigan Road - Ormskirk
52 Wigan Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 2AU
01695 570142
Store Website
1.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 1.76 miles

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Burscough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Ringstail Retail Park Burscough Lancashire L40 8AD 01704 898890 burscough@vets4pets.com Website 1.90 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Hospital
54A Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1LX 01695 572837 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.95 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 2.02 miles
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Northway Veterinary Centre
142 Liverpool Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 3LW 01695 422862 2.74 miles
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Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 8.10 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 9.09 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 9.28 miles

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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 9.48 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 9.62 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 9.66 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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