Welcome to Wolstenholme

Wolstenholme is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the Ribble Valley district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Wolstenholme is known for its picturesque landscapes, charming cottages, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wolstenholme is the St. Margaret's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Wolstenholme is also home to a number of walking trails and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside, making it the perfect destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The nearby River Ribble is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Wolstenholme is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18°C

Feels Like: 18°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Springside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Thornicroft	Springside Road Bury Lancashire BL9 5JB 1617642348 School Website
Chesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Hudson	Talbot Grove Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6PH 01617644927 School Website
Rossendale School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr George Mills	Bamford Road Ramsbottom Bury Lancashire BL0 0RT 1706822779 School Website
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Whittaker	Rowlands Road Summerseat Bury Lancashire BL9 5NF 1706823427 School Website
St Joseph And St Bede Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Myerscough	Danesmoor Drive Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6ER 01617643781 School Website
Cambian Chesham House School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Sullivan	Chesham House Thrush Drive Bury BL9 6JD 1617637072 School Website
Fairfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr V Gilkey	Rochdale Old Road Bury Greater Manchester BL9 7SD 01617641559 School Website
Hoyle Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel O'neil	Chesham Fold Road Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6HR 01617616822 School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Primary School Bury Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Morris	Porritt Street Via Huntley Mount Road Bury Greater Manchester BL9 6LJ 01617643788 School Website
St John With St Mark C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Ollis	Athlone Avenue Bury Greater Manchester BL9 5EE 01617645330 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Castleton Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB 4.37 Miles

Rochdale Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR 4.75 Miles

Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 6.03 Miles

Smithy Bridge Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ 6.35 Miles

Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 6.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Your Prestige Chauffeur Limited 0161 797 6665 721 Walmersley Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5JN 1.47 Miles
Intime Norden Taxis 01706 644555 615 Edenfield Rd, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5XE 2.26 Miles
Lomaxwood Carriages 01706 360601 Lower Lomax Farm, Heywood, Greater Manchester, OL10 4RJ 2.28 Miles
Elton Bullitt Cars 0161 763 9111 1A Badger St, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 6AD 2.36 Miles
Premier Cars 0161 763 9222 1A Badger Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 6AD 2.36 Miles
Williams Chauffeurs 01706 821296 Europa House, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5BT 2.47 Miles
Moorside Taxis 0161 764 8444 52 Moorgate, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 7AF 2.48 Miles
Williams Chauffeur Services 01706 821296 9 Stanford Hall Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9FD 2.48 Miles
Rammy Private Hire 01706 826363 Central Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9HT 2.53 Miles
Prestige Chauffeurs Ltd 0161 797 6665 1 Bridge Hall Fold, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 7PR 2.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walmersley Road Pol Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Walmersley Road Pol Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manchester Rd(Top Peel Brow) D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eliza Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesham Pol Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chiltern Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shuttleworth P O Ddd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechwood Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittingham Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peel Brow D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntley Brook Pol Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Turn(Ramsbottom) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Norden Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ramsbottom Pol Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brandlesholme Pol Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pennine Bcsc	Rochdale Old Road Bury Lancashire BL9 7TD
Huntley Mount Medical Centre 0161 7616677	Huntley Mount Medical Ctr Huntley Mount Road Bury Lancashire BL9 6JA
Huntley Mount Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Huntley Mount Road Bury BL9 6JA
Walmersley Road Medical Practice 0161 7646100	110 Walmersley Road Bury BL9 6DX
Norden Library Branch	Norden Old Library Edenfield Road Norden Rochdale Lancashire OL11 5XE

Local Stores

Walmersley
184 Walmersley Road
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 6LL
01617 645001
Store Website
2.12 miles

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SPAR Walmersley
395
Walmersley Road
Walmersley
Bury
BL9 5EY
0161 797 1531
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Armac Veterinary Clinic
461 Rochdale Old Road Bury Lancashire BL9 7TB 0161 762 9782 info@armacvets.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Medivet Ramsbottom
11A Market Place Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9AJ 01706 827787 ramsbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
147 The Rock Bury Lancashire BL9 0ND 0161 764 4618 roskelly@armacvets.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Heywood Veterinary Centre
100 Bridge Street Heywood Lancashire OL10 1JG 01706 369171 mail@heywoodvets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 3.20 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bury Vets4pets Ltd
480 Manchester Road Bury Lancashire BL9 9NY 0161 763 6333 bury@vets4pets.com Website 4.00 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Scout Moor
Great Walk Over Open Moorland. Can Be Extremely Muddy And Wet If Any Recent Rain! The Owd Betts Edenfield Rd Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TY 0.83 miles Parking Off Road Just Past The Owd Betts Pub - Very Dog Friendly (Even If Muddy!) And Great Food. Edenfield Rd, Rochdale Ol12 7Ty

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Greenbooth Reservoir Circular Walk
This Is A Delightful Walk, Which I Came Across Today Whilst With A Friend And His Dog. It Is All On A Pathway Which Is Useful. There Are Some Quite Steep Rises And Descents. There Are 4 Reservoirs, All Linked And If You Take As Casual A Stroll As You Like And Go Round Each One Of Them, You Will Have Walked Around 4.3 Miles. Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7TQ 1.76 miles

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Holcombe Hill Lancashire
Built In 1852 This Well Known Bury Landmark Was Erected In Tribute To One Of Bury's Most Famous Sons, Sir Robert Peel; Founder Of The Police Force And Prime Minister 1841-1846. The Tower Stands 128Ft High And Offers Stunning Views Over Manchester And North Wales. Look Out For The Flag Flying From The Top Of The Tower Indicating It Is Open To The Public Or Go To The Events Sections Of This Website For The Latest Dates. 18-20 Holcombe Old Rd Bury BL8 4LZ 2.92 miles

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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk. There Are Several Different Routes You Can Take Depending On What Sort Of Walk You Want To Do. Dogs Are Allowed Both On And Off Leads, But I Keep Mine On Due To There Being Some Long Drops Down Into The Waterfall And River. There Is A Tea Room Which Is Open Most Days. Parking Is Free But The Road In Is Very Bumpy So Take It Steady. 41 Market St Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8RW 3.69 miles

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Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 4.61 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 5.51 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	14°C	13.2°C	12.7°C	16.7°C	14.3°C	17.3°C	20°C	21.7°C	22.3°C	21.4°C	18.9°C	17.1°C
Feels Like	13.2°C	12.2°C	11.5°C	11.3°C	13.8°C	17.2°C	20°C	21.7°C	24.5°C	21.4°C	18.9°C	17.1°C

Thursday	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	Mist	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Mist	Patchy rain nearby	Light drizzle	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	16°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.4°C	16.1°C	16.8°C	17.7°C	20.5°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	19.6°C	18.4°C
Feels Like	16°C	15.2°C	15.1°C	15.4°C	16.1°C	16.8°C	17.7°C	20.5°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	19.6°C	18.4°C

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

	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Moderate rain	Light rain shower
Temp	17.6°C	17.1°C	17°C	17°C	16.4°C	16.4°C	16.6°C	17.3°C	18°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	17.1°C	17°C	17°C	16.4°C	16.4°C	16.6°C	17.3°C	18°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C

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