Welcome to Woolfold

Woolfold is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Bury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Wulfhald. The name Woolfold is believed to have originated from the wool trade that was prevalent in the area during the 17th and 18th centuries.

One of the most notable landmarks in Woolfold is the St. John the Evangelist Church. The church was built in 1839 and is a Grade II listed building. It is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and features stained glass windows and a bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Woolfold is also home to a number of small businesses including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year including a summer fair and a Christmas market. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Overall, Woolfold is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hardy Mill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Briggs	Hardy Mill Road Harwood Bolton Greater Manchester BL2 4EF 01204333770 School Website
Harwood Meadows Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Julian Bevan	Orchard Gardens Harwood Bolton Greater Manchester BL2 3PS 01204333702 School Website
St Brendans Rc Primary School Harwood Bolton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Brindley	Brookfold Lane Harwood Bolton Greater Manchester BL2 4DZ 01204333133 School Website
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Ms Rachael Lucas	Stitch Mi Lane Bolton BL2 4HU 1204332533 School Website
Firwood High School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Evans	Stitch Mi Lane Bolton Lancashire BL2 4HU 1204333044 School Website
Christ Church Ainsworth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Gerrard	Tommy Lane Ainsworth Bolton Greater Manchester BL2 5SQ 01204527484 School Website
St Maxentius Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Cousen	New Heys Way Bradshaw Bolton Lancashire BL2 4AE 1204333106 School Website
Tottington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Holden	Moorside Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HR 1204886169 School Website
Christ Church Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Howard	Church Street Walshaw Bury Lancashire BL8 3AX 1204883415 School Website
Red Lane Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhian Driver	Red Lane Breightmet Bolton Lancashire BL2 5HP 1204333580 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 1.83 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 1.98 Miles

Bolton Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE 3.12 Miles

Moses Gate Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT 3.60 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 3.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pip And Chris Taxis 07973 780618 19 Down Green Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 3QD 0.96 Miles
Tramcars 01204 888888 25 Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.34 Miles
Tram Cars Executive Travel 0161 763 7777 25A Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.34 Miles
Breightmet Airport Services 01204 373377 Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 5PH 1.41 Miles
Dunscar Airport Services 07817 773245 54 Green Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8UJ 1.97 Miles
Magnum Private Hire 0161 797 7777 Mitchell St, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1SF 2.10 Miles
Metro Cars 01204 520000 148 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 2HT 2.15 Miles
A1 Chauffeured 07501 177231 1 Rowans Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1LT 2.29 Miles
Northwest Cars 01204 521333 5 Hypatia St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 6AA 2.40 Miles
Nolan Bolton Airport Taxi Service 01204 373377 10 Winchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 3LY 2.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patterdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longsight Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Stitch Mi' Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riding Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Affetside (Watling Street) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Brook House Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradshaw P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadstone Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kentmere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ainsworth P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Turton Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Coppice Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tottington Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Top O'th Brow P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harwood Medical Centre 01204 300033	Harwood Medical Centre Hough Fold Way, Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3HQ
Tottington 01204 885106	Tottington Medical Pract. 16 Market St, Tottington Bury BL8 4AD
The Dunstan Partnership 01204 463777	Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Brightmet, Bolton Lancashire BL2 6NT
The Alastair Ross Medical Practice 01204 463800	Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Brightmet, Bolton Lancashire BL2 6NT
Breightmet Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Breightmet Bolton BL2 6NT

Local Stores

Tottington
17 Market Street
Tottington
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL8 4AA
01204 886151
Store Website
1.39 miles

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SPAR New Lane
63 New Lane
Breightmet
Bolton
BL2 5BP
01204 527303
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennine Vets - Harwood
175 Longsight Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3JF 01204 609060 harwood@penninevets.co.uk Website 0.76 miles
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Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
30 Bradshaw Brow Bolton Lancashire BL2 3DH 01204 595453 1.58 miles


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Vetcare Limited
Tonge Moor Veterinary Centre 391/393 Tonge Moor Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 2JR 01204 526936 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Bury Road Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group Bury Road Vet Clinic 284 Bury Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 6AY 01204 397970 regan.buryroad@cvsvets.com Website 2.23 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Petstore 733 Crompton Way Astley Bridge Retail Park Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NZ 01204 300199 bolton@jollyes.co.uk 2.52 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Local Dog Walks

Jumbles Reservoir
This Is A Lovely Walk With A Place To Sit Down And Have A Picnic And Purchase Refreshments. It Is 2.5 Miles Round. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.77 miles

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Jumbles Country Park
Really Nice Park And Pretty Big! Has A Refreshment Cafe As Well. Pathways, Forests, Lakes And Places Where Your Dog Can Have A Swim Safely! Beautiful Scenery. Love Going Her On A Summer Day. Many Benches And Picnic Areas To Have A Bite To Eat. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.79 miles

Location what3words walks.safely.fend

Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 2.03 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 2.03 miles

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Moses Gate Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Moses Gate Country Park. This Circular Walk Includes Water For Your Dog To Enjoy, And Is Set In 750 Acres Of Countryside. The Park Is Set In The Croal And Irwell Valleys And Runs Alongside And Over The River Croal. BL4 7QS 3.22 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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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 3.29 miles

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