Welcome to Crossens

Crossens is a small village located in the northern part of Merseyside, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Ribble and is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Crossens is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its many attractions.

One of the most popular attractions in Crossens is the RSPB Marshside Reserve. This nature reserve is home to a wide variety of bird species, including waders, ducks, and geese. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the reserve's many trails and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve also offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages.

Another popular attraction in Crossens is the Crossens Pumping Station. This historic building was built in the 19th century and played a vital role in the drainage of the surrounding area. Today, the pumping station is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the area's industrial past. The building has been restored to its former glory and now houses a museum that tells the story of the pumping station and its importance to the local community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Thomson	Rufford Road Crossens Southport Merseyside PR9 8JH 01704227441 School Website
Peterhouse School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Calvin Wallace	Preston New Road Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 8PA 1704506682 School Website
Presfield High School And Specialist College Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Tony Fay	Preston New Road Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 8PA 01704227831 School Website
Crossens Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth (Beth) Brice	Preston New Road Southport Merseyside PR9 8PA 01704228624 School Website
Larkfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr J D Ward	Preston New Road Southport Merseyside PR9 8PA 01704224720 School Website
Churchtown Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Adams	St Cuthbert's Road Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 7NN 1704508500 School Website
Marshside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Sandland	Elswick Road Marshside Southport Merseyside PR9 9XA 01704211177 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr R Halsall	Radnor Drive Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 9RR 01704225906 School Website
Stanley High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jenna Shawe	Fleetwood Road Southport Merseyside PR9 9TF 1704228940 School Website
Banks St Stephens C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Owen	Greaves Hall Avenue Banks Southport Lancashire PR9 8BL 01704225332 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Meols Cop Meols Cop Road, Meols Cop, Merseyside, PR8 6AY 2.00 Miles

Southport Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE 2.73 Miles

Bescar Lane Bescar Lane, Scarsbrick, Lancashire, L40 9QP 3.47 Miles

Birkdale Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4AF 3.69 Miles

Hillside Waterloo Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4QR 4.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Intx Chauffeur Service 01704 231888 102 North Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8QR 0.27 Miles
M D Travel 01704 211555 Unit 2/Slaidburn Ind Est/Slaidburn Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9YF 0.63 Miles
Car Hire And Mpv Minibuses 01704 231831 2 Vicarage Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8ES 1.24 Miles
Amv Travel And Courier Services 01704 381086 Unit 1, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7AE 1.99 Miles
G And R Taxi's 01704 535535 Unit 7A - 7D Blowick Business Park, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7RU 2.09 Miles
Savy Travel 01704 380514 117 Clifton Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6HL 2.21 Miles
Yellow Cabs Ltd 01704 538000 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 2.29 Miles
Southport Taxis 01704 884455 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 2.29 Miles
Radio Yellow Top Cab 01704 531000 107 Sussex Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6AF 2.29 Miles
Kwik Cars 0800 547000 3 St. Lukes Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0SH 2.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossens Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rufford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balmoral Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glencoyne Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Bankfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lexton Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingston Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banks Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Larkfield Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Fylde Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Seaton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchtown Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Marshside Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Elswick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Marshside Surgery 01704 505555	117 Fylde Road Marshside Southport PR9 9XL
The Corner Surgery (Dr Mulla) 01704 506055	The Corner Surgery 117 Fylde Road, Marshside Southport Merseyside PR9 9XP
Churchtown Medical Centre 01704 224416	Churchtown Medical Centre 137 Cambridge Road Churchtown,Southport Merseyside PR9 7LT
North Meols Medical Centre	Church Road Southport Merseyside PR9 8ET
Norwood Surgery 01704 226973	11 Norwood Avenue Southport Merseyside PR9 7EG

Local Stores

Fylde Rd
117 Fylde Road
Marsh Side
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 9XL
01704 509978
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR Cambridge Road
115
Cambridge Road
Churchtown
Southport
PR9 9SB
01704 228415
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parker &Amp; Crowther Vets
Churchside Veterinary Surgery 5A Preston New Road Churchtown Southport Merseyside PR9 8PB 01704 225105 churchside@parkerandcrowther.co.uk Website 0.83 miles
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Copper Beach Vets
172 Roe Lane Southport Liverpool Merseyside PR9 7PN 07590 733928 vet.wolfie36@gmail.com 1.36 miles

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Acacia Veterinary Clinic
38 Norwood Avenue Southport Merseyside PR9 7EG 01704 211822 nwvets@yahoo.com Website 1.82 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group Ltd
127 Wennington Road Southport Merseyside PR9 7AH 01704 214460 1.91 miles

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Town Vets Limited
19 Church Street Southport Merseyside PR9 0QT 01704 535233 contact@town-vets.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Southport Vets
Kew Retail Park Southport Road Southport Merseyside PR8 5RG 01704 796992 info@southport-vets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays. Lytham Hall Park 5.27 miles

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Ainsdale Beach
Open Beach With Sand Dunes, Large Car Park Right On The Beach Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Lancashire 6.10 miles This Is The Little Beach Near Pontins, Not The Main Beach In The Centre

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Witch Wood Lytham
Wood 6.71 miles Wood, Bridge Rd, Lytham Saint Annes Fy8 4Eq

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Formby Squirrel Reserve (Leading To The Beach)
Parking Available At The Squirrel Walk Entrance Or Further Down Right At The Beach. 85 Victoria Rd Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 9.12 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Heronand#039;S Reach Nature Trail
A 5K Circular Walk With Lots Of Unrest For Dogs To Run Around Such As Trees, Ponds Etc. Unnamed Road Blackpool FY3 8LL 10.26 miles Start In The De Vere Car Park And Take The Bridle Path Located Near The Enterance Of The Car Park.

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 11.36 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.8°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.2°C	25.8°C	27.1°C	27.4°C	27.8°C	26.6°C	23.5°C	22.2°C
Feels Like	19.1°C	18.8°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.2°C	28.3°C	29.4°C	29.5°C	30.2°C	28.8°C	25.8°C	23°C

Sunday	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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.9°C	20.9°C	20.5°C	19.6°C	18.3°C	19.3°C	20.1°C	20.5°C	19.6°C	18.8°C	15.8°C	13.8°C
Feels Like	20.9°C	20.9°C	20.5°C	19.6°C	18.3°C	19.3°C	20.1°C	20.5°C	19.6°C	18.8°C	15.5°C	13.2°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Clear
Temp	12.7°C	11.9°C	11.4°C	12.2°C	15.3°C	18.2°C	20.3°C	21.6°C	22.3°C	21.2°C	18.3°C	16.4°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	11.5°C	11.3°C	12.2°C	15.3°C	18.2°C	20.3°C	21.6°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	18.3°C	16.4°C

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