Welcome to Orrell

Orrell is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Merseyside, England. The town is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Wigan town centre and 10 miles west of Manchester city centre. Orrell is a quiet and peaceful town with a population of around 11,000 people. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Orrell has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Ordelau. The town was once a centre for coal mining and cotton spinning, but today it is a residential area with a mix of modern and traditional housing. Orrell has a number of local amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants, and a library. The town is also home to several schools, including Orrell Holgate Primary School and St. James' Catholic High School.

Orrell is well-connected to the rest of Merseyside and Greater Manchester via the M6 motorway and the A580 East Lancashire Road. The town also has good public transport links, with regular bus services to Wigan, Manchester, and Liverpool. Orrell railway station provides direct trains to Manchester and Liverpool, making it an ideal location for commuters. Overall, Orrell is a charming town with a strong sense of community and plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rice Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Roach	Brockenhurst Road Liverpool Merseyside L9 3BU 01515259776 School Website
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Davey	Cedar Road Liverpool Merseyside L9 9AF 01515259600 School Website
Longmoor Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Garside	Hall Lane Liverpool Merseyside L9 0EU 01515215511 School Website
Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Stirling	55 Long Lane Walton Liverpool Merseyside L9 7BF 01515256326 School Website
St Monicas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Reidel	Aintree Road Bootle Merseyside L20 9EB 01515251245 School Website
Cavendish View School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Charlotte Liley	99 Cavendish Drive Liverpool L9 1NB 1512944899
Northcote Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Roy Morgan	Cavendish Drive Walton Liverpool Merseyside L9 1HW 01512841919 School Website
Springwell Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Webley	Menai Road Bootle Merseyside L20 6PG 01512886054 School Website
Liverpool Progressive School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Saleh	Rice Lane Walton Liverpool Merseyside L9 1NR 1515254004 School Website
The Hawthornes Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Gaul	Fernhill Road Bootle Merseyside L20 6AQ 01519223798 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Orrell Park Orrell Lane, Orrell Park, Merseyside, L9 8BU 0.03 Miles

Rice Lane Rice Lane, Walton, Merseyside, L9 3BY 0.37 Miles

Walton (Merseyside) Walton Park, Walton, Merseyside, L9 1EY 0.40 Miles

Aintree Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5BE 0.84 Miles

Fazakerley Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Merseyside, L9 9EW 1.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Taxis 0151 321 4444 Longmoor La, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 0EG 0.21 Miles
Razor Vehicle Hire 0151 523 0111 Unit 14/Paula Works/Charnock Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7ET 1.14 Miles
Oakwards Travel 07913 175219 27 Harbreck Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6GB 1.18 Miles
Delta Taxis 0151 922 7373 200 Strand Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3HL 1.29 Miles
Liverpool Chip And Pin Cab 07789 277145 44 Stanley Pk Av North, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 9UE 1.42 Miles
Seaforth Radio Cars 0151 928 3535 105 Bridge Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 2PB 1.67 Miles
De Dion Chauffeur Services 07866 973517 16 Norwyn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 5BJ 1.68 Miles
Taxi Mot 0151 933 8812 22 Berry Street, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 8AT 1.76 Miles
Metro Radio Cabs 0151 933 6000 45 Marsh Lane, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4HU 1.78 Miles
Metro Radio Cabs 0151 287 7878 5 Marsh Lane, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4LZ 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walton Vale Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moss Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bootle Do Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bootle Do Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sandy Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ancient Meadow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookfield Drive Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warbreck Moor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graylaw Ind Estate Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bridle Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bridle Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aintree Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orrell Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitewood Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longmoor Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orrell Park Medical Centre 0151 5253051	Trinity Church Orrell Lane Liverpool L9 8BU
Aintree Park Group Practice 0151 2958350	The Orrell Park Surgery 46 Moss Lane,Orrell Park Liverpool Merseyside L9 8AL
The Moss Lane Surgery	41 Moss Lane Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 0EA
Poulter Road Medical Centre 0151 5255792	Poulter Road Medical Ctr. 34 Poulter Road Liverpool L9 0HJ
Aintree Road Medical Centre 0151 9221768	1B Aintree Road Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 9DL

Local Stores

Copplehouse Lane
2-4 Alscot Avenue
Fazakerley
Liverpool
Merseyside
L10 0AL
01515 215559
Store Website
2.03 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Linacre
13 Linacre Lane
Sefton
L20 5AG
01519 220432
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Orrell Park
11 Warbreck Road Orrell Park Liverpool Merseyside L9 8EE 0151 525 5064 orrell.park@medivet.co.uk Website 0.07 miles
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Walton Vale Vets4pets
1 Longmoor Lane Liverpool Merseyside L9 0EA 0151 525 9646 waltonvale@vets4pets.com Website 0.43 miles
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Adamsvet Pet Care Ltd
The Lodge Aintree Hospital Gate Longmoor Lane, Liverpool Merseyside Merseyside L9 7LQ 0151 525 0847 adamsvet.petcare1@zen.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Companion Care (Aintree) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 9 Racecourse Retail Park Ormskirk Road Aintree Merseyside L9 5AN 0151 530 2040 aintree@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.43 miles


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Liverpool Kirkdale Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Jeanne Marchig Centre
1 Celia Street Kirkdale Liverpool Merseyside L20 2BG 0151 933 6260 Website 1.79 miles

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Canine Scanning
10.4 Stella Precinct Seaforth Road Liverpool 000000 L21 3TB 1.88 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 5.57 miles

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Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 5.59 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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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 8.70 miles Free Parking After 5:30Pm

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Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 9.19 miles Wirral

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 9.79 miles Roydon Park Is On The Left Of The Drive

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 10.25 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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