Welcome to Rainford

Rainford is a small village located in the borough of St. Helens, Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the West Lancashire Plain, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 6,000 people, and it is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere. Rainford has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Helens Church.

Rainford is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Beacon Country Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Rainford is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Jubilee Park and the Millennium Green, which are perfect for picnics and family outings.

Despite its rural location, Rainford is well-connected to the rest of Merseyside. The village is just a short drive from the M58 motorway, which provides easy access to Liverpool, Manchester, and other major cities in the region. There are also regular bus services to St. Helens and other nearby towns, and Rainford has its own train station, which provides direct links to Liverpool and Manchester. Overall, Rainford is a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside while still being close to the amenities of a major city.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Rainford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anya Richardson	Cross Pit Lane Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8AJ 1744883281 School Website
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Reece	Rufford Road Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8JX 01744678816 School Website
Rainford High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian Young	Higher Lane Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8NY 1744885914 School Website
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Birchall	Old Lane Rainford St Helens Merseyside WA11 8JF 01744678102 School Website
Crawford Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Eaton	Crawford Village Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QP 01695622333 School Website
Little Digmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Houldsworth	Abbeystead Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9NF 01695724539 School Website
Hope High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunbavin	Carfield Clay Brow Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9DP 01695721066 School Website
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Mcdonald	Birkrig Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BN 01695724730 School Website
Bleak Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melissa Lawrenson	Hamilton Road Windle St Helens Merseyside WA10 6HG 01744678190 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Naylor	Blakehall Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AZ 01695558560 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainford Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ 0.65 Miles

Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 2.54 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 3.53 Miles

St Helens Central Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ 4.12 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 4.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale 01695 732555 15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU 2.70 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 2.72 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 2.93 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 3.10 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 3.11 Miles
B.W.Airport Travel 01744 894762 29 Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7TE 3.17 Miles
Jigsaw Travel 01744 759147 42 Broadway, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5DG 3.18 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 3.34 Miles
Jb Travel 01744 609815 101 Stanhope Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2BT 3.39 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 3.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heyes Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ormskirk Road Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Victoria Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mossborough Road (Village) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Old Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hydes Brow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Lane Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ormskirk Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainford Junction 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:
Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Rainford Junction No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatsheaf Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawford Square Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Crank Road Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rainford Health Centre 01744 882855	The Health Centre 17 Higher Lane, Rainford St.Helens Merseyside WA11 8AZ
Kenneth Macrae Med Centre 01744 882606	Kenneth Macrae Med Centre 32 Church Road Rainford, St.Helens Merseyside WA11 8HJ
Fairfield Hospital Out Patients 01744 739311	Fairfield Hospital Crank Road, Crank St Helens Merseyside WA11 7RS
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW

Local Stores

Rainford
7 Church Road
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8HE
01744 882075
Store Website
0.22 miles

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SPAR Billinge
1 - 3 Rainford Road
Billinge
WN5 7PF
01744892061
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 3.39 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 3.50 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 3.51 miles
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White Cross Vets St Helens
Unit 2, Millfield Road Eccleston St Helens Merseyside WA10 5NS 01744 410777 Website 3.51 miles
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Medivet St. Helens
160-162 Duke Street St. Helens Merseyside WA10 2JJ 01744 23263 st.helens@medivet.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 3.45 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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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 6.15 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 6.25 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 6.40 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 6.74 miles

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk. The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Saint HELENS DISTRICT 6.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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