Welcome to Houghton Green

Houghton Green is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Warrington and St. Helens and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

The village of Houghton Green has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was known for its fertile land and abundant crops. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, Houghton Green is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the village's rich history.

One of the most notable landmarks in Houghton Green is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history. Overall, Houghton Green is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cheshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 1.4°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Vermiglio	Glover Road Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 7PH 01925819076 School Website
Birchwood Community High School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Emma Mills	Brock Road Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 7PT 1925853500 School Website
Cinnamon Brow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Pimblett	Perth Close Fearnhead Warrington Cheshire WA2 0SF 01925821108 School Website
Croft Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Mains	Mustard Lane Croft Warrington Cheshire WA3 7DG 1925764276 School Website
Birchwood School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Deb Chappel	Ainscough Road Birchwood Warrington WA3 7PW 1925202448 School Website
Kassia Academy And Support Services Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Regan	Fallowfield Grove Padgate Warrington Cheshire WA2 0QQ 1925452010 School Website
Birchwood C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dillon	The Mount Admirals Road Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 6QG 01925823316 School Website
St Lewis Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Berry	Mustard Lane Croft Warrington Cheshire WA3 7BD 01925762268 School Website
St Bridgets Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ceri Dobson	Capesthorne Road Poulton-With-Fearnhead Warrington Cheshire WA2 0ER 01925811873 School Website
Padgate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Adam Mcmillan	Insall Road Warrington WA2 0LN 1925822632 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Birchwood Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Cheshire, WA3 7PU 1.17 Miles

Padgate Station Road, Padgate, Cheshire, WA2 0QS 1.51 Miles

Warrington Central Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TT 3.18 Miles

Glazebrook Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Cheshire, WA3 5BA 3.41 Miles

Newton-Le-Willows Mill Lane, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF 3.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Reg's Travel 07770 585100 36 Browmere Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7HR 0.78 Miles
Rjs Travel 01925 824266 Tweedsmuir Close, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0EL 0.78 Miles
Rainbow Travel 01925 824555 Tweedsmuir Close, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0EL 0.78 Miles
Rjs Travel Warrington 01925 824266 53 Tweedsmuir Close, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0EL 0.78 Miles
Ian's Airport Services 01925 815467 8 Nook La, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0RT 1.00 Miles
Bill's Travel 01925 810555 101 Fearnhead La, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0BH 1.06 Miles
Sure And Safe Minibus Service Limited 01925 488884 40 Dove Close, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QH 1.20 Miles
J And J Airport Services 01925 831008 Hazelborough Close, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6UL 1.79 Miles
Holidayfixer Travel 07549 694247 83 Fearmhead Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0NH 1.81 Miles
Time Travel Uk 01925 638400 5 Hughes Ave, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9EH 1.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Glover Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Locking Stumps Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cross Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Delentry Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchwood Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill House Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enfield Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linnett Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Padgate College Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchwood Boulevard Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Smithy Brow Croft Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Dundee Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Risley Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Risley Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birchwood Medical Centre 01925 823502	Birchwood Medical Centre 15 Benson Rd, Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 7PJ
Fearnhead Cross Med.Ctr. 01925 847000	Fearnhead Cross Med.Ctr. 25 Fearnhead Cross Fearnhead,Warrington Cheshire WA2 0HD
Padgate Medical Centre 01925 815333	Padgate Medical Centre 12 Station Road, Padgate Warrington Cheshire WA2 0RX
Culcheth Medical Centre 01925 765101	Culcheth Medical Centre Jackson Avenue, Culcheth Warrington WA3 4DZ
Woolston Surgery 01925 813144	Woolston Neighbourhood Hub Hall Road Woolston Warrington Cheshire WA1 4PN

Local Stores

Fearnhead Cross
Insall Road
Fearnhead
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 0LN
01925 821506
Store Website
1.31 miles

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SPAR Risley
714 Warringon Rd
Risley
Warrington
WA3 6AU
01925 251252
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Birchwood Surgery - Willows Veterinary Group
Birchwood Vets Unit 9 Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 7PG 01925 912474 birchwood@willowsvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.04 miles

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Culcheth Veterinary Surgery
487 Warrington Road Culcheth Warrington Cheshire WA3 5QU 01925 764088 info@rutland-vets.com Website 1.92 miles
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Rees Veterinary Centre
86 Orford Avenue Warrington Cheshire WA2 7QQ 01925 232221 admin@reesvets.co.uk Website 2.49 miles

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Vets4pets Warrington Riverside
Inside Pets At Home Unit 5A Junction 9 Retail Park Warrington Cheshire WA2 8TW 01925 643 700 warringtonriverside@vets4pets.com Website 2.63 miles

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Orford Lane Vet Surgery
Orford Lane 173 Orford Lane Warrington Cheshire WA2 7AZ 01925 634881 Website 2.73 miles
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit H2c, Cockhedge Shopping Centre Cockhedge Way Warrington Cheshire WA1 2QQ 01925 906442 warrington@thevet.co.uk Website 3.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Risley Moss Nature Reserve
Small Walk Beautiful Scenery ! We Did The Walk And Looped In Twice In Different Directions . Free Carpark Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve Birchwood 1.45 miles

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Paddington Meadows
New Cut Heritage And Ecology Trail Warrington WA1 4AG 2.45 miles

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Pennington Flash
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Pennington Flash Country Park. Situated In Leigh, Around 6-Miles South-East Of Wigan, Pennington Flash Is A Popular Country Park And Nature Reserve. At Its Centre Is A 70-Hectacre Lake (The 'Flash'), Formed As A Result Of Mining Subsidence And Flooding. WN7 3PA 3.68 miles Sign Posted From The A580 East Lancs Road. Follow The Signs And Turn Onto The A579 Atherleigh Way Then Left Onto The A572 St Helens Road. The Main Entrance Is Situated On St Helens Road Opposite Leigh Fire Station.

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Grappenhall Heys
Situated In A Very Nice Sybhurb Just South Of Warrington. The Best Place To Park Is By The Walled Garden On Astor Drive. On Sunny Sundays It Can Get Quite Busy. Head East Along The Walled Garden This Is A Paved Area Which Then Opens Out To A Field Which Can Be A Little Bit Boggy At Times. This Then Leads To Acopsed Area And Two Large Open Fields Which Is Great For Exercising The Poochies Witherwin Ave 4.35 miles

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Lumb Brook Valley Appleton Warrington
Beautiful In All Seasons. Small Woodland Which Is Separated By A Road But Linked By A Bridge Which You Can Walk Under If You Have Your Wellies. Fantastic Off The Lead, Lots Of Things For The Kids To Get Stuck Into, Rope Swings Etc, But For Our Four Legged Family Members Just A Brilliant Place For Them To Roam Around. The Winding Brook Offers Wet Play Or Some Where To Cool Off After Running Around All The Time. You Can Walk It In 30 - 40 Minutes, But I’M Always There For A Few Hours. 33 Mentmore Gardens Appleton Thorn Warrington WA4 3HF 4.90 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 5.75 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Weather Forecast

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