Welcome to Little Barrow

Little Barrow is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Chester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Little Barrow is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking and cycling, with many scenic routes to explore.

The village of Little Barrow has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once home to a Roman settlement, and there are still remnants of this period visible today. The village also played a significant role in the English Civil War, with a battle taking place nearby in 1645. Today, Little Barrow is a thriving community with a strong sense of local pride and heritage.

Despite its small size, Little Barrow has a range of amenities for residents and visitors alike. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop selling essentials. There are also several local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. Little Barrow is a close-knit community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year, including an annual village fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Little Barrow is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Barrow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hudson	Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7HW 01244445154 School Website
Imap Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Merrick	Unit 4A Barrowmore Estates Barnhouse Lane Great Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JA 1829741869 School Website
Guilden Sutton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Theresa Rainford	Arrowcroft Road Guilden Sutton Chester Cheshire CH3 7ES 01244300353 School Website
Tarvin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrew Davies	Heath Drive Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8LS 1829740399 School Website
Mickle Trafford Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Lyon	School Lane Mickle Trafford Chester Cheshire CH2 4EF 01244506480 School Website
Ashton Hayes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jon Gilbert	Church Road Ashton Hayes Chester Cheshire CH3 8AB 01244307408 School Website
The Hammond Other Independent School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Roscoe	Mannings Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 4ES 01244305350 School Website
Christleton High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Smith	Village Road Christleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7AD 01244335843 School Website
Christleton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Oliver Mitchell	Quarry Lane Christleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7AY 01244455288 School Website
Oldfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Brown	Green Lane Vicars Cross Chester Cheshire CH3 5LB 01244292426 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mouldsworth Station Road, Mouldsworth, Cheshire, WA6 9EG 3.61 Miles

Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 3.67 Miles

Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 3.97 Miles

Ince And Elton Station Lane, Ince And Elton, Cheshire, CH2 4NG 4.52 Miles

Helsby Station Road, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AE 4.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Home James Chauffeurs Ltd 0870 770 8303 Carters Cottages, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8BJ 2.20 Miles
Chester Cab Co Ltd 01244 312222 Hoole La, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3EF 3.06 Miles
Empire Taxi And Private Hire 0800 232 1132 87 Christleton Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UQ 3.35 Miles
Prima Executive Cars 01244 312600 Westminster Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AR 3.49 Miles
Airport Express Chester 01244 341908 Chester Enterprise Centre, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NE 3.66 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Chester Railway Station, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 3.73 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Station Rd, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 3.73 Miles
Ch1 Chauffeur Services Ltd 07723 335840 17 Park Walk, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2EQ 3.78 Miles
Minibus Hire Warrington 01925 363003 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HJ 3.84 Miles
Chester Private Hire 01244 318318 100 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1HB 3.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch3 Great Barrow Post Office Great Barrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Barrowmore Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Hollomoor Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Stamford Bridge Landsdowne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Broomhill Broomhill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Little Barrow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Guilden Sutton Car Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Holme Bank Grosvenor Road Tarvin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Guilden Sutton Post Office Guilden Sutton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch3 Tarvin Post Office High Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch3 Hockenhull Lane Tarvin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Goweymead Littleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch3 Hallfield Road Tarvin Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch2 Plemstall Way Mickle Trafford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Rg Sowerby And Partners 1928741410	Tarvin Health Centre Hallfields Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8HB
Cheshire View - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Plough Lane Christleton Chester CH3 7PT
Cheshire View - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Plough Lane Christleton Chester CH3 7PT
Dr Rowland And Partners	Womens Institute Hall Lane End Farm Ashton Chester Cheshire CH3 8BH
Waverton Branch Surgery 01244 335071	Waverton Village Hall Waverton Chester CH3 7QT

Local Stores

Tarvin
2 Bye Pass Road
Tarvin
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 8EF
01829 740944
Store Website
1.48 miles

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SPAR Vicars Cross
52-56 Green Lane
Vicars Cross
CH3 5LB
01244 340709
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manor Court Veterinary Centre
Manor Court Church Street Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8EB 01829 740 216 office@manorcourtvets.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Manor Court Veterinary Centre Church Street Tarvin Chester Cheshire CH3 8EB 01829 740369 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 1.63 miles

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Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DD 01244 335550 office@barnhousevets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Svp Cheshire Ltd T/A The Sands Veterinary Practice
Apex House Tarvin Sands Chester CH3 8NR info@thesandsvets.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Wayside Veterinary Centre
2 Long Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2PD 01244 570364 reception@thegatehousevets.com 2.86 miles

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Chester Caldy Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Caldy Valley Road Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5PR 01244 353020 chestercaldy@vets4pets.com Website 3.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 5.53 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 5.83 miles Car Park Free

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Delamere Forest Walk
Delamere Forest Park Is A Great Day Out With The 4 Legged Buddie. There Are Many Trails To Take, On And Off Road. There Are A Few Lakes Around, Also Picnic Area And Shop/Cafe For When You Need A Icecream And A Drink For The Dog. For More Info Check Out There Website. Http://Www.Forestry.Gov.Uk/Forestry/Infd-6Mhjxj 35 Station Rd Delamere Northwich CW8 2HU 5.92 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 6.28 miles

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Dutton Locks
This Walk Is So Good For The Dog To Run Around, It's Pathed, And Also Through Fields. There Are Also Some Cute Places To Sit And Have A Picnic Or A Rest And Watch The Ducks Go By! The Dutton Locks Are Really Picturesque And There Are Lovely Views! 5 Cliff Rd Acton Bridge Northwich CW8 3QY 8.91 miles It'S Literally Along The A49, Park At The Leigh Arms Pub And Walk Along The Ship Canal!

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Pickering Pastures
Beautiful Views Of Runcorn Bridge And The River Mersey.. Free Car Park To Sit And Admire The View So Less Energetic Ones Can Wait In Car With Hot Flask Of Tea While You Walk Over To Admire The Views. We Turned Left And Walked Upto The Small Bridge And Winding Steps To Then Find Another Footpath. After A Few More Miles We Turned Back. Benches On The Way To Sit Admire The Views And Lots Of Places To Throw Sticks..Bobby And Me Enjoyed Our Sunny Crisp Morning Today. Pickering'S Pasture Mersey View Rd Widnes Lancashire WA8 8LP 9.46 miles I Used My Sat Nav On My Phone With Google Maps And It'S Not Hard To Find

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