Welcome to Ashton in Makerfield

Ashton-in-Makerfield is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Ashton-in-Mackerfield. The town was once a centre for coal mining and cotton spinning, but today it is a thriving residential area with a population of over 28,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ashton-in-Makerfield is the Parish Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful interior with stained glass windows and a stunning altar. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Ashton-in-Makerfield is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Jubilee Park and Bryn Gates Playing Fields. These parks offer a range of facilities for visitors, including playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. The town also has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out or a weekend away.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Rectory C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Brook	Rectory Road North Ashton Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Merseyside WN4 0QF 01744678470 School Website
Learn 4 Life School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr James Mcalpine	64A Rectory Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0QD 1942466318 School Website
Bryn St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Alcock	Downall Green Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0DL 01942204041 School Website
Landgate School Bryn Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Claxton	Landgate Lane Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0EP 01942776688 School Website
Nicol Mere School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Swift	Roman Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 8DF 01942720871 School Website
Garswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Potter	Hamilton Road Garswood Wigan Merseyside WN4 0SF 01744678290 School Website
Cansfield High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Geoff Baker	Old Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 9TP 01942727391 School Website
R L Hughes Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Monica Middlehurst	Mayfield Street Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 9QL 01942701147 School Website
Winstanley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Whalley	Tanhouse Drive Winstanley Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6JP 01942749141 School Website
Marus Bridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ross Aldridge	Kelvin Grove Marus Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN3 6SP 1942248129 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bryn Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR 0.61 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 1.05 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 2.03 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 2.80 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 3.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wigan Mini Travel 01942 700834 Wigan Rd, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0DD 0.44 Miles
A 2 B Taxis And Airport Services 01942 202122 43 Priory Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9UP 0.57 Miles
A T C Taxis 01942 703070 272 Wigan Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0AR 0.59 Miles
M And W Taxis 01942 275712 4 Millwood Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8DP 0.75 Miles
Orbit Taxis 01942 718818 9 Abinger Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0RN 0.83 Miles
Abby Cars 01942 707011 17 Hamilton Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0SF 0.93 Miles
T A F Private Hire 01942 201660 99 Wigan Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9BH 1.27 Miles
5 Star Cars 01942 223535 25 Berkeley Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6HN 1.31 Miles
Db Taxis 01942 207410 8 Cambrian Cr, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6DS 1.32 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01942 747000 Crestwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SE 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Downhall Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chimes Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Victoria Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Garswood P O Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashland Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Road P O 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:
Woodedge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stag Hotel Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eskdale Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bryn Cross Surgery 01942 727270	246 Wigan Road Bryn,Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Greater Manchester WN4 0AR
Garswood Surgery 01744 621670	Garswood Surgery Billinge Road, Garswood Wigan WN4 0XD
Community Tissue Viability Service 01744 627685	Garswood Surg.Billinge Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 0XD
Ssp Health Limited Ashton Medical Centre 01942 557736	Ashton Medical Centre 120 Wigan Road Ashton-In-Makerfield Nr.Wigan WN4 9SU
Morden Avenue Surgery 01942 481620	Morden Avenue Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9PT

Local Stores

Winstanley New
73 Holmes House Avenue
Winstanley
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 6JA
01942 216954
Store Website
1.34 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bryn Veterinary Centre
14 Downall Green Road Ashton In Makerfield Wigen Lancashire WN4 0DH 01942717777 brynvets@gmail.com Website 0.54 miles
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The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 0.60 miles

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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 1.94 miles
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Haydock Veterinary Surgery
142 Church Road Haydock St. Helens Merseyside WA11 0LA 01942 716640 info@rutland-vets.com Website 2.42 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.95 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.15 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 1.24 miles

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 2.95 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 4.80 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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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 5.31 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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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 5.32 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	7.1°C	7.7°C	6.3°C	4.8°C	4.1°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

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

	Mist	Mist	Light sleet	Moderate snow	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	5.1°C	4°C	2.8°C	1.8°C	1.9°C	3°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.7°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-0.9°C	1.8°C	3.7°C	3.9°C	2.7°C	0.9°C	0.2°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-7.3°C	-8.2°C	-8.6°C	-7.8°C	-5.4°C	-1.8°C	0.3°C	0.8°C	0.1°C	-2°C	-3.8°C

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