Welcome to Fern Bank

Fern Bank is a small suburban area located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated in the borough of Tameside and is surrounded by other residential areas such as Dukinfield, Hyde, and Stalybridge. The area is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees.

One of the main attractions in Fern Bank is the Hulmes Wood Nature Reserve. This beautiful woodland area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals. It is a popular spot for nature lovers and hikers who enjoy exploring the trails and taking in the stunning scenery. The reserve is also a great place for picnics and outdoor activities, making it a perfect destination for families.

Fern Bank is well-connected to other parts of Greater Manchester, with easy access to major roads and public transportation. The area is served by several bus routes, making it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train station is in Stalybridge, which provides regular services to Manchester and other destinations. Overall, Fern Bank is a charming and peaceful area that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cewe School Other Independent Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Natalie Jones	St Catherine's Vicarage Catherine Terrace Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3JW 1942208188 School Website
St Catharines C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Pittendreigh	Scholefield Lane Scholes Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3LP 01942733081 School Website
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Lucy Cropper	Holt Street Ince Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3HD 1942510712 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Hobden	Hardybutts Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3RZ 01942244361 School Website
St Williams Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Ellis	Ince Green Lane Ince-In-Makerfield Ince Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 2DG 01942235782
Douglas Valley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Ardern	Turner Street Off Greenough Street Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3SU 01942322473
Britannia Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Carol Pidgeon-Duncalf	Parliament Street Lower Ince Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 4JH 01942760036 School Website
Ince C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sara Lawrenson	Charles Street Ince Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 2AL 01942704129 School Website
St Mary And St John Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Vose	Standishgate Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 1XL 01942206733 School Website
Mabs Cross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Poole	Standishgate Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 1XL 01942749200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ince Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA 0.42 Miles

Wigan Wallgate Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB 0.74 Miles

Wigan North Western Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ 0.75 Miles

Hindley Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ 1.65 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 2.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Keiths Executive Travel 01942 323278 48 Scholefield La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3LW 0.22 Miles
Bus 1 Airport Chauffeurs 01942 321635 2 Lyefield Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3UL 0.42 Miles
Rowan Executive Transport 07800 907971 Rowan Garages, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3NZ 0.61 Miles
Az Taxi Service 07711 805888 5 Mabs Cross Ct, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1ZL 0.69 Miles
Bluestar Taxis 01942 242424 Queen Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4HX 0.74 Miles
Arrister Cars Ltd 01942 235235 Wallgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1JU 0.76 Miles
Aristacars 01942 235235 68-70 Wallgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1BA 0.77 Miles
Jewels Prestige Car And Limousine 01942 299004 Springfield Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 2NA 0.87 Miles
Express Cabs 01942 494949 7-9 Great George St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DL 0.89 Miles
Crusader Cabs 01942 829829 7-11 Great George St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4DL 0.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Corsock Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ince P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whelley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Superstore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Ince No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashbourne Avenue Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chesnut Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcarres Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigan Lane P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Wigan Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:19:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wrightington Street Bus Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Longshoot Medical Practice 01942 244414	Longshoot Health Centre Scholes Wigan WN1 3NH
Sullivan Way Surgery 01942 243649	Sullivan Way Surgery Sullivan Way,Scholes Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 3TB
Higher Ince Surgery 01942 483150	Ince Community Clinic Manchester Road, Ince Wigan WN2 2DJ
Primary Eyecare Services-Wigan 01942 824480	Specsavers 3-5 Standishgate Wigan WN1 1UE
Ince Surgery 01942 481140	Claire House Phoenix Way Lower Ince WN3 4NW

Local Stores

Woodhouse Lane
2 Springfield Garage
Woodhouse Lane
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 7LW
01942 825875
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR Whelley
122
Whelley
Wigan
WN1 3UB
01942 494040
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Nurse Services - Wigan
7 Golborne Place Scholes Wigan Lancashire WN1 3LE 01942 909011 louise@petnurseservices.co.uk Website 0.23 miles

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Pet Healthcare Centers Ltd
19 Caroline Street Wigan Lancashire WN3 4EL 01942 242001 jamesw@anrichvets.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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The Lane Family Pet Centre
135 Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2NB 01942 242464 Website 0.90 miles

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Holly House Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group Holly House Veterinary Clinic 101 Market Street, Hindley Wigan Lancashire WN2 3AB 01942 526222 regan.hollyhouse@cvsvets.com Website 1.67 miles
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Vetcare Limited
Ladies Lane Veterinary Centre 18 Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan Lancashire WN2 2RG 01942 522999 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Wigan Vets4pets Ltd
296B Woodhouse Lane Wigan Lancashire WN6 7TD 01942 824455 wigan@vets4pets.com Website 2.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.93 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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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 2.84 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 2.92 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 5.51 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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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 5.76 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 6.41 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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