Welcome to Wardle

Wardle is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. It is situated on the foothills of the South Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Wyrhale. Today, Wardle is a thriving community with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wardle is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 18th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Wardleworth Community Centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The centre is a hub for the local community and provides a space for people to come together and socialize.

Wardle is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and traditions. There are also a number of schools in the area, including Wardle Academy, which provides education for children aged 11-16. Overall, Wardle is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

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Local Schools

School Details
St James' Church Of England Primary School
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Judith Rainford
Crossfield Road
Wardle
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 9JW
1706378268
School Website
Wardle Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs James Glennie
Birch Road
Wardle
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL12 9RD
01706373911
School Website
Great Howarth School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Miss Tracy Porter
Great Howarth Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 9HJ
1706631804
School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Judith Rainford
Union Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 9QA
1706378991
School Website
Meadows School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Forth
Egerton House
Wardle Road
Wardle
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL12 9EN
1706630022
School Website
Kentmere Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Howard
Kentmere Avenue
Smallbridge
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL12 9EE
01706647533
School Website
Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Donna Malcolm
Millgate
Halifax Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 2NU
1706341560
School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Littleborough
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carmel Ruane
Whitelees Road
Littleborough
Greater Manchester
OL15 8DU
01706378032
School Website
Hamer Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Victoria Terry
Albert Royds Street
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL16 2SU
01706655756
School Website
Springside
Community Special School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Melody Fierro
Albert Royds Street
Rochdale
Manchester
Greater Manchester
OL16 2SU
01706764451
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ
1.30 Miles
Littleborough
Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR
1.40 Miles
Rochdale
Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DR
2.67 Miles
Walsden
Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST
3.45 Miles
Castleton
Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EB
4.14 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Littleborough Private Hire
01706 377877
The Taxi Office/St Marys Churh Yard/Featherstall Rd, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8DW
1.17 Miles
Cozy Cars
01706 644222
95 Halifax Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9BA
1.48 Miles
Rochdale Limos
07973 520511
Richmond Hall, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0JR
1.86 Miles
Globe Taxis
01706 355553
33A Whitworth Rd, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0RA
1.91 Miles
Your Claims And Hire Ltd
01706 522203
161A Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0DR
1.94 Miles
Town Taxis
01706 750750
Farriers Chambers/4 Smith St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1TU
2.32 Miles
Tiger Taxis
01706 638333
Holland St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6TH
2.34 Miles
Streamline Taxis (Rochdale) Ltd
01706 644104
25 Oldham Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1UA
2.39 Miles
Millennium Cars Private Hire
01706 357357
Unit 101/Spotland Bridge Mill/Mellor St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5BU
2.50 Miles
United Taxis
01706 522221
101/Mellor St, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5BU
2.50 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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127 Ramsden Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Littleborough Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
OL15 8HF
Pennines Pcn Hub
01706 671173
Littleborough Hc
Featherstall Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
Littleborough Group Practice
01706 393000
Littleborough Health Ctr.
Featherstall Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
Pennine Surgery
01706 374990
Pennine Surgery
L'boro Hc Featherstall Rd
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
7 Day Access Littleborough Hub
0161 7638292
Littleborough Hc
Featherstall Rd
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL15 8HF
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Local Stores

Littleborough
Station Road
Littleborough
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL15 8AF
01706 371162
Store Website
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SPAR Halifax Road
Mount Green Garage
Halifax Road
Rochdale
OL16 2SQ
01706 379349
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wendy Lane Vets
48 Calderbrook Road
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 9HL
01706 378105
enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk
Website
1.34 miles
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Valley Vetcare
48 Whitworth Rd
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 0EZ
01706 656 559
info@valleyvetcare.co.uk
1.85 miles
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Rochdale Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Kingsway Retail Park
Wallhead Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 5AF
rochdale@vets4pets.com
2.16 miles
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Crown House Vets
50-54 Milnrow Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 1UD
01706 646815
info@crownhousevets.co.uk
Website
2.39 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Wendy Lane Vets
262-266 Bury Road
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL11 4EE
01706 643 617
enquiries@wendylanevets.co.uk
Website
2.70 miles
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Milnrow Village Vets Ltd
44 - 48 Newhey Road
Milnrow
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 4EG
01706 404002
info@milnrowvillagevets.co.uk
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2.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds
Rochdale
Lancashire
0.72 miles

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Hollingworth Lake Country Park
This Walk Can Be Very Busy As Popular With Tourists. It's A Flat Walk With A Cafe And Toilets At The Back Of The Lake. Dogs Are Allowed On And Off The Lead. There's A Bird Watching Hut, And Picnic Areas Available.
Rakewood Rd
1.81 miles

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Hollingworth Lake
Lovely Walk 2.4 Miles Long
Littleborough
1.84 miles

Well Signed Posted For Hollingworth Lake.Take Junction 21 For Milnrow And Follow Signs To Hollingworth Lake. There Are 4 Car Parks Charging £1 For 2 Hours
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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk. There Are Several Different Routes You Can Take Depending On What Sort Of Walk You Want To Do. Dogs Are Allowed Both On And Off Leads, But I Keep Mine On Due To There Being Some Long Drops Down Into The Waterfall And River. There Is A Tea Room Which Is Open Most Days. Parking Is Free But The Road In Is Very Bumpy So Take It Steady.
41 Market St
Whitworth
Rochdale
OL12 8RW
1.92 miles

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Hollingworth Lake
Hollingworth Lake Is A Reservoir Which Was Built In The Early 1800S, To Supply Water To The Rochdale Canal. The Walk Follows Are The Lake For The Duration, Beginning At The Visitor Centre, And There Are Some Good Views Of The Lake, The M62 And The Pennine Edge As You Progress.
OL15 0AQ
2.03 miles

Take Junction 21 From The M62, Head Through Milnrow And Then Up Wildhouse Lane Toward Smithy Bridge. Follow The Road Along The Lake, Keeping It To Your Right, And Head Up Toward The Visitor Centre For Parking.
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Blackstone Edge
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk To Blackstone Edge. Blackstone Edge Is A Gritstone Escarpment 472 Metres Above Sea Level, In The Pennine Hills, Situated On The Boundary Between Greater Manchester And West Yorkshire.
OL15 0LG
3.49 miles

Leave The M62 At Junction 21 And Follow Signs To Milnrow. Pass On By Hollingworth Lake And Out Of The Village Of Littleborough On The A58. The Car Park For The Walk Will Be On Your Left, Near Blackstone Edge Reservoir.
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