Welcome to Westhoughton

Westhoughton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It is situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Bolton and 13 miles northwest of Manchester. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Houghton. The town has a population of around 25,000 people and is known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Westhoughton is the Grade II listed St. Bartholomew's Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church is located in the heart of the town and is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Another popular attraction in Westhoughton is the Pennington Flash Country Park. The park covers over 200 acres and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and fish. The park is a great place to go for a walk, run, or bike ride and is a popular destination for families.

Westhoughton is also known for its excellent schools. The town has a number of primary and secondary schools, including St. Bartholomew's C of E Primary School, St. James's C of E Primary School, and Westhoughton High School. These schools have a reputation for providing high-quality education and are popular with parents in the area. In addition to its schools, Westhoughton has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to live and visit.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy snow showers

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Local Schools

School Details
St Bartholomews C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Johns
The Fairways
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3NZ
01942634717
School Website
Sacred Heart Rc Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Martin Johnson
Central Drive
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3DU
01942634681
School Website
Westhoughton High School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Coe
Bolton Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3BZ
01942814122
School Website
The Aspire Hub, Bolton
Other Independent Special School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gillian Bullock
Dalton House
33 Leigh Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2JE
3332008705
School Website
Washacre Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss C Howarth
Clough Avenue
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 2NJ
01942634756
School Website
St Georges C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Philip Ivory
The Hoskers
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 2FB
01942813069
School Website
Eatock Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ann Flannery
St George's Avenue
Daisy Hill
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 2ER
01942634672
School Website
The Gates Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Forshaw
Bristle Hall Way
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3QA
01942634734
School Website
St James C Of E Primary School Daisy Hill
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Catherine Caldwell-Jones
Hindley Road
Daisy Hill
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 2JU
01942634688
School Website
St Thomas C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rob Dean
Molyneux Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3HP
01942634666
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westhoughton
Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
0.62 Miles
Daisy Hill
Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
0.66 Miles
Hag Fold
Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
1.65 Miles
Hindley
Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
2.03 Miles
Horwich Parkway
Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
2.20 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
401 A-Z Private Hire Ltd
01942 810401
95 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3AA
0.11 Miles
Alexander Cars
01942 816677
Westhoughton Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QR
0.56 Miles
Star Cars
01942 813388
Westhoughton Industrial Estate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QR
0.56 Miles
Timewise Travel
01942 818323
260 Church Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3QW
0.63 Miles
Airport Taxi Service - Sentinel
01942 797969
48 Wayfaring, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3UT
0.69 Miles
Astley Cab Co
01942 798888
Unit 5 Coalpitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0LY
1.67 Miles
Gz Executive Chauffeur Driven Cars Ltd
07872 038633
12 Harvest Way, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4GD
1.70 Miles
1St Cars
01942 896896
Coal Pit La, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0FY
1.72 Miles
C P Mini Travel
01942 253004
41 Mornington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4LG
1.81 Miles
G And K Prestige Travel
01204 61108
8 Lock La, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 4RL
1.86 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Street
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Market St
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Westhoughton Po Indoor Box
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Special Mailbox:
Rylands Court
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Southfield Drive D
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Lord Street D
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Park Road
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Daisy Hill D
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Hart Common
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Sanderlings D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Stable Fold Surgery
01942 813678
Stable Fold Surgery
119 Church Street
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3SF
Korlipara K
01942 813466
Westhoughton Branch Surgery
294 Church Street
Westhoughton
Bolton
Lancashire
BL5 3QQ
Peter House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Peter House
Captain Lees Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3UB
Peter House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Peter House
Captain Lees Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3UB
Unsworth Group Practice
01942 812525
Unsworth Group Practice
Peter House Surgery
Captain Lees Road
Westhoughton,Bolton
BL5 3UB
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Local Stores

Aspull - Haigh Road
134 Haigh Road
Aspull
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN2 1XH
01942 833434
shop.5135@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.87 miles
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SPAR West Houghton
Manchester Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3JP
01942 811474
Store Website
1.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pike Moor Veterinary Surgeons
53/55 Chorley Road
Westhoughton
Bolton
Lancashire
BL5 3PD
01942 818845
info@pikemoorvets.co.uk
Website
0.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Daisy Hill Practice Ltd.
475 Leigh Road
Daisy Hill
Westhoughton
Bolton
Lancashire
BL5 2JH
01942 818990
0.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Small Mammals

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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
2.11 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
2.28 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Atherton Veterinary Centre
124 Bolton Road
Atherton
Manchester
Lancashire
M46 9JZ
01942 876 873
athertonvetcentre@gmx.co.uk
Website
2.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Companion Care (Bolton) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Middlebrook Retail Park
Horwich
Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 6JA
01204 469 478
bolton@companioncare.co.uk
Website
2.50 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park
2.89 miles

Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).
Location
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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
3.82 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.
Location
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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
4.71 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.
Location
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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd
Ashton-In-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8DD
5.26 miles

Location
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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
5.28 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.
Location
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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln
Rivington
Bolton
BL6 7SE
5.53 miles

Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb
Location
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