Welcome to Altham

Altham is a small village located in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Calder and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Altham has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Alteham. The village was once a centre for the textile industry, with many mills and factories operating in the area. Today, Altham is a peaceful and picturesque village with a close-knit community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Altham is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Another popular attraction in the village is the Altham Meadows, which is a nature reserve that is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. The meadows are a great place for a peaceful walk or a picnic with family and friends.

Altham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a farm shop, a garden centre, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with easy access to the M65 motorway and the nearby towns of Accrington and Burnley. Overall, Altham is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It is a great place to visit or to call home.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Altham St James Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Woods	Burnley Road Altham Accrington Lancashire BB5 5UH 01282772174 School Website
Read St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Frances Agar	Straits Lane Read Burnley Lancashire BB12 7PE 01282771065 School Website
Simonstone St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Cockings	School Lane Simonstone Burnley Lancashire BB12 7HR 01282771147 School Website
Accrington Huncoat Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Dickinson	Lynwood Road Huncoat Accrington Lancashire BB5 6LR 1254233369 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Clayton Le Moors Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mashiter	Devonshire Drive Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5RJ 01254231277 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Padiham Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathleen Mckeating	St John's Road Padiham Burnley Lancashire BB12 7BN 01282771146 School Website
Padiham Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Dixon	St Anne's Street Padiham Burnley Lancashire BB12 7AX 01282776855 School Website
Hapton Church Of England Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Amourelle Leyland	Manchester Road Hapton Burnley Lancashire BB11 5RF 01282771657 School Website
Padiham St Leonards Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverly Holmes	Moor Lane Padiham Burnley Lancashire BB12 8HT 01282771470 School Website
Clayton Le Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs G Whittaker	Earl Street Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5NH 01254232046 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 1.29 Miles

Hapton Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG 1.61 Miles

Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 2.79 Miles

Rose Grove Rose Grove Lane, Rose Grove, Lancashire, BB12 6EH 2.95 Miles

Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 3.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fareways Private Hire 01282 777779 Red Marley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7HZ 1.07 Miles
Tlc Private Hire 01254 877366 Nightingales Garage, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7TE 1.44 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01282 778833 2 Bright Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8RA 1.78 Miles
Shuttle Taxis 01282 778833 2 Bright Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8RA 1.78 Miles
Brians Private Hire 01254 396565 18 John Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5PT 1.78 Miles
Padiham Cars 01282 222002 Riverside Mill, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8DG 1.83 Miles
Padiham Cabs 01282 777247 Riverside Mill, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8DG 1.83 Miles
Altham Cars 01254 383830 173 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5HD 1.88 Miles
Local Cars And Padiham 01282 777077 Grove Industrial Park, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8DN 1.90 Miles
Fab Cabs 01282 702910 7 Tennyson Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TE 2.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Altham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simonstone Business Park Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Simonstone Business Park Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bank Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shuttleworth Mead Bus Park Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Simonstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Read Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gt Harwood Caravan Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Straits Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Firs Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huncoat Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
George Lane Dudley Hill House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arbories No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynwood Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harwood Bar Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Appliance Prescription Service 01282 644801	Padiham Health Centre Station Road Padiham Lancashire BB12 8EA
Padiham Group Practice 01282 731333	Padiham Medical Centre 36 Burnley Rd, Padiham Burnley Lancashire BB12 8BP
The Clayton Medical Ctr. 0844 4771761	The Clayton Medical Ctr. Wellington Street Clayton Le Moors Lancashire BB5 5HU
Great Harwood Medical Group 01254 617570	Great Harwood Health Ctr. Water Street, Gt Harwood Blackburn Lancashire BB6 7QR
Great Harwood Health Centre Lancashire Bcsc	Water Street Great Harwood Blackburn BB6 7QR

Local Stores

Pickup Street
19-21 Pickup Street
Clayton-Le-Moors
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 5NS
01254 232453
Store Website
1.75 miles

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SPAR Read
Whalley Road
Read
Burnley
BB12 7NZ
01282 776362
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

North West Equine Vets Ltd
Martholme Farm Martholme Lane Great Harwood Blackburn Lancashire BB6 7UJ 01254 888600 office@nwev.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
70 Burnley Road Padiham Burnley Lancashire BB12 8QN 01282 779265 padiham@myvets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
69 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5ED 01254 233723 Website 1.88 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
16 Queen Street Great Harwood Lancashire BB6 7QQ 01254 877654 greatharwood@myvets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 2.55 miles

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Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 2.56 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 2.42 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 2.67 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 5.60 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 5.79 miles

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 7.03 miles

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 8.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	2.2°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.1°C	18.2°C	10.8°C	7.3°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy rain	Cloudy	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast
Temp	7.1°C	7.1°C	7°C	6.7°C	7.2°C	8.3°C	9.8°C	12.5°C	13°C	11.1°C	8.6°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	4.6°C	4.4°C	4.4°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	5.2°C	7.1°C	10.3°C	10.6°C	7.7°C	4.6°C	3.6°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.2°C	0.4°C	2°C	3.8°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.9°C	5.3°C
Feels Like	0.5°C	-0.6°C	-1.5°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	2.1°C	1.6°C

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