Welcome to Baxenden

Baxenden is a small village located in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Hyndburn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Baxenden has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Baxenden-in-the-Willows. The village was once a thriving centre for the textile industry, with many mills and factories operating in the area. Today, Baxenden is a peaceful and picturesque village with a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Baxenden is St John the Baptist Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Baxenden is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Baxenden Festival, which is held annually in July and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. Overall, Baxenden is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.9°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
The Hollins Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Haydock	Hollins Lane Accrington Lancashire BB5 2QY 1254233500 School Website
Baxenden St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Julie Green	Church Avenue Baxenden Accrington Lancashire BB5 2RQ 01254234074 School Website
Lee Royd Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Smith	Royds Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2LH 01254231725 School Website
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Macmahon	Hudson Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2HS 01254233020 School Website
Green Haworth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Turner	School House Lane Green Haworth Accrington Lancashire BB5 3SQ 01254233379 School Website
St Annes And St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Accrington Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sinead Colbeck	Sandy Lane Accrington Lancashire BB5 2AN 01254233019 School Website
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Nicol	Barnfield Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2AQ 01254232130 School Website
St Oswalds Roman Catholic Primary School Accrington Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Cath Kippax	Hartley Avenue Accrington Lancashire BB5 0NN 01254234924 School Website
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Moss	Cartmel Avenue Accrington Lancashire BB5 0NW 01254233513 School Website
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Hyndburn Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Xavier Bowers	Wordsworth Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 0LU 01254233458 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 1.30 Miles

Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 1.94 Miles

Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 2.62 Miles

Hapton Manchester Road, Hapton, Lancashire, BB12 7LG 3.45 Miles

Rishton Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY 3.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Cars 01254 233240 174 Higher Antley St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0QB 1.08 Miles
Red Rose Private Hire 01254 388388 37 Church Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2EN 1.14 Miles
C B Taxis And Mini Coaches 01254 395031 37 Church St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2EN 1.14 Miles
A And B Taxis 01254 233333 1 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1HF 1.17 Miles
M.A Minibuses Accrington Private Hire 07878 383037 1 Primrose Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0HU 1.25 Miles
Legend Cars 01254 390504 76 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LE 1.28 Miles
Airport Specials 01254 393969 76 Blackburn Rd, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LE 1.28 Miles
Central Taxis 01254 382111 6 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1AF 1.31 Miles
K Cars 01254 385801 6 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1AF 1.31 Miles
Max Cabs 01254 395555 3 Edgar Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1PT 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pocklington Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southwood Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Baxenden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Laund Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royds Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marl Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Baxenden Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Hollins Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Howarth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rothwell Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nuttall Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plantation Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Peel House Baxenden	10 Southwood Drive Baxenden Accrington Lancashire BB5 2PZ
The Lancashire Eu Of Gps Limited 01254 282282	Accrington Pals Phcc 1 Paradise Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2EJ
Peel House Medical Practice 01254 282282	Accrington Pals Phcc 1 Paradise Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2EJ
King Street Medical Ctr 01254 617664	King Street Medical Ctr 43 King Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1QE
Myrtle House	154 Blackburn Road Accrington BB5 0AE

Local Stores

Haslingden
2 John Street
Haslingden
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 5QB
01706 222532
Store Website
2.36 miles

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SPAR Accrington
144-146
Burnley Road
Accrington
BB5 6DW
01254 393503
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 1.31 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 1.38 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
307 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3HS 01254 398737 oswaldtwistle@myvets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 Blackburn Road Haslingden Lancashire BB4 5QQ 01706 223287 haslingden@myvets.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
69 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5ED 01254 233723 Website 2.51 miles

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Rawtenstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 24, New Hall Way Retail Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HR rawtenstall@vets4pets.com 3.54 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 5.02 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 6.02 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 6.10 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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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 6.28 miles

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Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 6.33 miles

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Holcombe Hill Lancashire
Built In 1852 This Well Known Bury Landmark Was Erected In Tribute To One Of Bury's Most Famous Sons, Sir Robert Peel; Founder Of The Police Force And Prime Minister 1841-1846. The Tower Stands 128Ft High And Offers Stunning Views Over Manchester And North Wales. Look Out For The Flag Flying From The Top Of The Tower Indicating It Is Open To The Public Or Go To The Events Sections Of This Website For The Latest Dates. 18-20 Holcombe Old Rd Bury BL8 4LZ 6.38 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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