Welcome to Captain Fold

Captain Fold is a small village located in the borough of Wigan, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Leigh and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions of Captain Fold is its proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The canal runs through the village and provides a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The canal is also home to a number of wildlife species, including ducks, swans, and herons. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the towpath or hire a narrowboat to explore the canal further.

Captain Fold is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, The Hare and Hounds, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and real ales and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights, making it a hub of the local community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Edenfield Girls' High School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Yaasmin Mubarak	Brunswick Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0PQ 1282476011 School Website
Mcmillan Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Stokes	Railway Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 9AG 01282612709 School Website
Nelson St Philips Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Moulden	Leeds Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9TQ 01282614463 School Website
Marsden Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicole Delamere	Percy Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0BE 01282612769 School Website
Whitefield Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs E Mason	Every Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7HF 01282612807 School Website
St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School Nelson Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jemma Stuttard	Lomeshaye Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 0DQ 01282613906 School Website
Bradley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Kay Burke	Bradley Road East Nelson Lancashire BB9 7QH 01282615183 School Website
Lomeshaye Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Anita Spokes	Norfolk Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SY 01282612063 School Website
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Khaleda Begum	35 Norfolk Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SY 1282618899
Walverden Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms H Ahmed	Bracewell Street Nelson Lancashire BB9 0TL 01282614834 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 0.03 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 1.38 Miles

Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 1.79 Miles

Burnley Central Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA 3.15 Miles

Burnley Manchester Road Manchester Road, Burnley Manchester Road, Lancashire, BB11 1JZ 3.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01282 613262 44 Railway St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SG 0.02 Miles
Central Cars 01282 699990 Office 1 Netherfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SJ 0.02 Miles
Metro Cars 01282 696992 1 Netherfield Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9AW 0.06 Miles
Pennine Taxis 01282 693020 7 Bottomley Yard/Bottomley St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SW 0.08 Miles
Uk Car And Mini Buses 01282 693693 Leeds Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TG 0.13 Miles
No1 Express Taxis 01282 602242 4 Garden Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9DN 0.20 Miles
Street Cars 01282 606666 Grove Street/Off Southfield St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9QA 0.23 Miles
Vip Cars 01282 692692 4 Forest St, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7NB 0.27 Miles
Ma Taxis 01282 605666 4A Bankhouse Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7QW 0.27 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01282 615615 78 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HD 0.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Railway Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Manchester Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brook Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobden Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitefield Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carr Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel House Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wm Morrisons Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Leeds Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotland Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barkerhouse Road Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lomeshaye Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hibson Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fairmore Medical Practice (Leeds Road)	Pwe Fairmore Pendle Community Hospital Leeds Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 9SZ
Elms Federated Practice - Pendle Valley Mill Surgery	Carr Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Phcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Phcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR
Yarnspinners Primary Health Centre Lancashire Bcsc	Carr Road Nelson BB9 7SR

Local Stores

Barnoldswick
Rainhall Road
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 6AB
01282 816425
shop.4612@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.74 miles

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SPAR Nelson
Springbank Garage
Manchester Road
Nelson
BB9 7AT
01282 693061
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
84 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson Lancashire BB9 5NN 01282 699 588 brierfield@myvets.co.uk Website 1.05 miles
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Colne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Corporation Street Retail Park Corporation Street Colne Lancashire BB8 8LU 01282 857730 colne@vets4pets.com 1.14 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 1.27 miles

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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
420-422 Colne Road Burnley Lancashire BB10 1EL 01282 860650 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk 2.03 miles

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Pendle Pet Care Limited T/A Stanley House Veterinary Group
16-20 Albert Road Colne Lancashire BB8 0AA 01282 863892 liz@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Stanley House Veterinary Group
Farm And Equine Department Ashlar Barn Barrowfield Road Higham Lancashire BB12 9ER 01282 868748 enquiry@stanleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.60 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 2.37 miles

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Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 3.09 miles

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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 4.06 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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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 4.06 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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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 4.14 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 7.50 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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