Welcome to Downham

Downham is a picturesque village located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Ribble and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. Downham is known for its stunning views and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The village of Downham is steeped in history and has a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 16th-century Downham Hall, which is now a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional stone cottages and a beautiful church, which dates back to the 13th century. Downham is a popular location for film and television productions, and has been used as a filming location for a number of popular TV shows and movies.

Downham is a thriving community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a tea room. Downham is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of scenic walking routes in the surrounding countryside. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete.

Local Weather

Light snow

Temp: 0.2°C

Feels Like: -1.8°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Chatburn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Gardiner	Sawley Road Chatburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4AS 01200441426 School Website
Grindleton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Blanchet	Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441257 School Website
Bowland High Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Laura Fielden	Riversmead Sawley Road Grindleton Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS 01200441374 School Website
Moorland School Limited Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Frost	Ribblesdale Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JA 1200423833 School Website
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Nunns	Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200423539 School Website
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Allan	Bright Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1NW 01200425564 School Website
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs James Keulemans	York Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2DJ 01200423118 School Website
Waddington And West Bradford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	West Bradford Road Waddington Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3JE 01200422915 School Website
St Michael And St Johns Roman Catholic Primary School Clitheroe Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Mabbott	Lowergate Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1AG 01200422560 School Website
Ribblesdale Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Susan Allan	Queens Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1EL 01200423672 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 3.23 Miles

Whalley Lancs Mitton Road, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9SE 5.84 Miles

Brierfield Railway Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, BB9 5PU 6.11 Miles

Nelson Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SF 6.26 Miles

Colne Primet Hill, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NX 6.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Star Taxis 01200 444401 Unit 4/Deanfield Way/Link 59 Business Pk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QU 1.95 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01200 428428 Unit 4A Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 2.41 Miles
Dial A Cab 01200 428828 Unit 4A/Salthill Ind Est/Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 2.41 Miles
Penole Taxi 01200 425323 2 River Lea Gdns, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 2.83 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 443999 2 River Lea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 2.83 Miles
Pendle Taxis 01200 443999 12 Talbot Cl, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1LF 3.08 Miles
Hi- Life Travel 07772 713207 32 Turner Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EN 3.26 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.31 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 442211 Unit 3 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.31 Miles
Dial-A-Cab 01200 444144 2 Eshton Ter, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 3.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Downham Post Office Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Downham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatburn Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bold Venture No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sawley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Worston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Childrens Home No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Rimington Lane Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Bank Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sawley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Twiston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Grindleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Deanfield Court Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Stopper Lane Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Chatburn Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
The Annex 01200 444255	6 Railway View Road Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG
Pendleside Medical Pract 01200 413600	Pendleside Medical Pract Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Rd,Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2JG
The Castle Medical Group 01200 413535	The Castle Medical Group Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2JG

Local Stores

Petrol Clitheroe
Holm Road
Ribble Valley Enterprise Park
Barrow, Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WF
01254 825701
Store Website
4.62 miles

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SPAR Edisford Road
1 Edisford Rd
Clitheroe
BB7 2LN
01200 426834
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Holden Street Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1LU 01200 423763 clitheroe@mearleyvets.co.uk 2.78 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 5.09 miles

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Mearley Veterinary Group
145A Gisburn Road Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6HQ 01282 619318 5.49 miles

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Bowland Vets
Mitton Road Industrial Estate Whaley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9YE 01254 311311 management@bowlandvets.co.uk Website 5.53 miles

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
Bowland House The Sidings Business Park Whalley Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9SE 01254 824244 reception@abbeydalevets.co.uk Website 5.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Pendle Hill
2 Barley Ln Nelson Lancashire BB9 6LH 3.19 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 5.80 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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Alkincoates Reserve Colne
Alkincoats Woodland Walk Alkincoats Rd Colne BB8 9DN 6.34 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 6.53 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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Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 9.34 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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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 10.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Patchy light rain with thunder	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Overcast	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.7°C	16.4°C	15.3°C	15.2°C	15.8°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	15.6°C	16.4°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	15.6°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

	Partly Cloudy	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	15.6°C	15°C	13°C	9.5°C	7.3°C	6.4°C	6.6°C	6.7°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	4.8°C	9.9°C
Feels Like	15.5°C	14.2°C	11.1°C	6.5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	3.9°C	3°C	1.9°C	8.4°C

Saturday	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	Moderate rain at times	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Moderate snow	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	4.6°C	3°C	2.2°C	1.4°C	0.9°C	1.2°C	2.3°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	1.4°C	0.8°C	1.6°C
Feels Like	1.7°C	-0.4°C	-1.6°C	-3°C	-4.4°C	-4.5°C	-3.5°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-5°C	-3°C

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