Welcome to Elton

Elton is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the borough of Bury and is approximately 7 miles north of the city of Manchester. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Elton is St. John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features stunning stained glass windows and a beautiful bell tower. Another historic building in the village is Elton Hall, a 16th-century manor house that is now a private residence. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Elton is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents involved in local groups and organizations. There are also several annual events held in Elton, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring together residents and visitors alike. Overall, Elton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: -1.5°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
The Elton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wilton	Walshaw Road Bury Greater Manchester BL8 1RN 01617631434 School Website
Chantlers Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip B Barlow	Foulds Avenue Bury Greater Manchester BL8 2SF 01617611074 School Website
Christ Church Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Howard	Church Street Walshaw Bury Lancashire BL8 3AX 1204883415 School Website
Lowercroft Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Farr	Ashington Drive Bury Greater Manchester BL8 2TS 01617612798 School Website
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr J E Davies	Leigh Lane Bury Greater Manchester BL8 2RH 01617644014 School Website
Greenhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Artley	Mile Lane Bury Lancashire BL8 2JH 1617647298 School Website
Elton Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Pars	Alston Street Bury Greater Manchester BL8 1SB 01617052674 School Website
St Stephens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jane Parsons	Colville Drive Bury Greater Manchester BL8 2DX 01617641132 School Website
Tottington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Holden	Moorside Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HR 1204886169 School Website
Excel And Exceed Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Webster	Buller Street Bury Lancashire BL8 2BS 1617627212 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 3.38 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 3.39 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 3.95 Miles

Kearsley Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU 4.07 Miles

Moses Gate Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT 4.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Magnum Private Hire 0161 797 7777 Mitchell St, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1SF 0.65 Miles
A1 Chauffeured 07501 177231 1 Rowans Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 1LT 0.81 Miles
Elton Cars Bury 0161 764 5555 93 Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2AH 0.91 Miles
Elton Taxis Ltd 0161 764 5555 69 Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2AH 0.91 Miles
Tiger Taxis 0161 763 6666 51 Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2AB 1.01 Miles
Tramcars 01204 888888 25 Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.21 Miles
Tram Cars Executive Travel 0161 763 7777 25A Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 1.21 Miles
Hackney Taxis Ltd 0161 764 2605 22 Bolton St, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0EY 1.39 Miles
Bury Kar 0161 797 4999 Silver Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0DP 1.40 Miles
Farebay Taxis Ltd 0161 764 2605 24B Bolton Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0LQ 1.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ainsworth Road Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mile Lane Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bury Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Bury Delivery Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brandlesholme Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ainsworth P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tottington Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Black Lane Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crompton Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crompton Street Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bury Post Office Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Black Lane Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fishpool Pol Box Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chesham Pol Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mile Lane Health Centre 0161 7647804	Mile Lane Health Centre Mile Lane Bury BL8 2JR
Woodbank Surgery 0161 7051630	Woodbank Surgery 2 Hunstanton Drive Brandlesholme Bury BL8 1EG
Tottington 01204 885106	Tottington Medical Pract. 16 Market St, Tottington Bury BL8 4AD
Knowsley Medical Centre 0161 7641217	Knowsley Medical Centre 9/11 Knowsley Street Bury BL9 0ST
Townside Surgery 0161 7621600	Townside Pcc-Knowsley Pl Knowsley Street Bury Greater Manchester BL9 0SN

Local Stores

Mile Lane
78 Mile Lane
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL8 2JR
01617 646295
Store Website
0.63 miles

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SPAR Radcliffe
151 Bury And Bolton Road
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 4JY
03303559219
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 0.96 miles
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
147 The Rock Bury Lancashire BL9 0ND 0161 764 4618 roskelly@armacvets.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Bury Vets4pets Ltd
480 Manchester Road Bury Lancashire BL9 9NY 0161 763 6333 bury@vets4pets.com Website 2.16 miles
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Pennine Vets - Harwood
175 Longsight Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3JF 01204 609060 harwood@penninevets.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Regan &Amp; Colleagues (Radcliffe)
Regan Veterinary Group Water Street Veterinary Clinic 100-102 Water Street, Radcliffe Manchester Lancashire M26 4BE 0161 725 8393 2.35 miles

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Beech House Veterinary Surgery
2-4 Stopes Road Radcliffe Manchester Lancashire M26 3WP 0161 723 1759 info@beechhousevetsradcliffe.co.uk Website 2.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jumbles Reservoir
This Is A Lovely Walk With A Place To Sit Down And Have A Picnic And Purchase Refreshments. It Is 2.5 Miles Round. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.24 miles

Location what3words hotel.gears.index

Jumbles Country Park
Really Nice Park And Pretty Big! Has A Refreshment Cafe As Well. Pathways, Forests, Lakes And Places Where Your Dog Can Have A Swim Safely! Beautiful Scenery. Love Going Her On A Summer Day. Many Benches And Picnic Areas To Have A Bite To Eat. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.26 miles

Location what3words walks.safely.fend

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 3.37 miles

Location what3words seaside.sculpture.whisker

Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 3.48 miles

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.48 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Moses Gate Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Moses Gate Country Park. This Circular Walk Includes Water For Your Dog To Enjoy, And Is Set In 750 Acres Of Countryside. The Park Is Set In The Croal And Irwell Valleys And Runs Alongside And Over The River Croal. BL4 7QS 3.57 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

Location what3words ridge.shrimp.match

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Patchy rain nearby	Light snow	Light snow	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	2.4°C	4.1°C	6.3°C	7.2°C	4.9°C	2.6°C	0.4°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	2.2°C	0.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-0.5°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	0.7°C	-2.4°C	-5.2°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.4°C	-3.5°C	-3.7°C	-1.4°C	1.5°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	0.3°C	-0.6°C
Feels Like	-6.9°C	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-10.4°C	-9.8°C	-6.7°C	-2.9°C	-0.1°C	0.7°C	-1°C	-3.3°C	-4.9°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-0.1°C	2.3°C	6.1°C	8.5°C	8.7°C	7.3°C	4.9°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.9°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-2.3°C	2.6°C	5.9°C	6.5°C	5.1°C	2.2°C	-2.2°C

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