Welcome to Fulwood

Fulwood is a suburban area located in the north of the city of Preston, Lancashire. It is a popular residential area due to its proximity to the city center and its excellent transport links. The area is known for its large Victorian and Edwardian houses, which are popular with families and professionals alike. Fulwood is also home to a number of green spaces, including the beautiful Ashton Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and walks.

Fulwood has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The area was once a small village, but it grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, thanks to its location on the Lancaster Canal and the arrival of the railway. Today, Fulwood is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The area is also home to a number of schools, including the highly regarded Fulwood Academy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fulwood is the Royal Preston Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals in the region. The hospital provides a range of services, including accident and emergency care, maternity services, and specialist cancer care. Fulwood is also home to a number of other healthcare facilities, including GP surgeries and dental practices. Overall, Fulwood is a vibrant and diverse area that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.4°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Kennington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Pritchard	Kennington Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8ER 01772774044 School Website
Acorns Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Barlow	Moor Park Blackpool Road Preston Lancashire PR1 6AU 01772792681 School Website
Preston College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Simon Nixon	Fulwood Campus St Vincent's Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8UR 1772225000
The Olive School, Preston Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Parveen Yusuf	Vicarage Lane Preston PR2 8DW 1772926100
Archbishop Temple School A Church Of England Specialist College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ivan Catlow	St Vincent's Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8RA 01772717782 School Website
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School Preston Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Quigley	Blackpool Road Deepdale Preston Lancashire PR1 6HQ 01772795415 School Website
Moor Park High School And Sixth Form Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Corbett	Moor Park Avenue Preston Lancashire PR1 6DT 01772795428 School Website
Holme Slack Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Peck	Manor House Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 6HP 01772795257 School Website
Deepdale Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nawal Mirza	St Stephens Road Deepdale Preston Lancashire PR1 6TD 01772795586 School Website
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Hankin	St Vincent's Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8QY 01772716912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 1.73 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 3.78 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 3.89 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 5.07 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 5.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1st Choice Air Taxis 07958 782010 50 Watling St Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8BP 0.13 Miles
Pauls Taxi 07710 336388 7 St James's Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DJ 0.80 Miles
Kiss Limos 01772 712482 4 Regent Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WX 0.96 Miles
Street Cars 01772 700705 198 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5LE 1.07 Miles
Millers Taxis 01772 884000 271 Brook Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7HN 1.18 Miles
City Executive Cars 01772 703391 2 Lyndeth Close, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9QY 1.20 Miles
V I P Cabs 01772 556612 41-41A Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 1.24 Miles
Vip Cabs 01772 556655 41-41A Moor La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 1.24 Miles
N C Executive Cars 01772 823000 41A Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 1.24 Miles
New City Taxis 01772 824000 41 Moor La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 1.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fulwood Hall Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulwood Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Albert Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melrose Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holme Slack Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
White Hart Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foregate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milner Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ronaldsway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berkeleyhouse Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenbury Road/Ripon St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Healthcare Centre 01772 655533	The Healthcare Centre Flintoff Way, Deepdale Preston Lancashire PR1 5AF
Dr Mawson And Partners 01772 716410	Sharoe Green Surgery 157 Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8HE
Gutteridge Medical Centre 01772 325130	Guttridge Medical Centre Deepdale Road Preston Lancashire PR1 6LL
Dr Ali Guttridge Medical Centre 01772 325150	Guttridge Medical Centre Deepdale Road Preston Lancashire PR1 6LL
Issa Medical Centre - Patel 01772 798122	Issa Medical Centre 73 St Gregory Rd,Deepdale Preston Lancashire PR1 6YA

Local Stores

Preston - Garstang Road
166 Garstang Road
Fulwood
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8NB
01772 774841
Store Website
0.66 miles

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SPAR Fulwood
1
Black Bull Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 3PT
01772 717665
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 0.71 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
408 Blackpool Road Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2DX 01772 727 262 ashton@myvets.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Newhall Veterinary Centre
460 New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 4TA 01772 701432 newhallvets@gmail.com Website 1.54 miles
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Riverbank Veterinary Centre
16-22 Watery Lane Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2NN 01772 726745 riverbankvet@aol.com Website 1.64 miles
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Preston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 Mariners Way Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YN 01772 254111 preston@vetss4pets.com Website 2.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 5D Capitol Centre Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 4AW 01772 885 038 prestoncapitol@vets4pets.com Website 2.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 2.67 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 6.61 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 6.98 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 7.08 miles

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 9.11 miles

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 9.74 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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