Welcome to Goose Green

Goose Green is a small village located in the borough of Wigan, Lancashire. The village is situated between the towns of Wigan and St Helens and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was a thriving agricultural community. Today, Goose Green is a popular residential area with a range of amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

One of the most notable landmarks in Goose Green is the Grade II listed St Thomas' Church. The church was built in 1839 and is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another historic landmark in the village is the Goose Green War Memorial. The memorial was erected in 1921 to commemorate the local men who lost their lives in World War I. The memorial is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the people of Goose Green during times of conflict.

Goose Green is also home to a number of local businesses and community groups. The village has a thriving community spirit and residents are proud of their local heritage. The Goose Green Community Centre is a hub of activity and hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a number of sports teams including football and cricket clubs. Overall, Goose Green is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Carters Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School Preesall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Brendan Hassett	Pilling Lane Preesall Poulton Le Fylde Lancashire FY6 0HH 01253810236 School Website
Saint Aidans Church Of England High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Smith	Cartgate Preesall Poulton Le Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NP 01253810504 School Website
Preesall Fleetwoods Charity Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Gladwin	Mill Street Preesall Poulton Le Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NN 01253810324 School Website
Springfield House School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jason Travis	Wheel Lane Pilling Lancashire PR3 6HL 1614831505 School Website
Pilling St Johns Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Phillips	Ladies Hill Pilling Preston Lancashire PR3 6HA 01253790282 School Website
Stalmine Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Binns	Mill Lane Stalmine Poulton Le Fylde Lancashire FY6 0LR 01253700284 School Website
St Williams Catholic Primary School Pilling Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samatha Solloway	Garstang Road Pilling Preston Lancashire PR3 6AL 01253790389 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Fleetwood Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Kowalska	London Street Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 6EU 01253878445 School Website
Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Murphy	Chaucer Road Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 6QN 01253873795 School Website
Shakespeare Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Steve Twist	Manor Road Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7LL 01253872887 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poulton-Le-Fylde Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7AA 6.09 Miles

Heysham Port Off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE 7.10 Miles

Layton Bispham Road, Layton, Lancashire, FY2 0SX 7.43 Miles

Blackpool North Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB 8.63 Miles

Lancaster Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW 9.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Taxis 01253 813000 1 Barton Square, Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0BN 1.57 Miles
1St Class Limousines 0800 781 9008 Taylors Lane Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 6AB 2.09 Miles
Fleetwood Cab Co Ltd 01253 872222 1 Albert St, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6AH 2.37 Miles
P R Chauffeuring Service 01253 877000 Victoria St, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6EL 2.58 Miles
Two Thousand Taxis 01253 872000 29 Preston Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6JA 2.59 Miles
Fleetwood Taxis Ltd 01253 771111 29 Preston Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6JA 2.59 Miles
Fleetwood Private Hire 01253 776910 11 Medlock Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8DE 3.98 Miles
Mc Airport Services 01253 862110 Chequers Way, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4FS 4.27 Miles
Andy 2 Airport 01253 820816 1 Hasbury Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4FQ 4.35 Miles
Cleveleys Taxis Ltd 01253 856425 Gardeners Arms, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4BL 4.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pilling Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Rosslyn Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosemount Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mount Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
1 Smithy Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grasmere Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheel Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Knott End Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Small Wood Hey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parksway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smallwood Hey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Over Wyre Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Wilkinson Way Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde FY6 0FA
Over Wyre Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wilkinson Way Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde FY6 0FA
Over Wyre Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wilkinson Way Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde FY6 0FA
The Over-Wyre Med.Ctr. 01253 951165	Wilkinson Way Off Pilling Lne, Preesall Poulton Lancashire FY6 0FA
The Mount View Practice 01253 951999	Fleetwood H & W Centre Dock Street Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 6HP

Local Stores

Preesall - Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane
Preesall
Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 0EJ
01253 813855
Store Website
0.96 miles

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SPAR Knott End
One Ash
Lancaster Road
Knott End
Poulton le Fylde
FY6 0AU
01253 810231
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moy Vets - Knott End Branch
1A Clarence Avenue Knott End-On-Sea Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0AH 01253 701 098 hambleton@moyvets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles

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The Mount Veterinary Practice
1 Harris Street Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 6QX 01253 875547 ormerod@easynet.co.uk 2.65 miles
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Moy Vets Hambleton
Carr Lane Hambleton Poulton-Le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 9DW 01253 701098 hambleton@moyvets.co.uk Website 3.07 miles
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Moy Vets - Thornton
22 - 24 Hillylaid Road Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4DZ 01253 860346 thornton@moyvets.co.uk Website 4.39 miles

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Wyrebrooke Mobile Vets
80 Lambs Road Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 5LZ 01253 366055 vet@wyrebrooke.co.uk Website 4.79 miles

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Cleveleys Vets4pets Ltd
186 Victoria Road West Thornton-Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 3NG 01253 858 665 cleveleys@vets4pets.com Website 5.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve Jameson Road 2.94 miles Fleetwood

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Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7BE 3.01 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 7.62 miles

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Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 8.29 miles

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Heronand#039;S Reach Nature Trail
A 5K Circular Walk With Lots Of Unrest For Dogs To Run Around Such As Trees, Ponds Etc. Unnamed Road Blackpool FY3 8LL 8.64 miles Start In The De Vere Car Park And Take The Bridle Path Located Near The Enterance Of The Car Park.

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 8.70 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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