Welcome to Goosnargh

Goosnargh is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north of the city of Preston and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills.

One of the most notable landmarks in Goosnargh is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is built in the Gothic style and features a tower that is over 100 feet tall. Inside, visitors can see a number of interesting features, including a 15th-century font and a stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist Edward Burne-Jones.

In addition to its historic buildings, Goosnargh is also known for its food. The village is home to a number of award-winning restaurants and pubs, many of which serve traditional Lancashire dishes such as hotpot and black pudding. The area is also famous for its cheese, with the Goosnargh Cheese Company producing a range of artisan cheeses that are sold throughout the UK.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Goosnargh Oliversons Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Sant	Goosnargh Lane Goosnargh Preston Lancashire PR3 2BN 01772865396 School Website
St Francis Catholic Primary School Goosnargh Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Deakin	The Hill Horns Lane Goosnargh Preston Lancashire PR3 2FJ 01772865369 School Website
Broughton In Amounderness Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Oliver Mcphail	Church Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5JB 01772862788 School Website
Grimsargh St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Booth	Preston Road Grimsargh Preston Lancashire PR2 5SD 01772653600 School Website
Fulwood St Peters Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Merritt	Meadowfield Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9RE 01772864550 School Website
Sherwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jodie Lumb	Sherwood Way Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9GA 01772719093 School Website
Broughton High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Botes	Woodplumpton Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5JJ 01772863849 School Website
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Charnley	Sharoe Green Lane North Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9HH 1772787037 School Website
Longsands Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Susan Mckeown	Longsands Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9PS 01772795676 School Website
Barton St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Goodwin	Jepps Avenue Barton Preston Lancashire PR3 5AS 01772862664 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 4.94 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 6.74 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 6.76 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 6.92 Miles

Pleasington Victoria Road, Pleasington, Lancashire, BB2 5JQ 8.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Executive Cars 01772 703391 2 Lyndeth Close, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9QY 2.51 Miles
2B Private Hire 01772 780688 18 Queens Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3FJ 2.62 Miles
Irelands Taxis 01772 785534 Stonebridge Mill, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AD 2.65 Miles
Chauffeurs Ltd 01772 469070 10 Compton Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3UT 2.90 Miles
Kiss Limos 01772 712482 4 Regent Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WX 3.09 Miles
A1st Choice Air Taxis 07958 782010 50 Watling St Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8BP 3.29 Miles
Pauls Taxi 07710 336388 7 St James's Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DJ 3.98 Miles
Street Cars 01772 700705 198 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5LE 4.09 Miles
Ribble Valley Chauffeur Co Ltd 0870 142 3400 Myerscough Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RY 4.23 Miles
Millers Taxis 01772 884000 271 Brook Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7HN 4.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Brabiner Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Fernyhalgh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Olivers Place Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Mailcentre Posting Suite Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:19:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Durton Lane Warwick House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Man Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Levensgarth Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfpenny Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ribblesdale Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Mawson And Partners 01772 511414	Longsands Medical Centre Longsands Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9PF
Stonebridge Surgery 01772 214820	Stonebridge Surgery Preston Rd, Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AP
Beech Drive	17-19 Beech Drive Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3NB
Dr Mawson And Partners 01772 716410	Sharoe Green Surgery 157 Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8HE
North Preston Medical Practice 01772 645665	Broadway Surgery 2 Broadway, Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9TH

Local Stores

Broughton - Garstang Road
506 Garstang Road
Broughton
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5HE
01772 866451
Store Website
2.31 miles

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SPAR Bluebell Way
Bluebell Way
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 5PZ
01772 651653
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Langley Lane Goosnargh Preston Lancashire PR3 2JQ 01772 861300 vets@oakhill-vets.com Website 1.18 miles

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Poultry Health Services
Leonard Lambert And May 136 Whittingham Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5DD 01829 740639 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 1.52 miles

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Llm Farm Vets
136 Whittingham Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5DD 01772 866 014 lancs@lambertleonardmay.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Longridge Vets
54 Preston Road Longridge Preston Lancashire PR3 3AY 01772 783 327 longridge_vet@btconnect.com Website 2.60 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 3.57 miles

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Lanes Vets
Newfield Tabley Lane Woodplumpton Preston Lancashire PR4 0LH 01772 970292 cottam@lanesvets.com Website 4.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.80 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 4.04 miles

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 5.86 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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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 6.82 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 8.39 miles

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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 9.41 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.7°C	-15.4°C	-19.5°C	-20.4°C	-17.6°C	-14.8°C	-10.4°C	-6.9°C	-5.1°C	-5.1°C	-7.4°C	-8.7°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.7°C	-5.6°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	0.4°C	2.9°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	-0.1°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-9°C	-9.5°C	-10.9°C	-11.3°C	-10.6°C	-8°C	-4.7°C	-1.7°C	0.1°C	-1°C	-4.1°C	-6.6°C

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