Welcome to Greenacres

Greenacres is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the borough of Rossendale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Greenacres has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the original farmhouses and barns still stand today. The village also has a number of historic landmarks, including the Greenacres Congregational Church, which was built in 1867. The church is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and is still in use today.

Despite its small size, Greenacres has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional Lancashire cuisine. The village is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, which provide a range of activities and events for residents of all ages.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Harris Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Brown	Wychnor Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 7EE 01772864135 School Website
Our Lady And St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Woods	Lightfoot Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3LP 1772862305 School Website
Pool House Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Cole	Kidsgrove Tanterton Ingol Preston Lancashire PR2 7BX 01772732628 School Website
Fulwood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Galbraith	Black Bull Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9YR 01772719060 School Website
Queens Drive Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Gomersall	Black Bull Lane Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3LA 01772718344 School Website
St Anthonys Catholic Primary School Fulwood Preston Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ballard	St Anthony's Drive Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3SQ 01772726621 School Website
Our Ladys Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Charnock	St Anthony's Drive Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3SQ 01772326900 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Ingol Preston Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Westray	59 Whitby Avenue Ingol Preston Lancashire PR2 3YP 01772727471 School Website
Ingol Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Parkinson	Whitby Avenue Ingol Preston Lancashire PR2 3YP 01772727383 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 2.83 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 3.60 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 5.04 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 5.51 Miles

Kirkham And Wesham Station Road, Wesham, Lancashire, PR4 3AA 6.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeurs Ltd 01772 469070 10 Compton Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3UT 0.44 Miles
Kiss Limos 01772 712482 4 Regent Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WX 0.95 Miles
A1st Choice Air Taxis 07958 782010 50 Watling St Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8BP 1.83 Miles
Millers Taxis 01772 884000 271 Brook Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7HN 2.03 Miles
Pauls Taxi 07710 336388 7 St James's Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DJ 2.05 Miles
Call A Car 01772 515888 255 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2NH 2.12 Miles
V I P Cabs 01772 556612 41-41A Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 2.36 Miles
Vip Cabs 01772 556655 41-41A Moor La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 2.36 Miles
N C Executive Cars 01772 823000 41A Moor Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 2.36 Miles
New City Taxis 01772 824000 41 Moor La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 2.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wychnor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turnpike Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tanterton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nog Tow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharoe Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sharoe Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parklands Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princes Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovedale Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
109 Blackbull Lane Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
South Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitby Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottam Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ingol Health Centre	87 Village Green Lane Ingol Preston Lancashire PR2 7DS
Ingol Health Centre Lancashire Bcsc	87 Village Green Lane Ingol Preston PR2 7DS
Beech Drive	17-19 Beech Drive Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 3NB
North Preston Medical Practice 01772 645665	Broadway Surgery 2 Broadway, Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 9TH
Lytham Road Surgery 01772 716033	1St Flr, Fatima Hlth Ctr 228 Garstang Rd, Fulwood Preston PR2 9QB

Local Stores

Ingol
15-17 Granton Walk
Ingol
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 3YX
01772 727852
Store Website
1.00 miles

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SPAR Cadley
118 Woodlplumpton Road
Cadley
Preston
PR2 2LP
01772726541
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lanes Vets
Newfield Tabley Lane Woodplumpton Preston Lancashire PR4 0LH 01772 970292 cottam@lanesvets.com Website 0.92 miles

Animals Treated
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 1.44 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 1.58 miles
Amenities
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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 1.88 miles

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Llm Farm Vets
136 Whittingham Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5DD 01772 866 014 lancs@lambertleonardmay.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
Amenities
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Riverbank Veterinary Centre
16-22 Watery Lane Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2NN 01772 726745 riverbankvet@aol.com Website 2.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 3.90 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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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 6.37 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 6.53 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 7.70 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 8.18 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 9.90 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Light rain shower	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	20.2°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	16.4°C	10.4°C	5.7°C	3.6°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	5.6°C	3.5°C	4°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	18.9°C	17.9°C	16.4°C	8°C	1.3°C	-1.6°C	0°C	1.5°C	1.7°C	0°C	1.5°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	Freezing fog	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	1.4°C	0.5°C	-0.1°C	-0.9°C	1.9°C	5.6°C	8.9°C	11.1°C	11°C	9.1°C	7.9°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-1.1°C	-2.3°C	-3.2°C	-4.1°C	-0.6°C	3.6°C	7.3°C	9.3°C	8.9°C	6.7°C	4.9°C	1.2°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

	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	5.8°C	8.9°C	10.2°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	12.2°C	13.2°C	14.1°C	14°C	12°C	9.4°C	7.7°C
Feels Like	1.9°C	5°C	6.7°C	6.7°C	7°C	9.6°C	11.1°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11°C	7.8°C	5°C

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