Welcome to Higher Penwortham

Higher Penwortham is a small town located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Ribble, just a few miles away from the city of Preston. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, picturesque views, and friendly community. Higher Penwortham is a great place to live for those who enjoy a peaceful and quiet lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a major trading hub, with goods being transported along the River Ribble. Today, Higher Penwortham is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town is also home to several schools, making it an ideal place for families with children.

Higher Penwortham is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The town is located close to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The River Ribble is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Higher Penwortham is a great place to live for those who enjoy a peaceful and active lifestyle.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Penwortham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Hesketh	Crookings Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HU 01772743321 School Website
Penwortham St Teresas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Holmes	Stanley Grove Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JH 01772742331 School Website
Penwortham Girls High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Pomeroy	Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0SR 01772743399 School Website
Penwortham Priory Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr M Eastham	Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772320250 School Website
Whitefield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Foster	Oaklands Drive Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0RH 01772744449 School Website
Cop Lane Church Of England Primary School Penwortham Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ian Ashmore	Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AE 01772743131 School Website
Cedar Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Flood Copete	C/O Hexagon Care Services Unit 1 Tustin Court Port Way Preston Lancashire PR2 2YQ 3336006600
All Hallows Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alison Cooper	Crabtree Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0LN 01772746121 School Website
St Stephens C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Wright	South Meadow Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 8JN 01772556306 School Website
Penwortham Middleforth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Nicola Pilkington	Hill Road South Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YE 01772746024 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 1.19 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 2.41 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 3.41 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 3.93 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 4.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Red Rose 01772 746620 55 Liverpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9XD 0.09 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.09 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.09 Miles
Call A Car 01772 515888 255 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2NH 1.19 Miles
Carefree Car Leasing 01772 750110 6 Fishergate Row, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8BN 1.22 Miles
Flightlink Airport Transfers 07828 453146 Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ 1.22 Miles
D B Taxis 01772 751888 6 Factory Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9TD 1.23 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01772 555999 9 Corporation Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2UP 1.24 Miles
A.O.R.Taxi 01772 745966 19, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9FT 1.29 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 558657 Lancashire House/24 Winckley Sq, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 1.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penwortham Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crookings Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poplar Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howick Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechway Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cop Lane School Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crabtree Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishergate Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Road South Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank Top Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winckley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Fillan's Medical Centre Lancashire Bcsc	2 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston PR1 0AD
South Ribble Medical Group Pcn Hub 07514 124413	C/O St Fillan's Med Ctr 2 Liverpool Rd,Penwortham Preston PR1 0AD
St Fillan's Medical Ctre 01772 325001	St Fillan's Medical Ctre 2 Liverpool Rd,Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0AD
St. Mary's Health Centre 01772 744404	St.Mary's Health Centre Cop Lane, Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0SR
Fishergate Hill Surgery 01772 254484	Fishergate Hill Surgery 50 Fishergate Hill Preston Lancashire PR1 8DN

Local Stores

Pope Lane
79 Pope Lane
Penwortham
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 9BY
01772 744354
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR Penwortham
40B
Liverpool Road
Penwortham
Preston
PR1 0DQ
01772 749461
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ribble Vets
80 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HT 01772 743933 reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 0.15 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 0.88 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 1.07 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 1.52 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 2.18 miles

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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 2.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 1.55 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 5.70 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 8.48 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 9.34 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 9.39 miles

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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays. Lytham Hall Park 9.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-12.3°C	-12.8°C	-15.3°C	-16.4°C	-15.7°C	-11.4°C	-7°C	-3.8°C	-2°C	-2.7°C	-4.8°C	-5.6°C
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

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

	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

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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-1.6°C	1.6°C	5.4°C	8.3°C	9.4°C	8.9°C	6.2°C	1.1°C
Feels Like	-7.9°C	-8.6°C	-9°C	-9.2°C	-6.8°C	-2.8°C	2°C	5.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	3.5°C	-2.9°C

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