Welcome to Hindsford

Hindsford is a small village located in the borough of Wigan, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Atherton and is home to a population of around 3,000 people. Hindsford is a quiet and peaceful village that offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a community centre, a post office, and a number of local shops and pubs.

One of the main attractions of Hindsford is its beautiful countryside surroundings. The village is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Hindsford Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

Despite its small size, Hindsford has a strong sense of community spirit. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fair, a Christmas market, and a range of sporting events. The community centre is also a hub of activity, offering a range of classes and activities for all ages, including dance classes, fitness classes, and art workshops. Overall, Hindsford is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: -1.3°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
The Westleigh School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Lamoury	Westleigh Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 5NL 1942202580
Westleigh St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Hankinson	School Street Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 5JN 01942672611 School Website
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Xanthe Moragrega	Westleigh Lane Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 5NJ 01942702967 School Website
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S M Newton	Nel Pan Lane Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 5JS 01942674312 School Website
St Michaels C Of E Primary School Howe Bridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Quinlivan	Leigh Road Atherton Manchester Greater Manchester M46 0PA 01942883118 School Website
Newton Westpark Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carol Whiting	Tennyson Avenue Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 5JY 01942606834 School Website
St Johns C Of E Infant School Leigh Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Emma Lightfoot	Kirkhall Lane Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 1RY 01942672825 School Website
Atherton Community School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Layzell	Hamilton Street Atherton Greater Manchester M46 0AY 01942885500 School Website
St James C Of E Primary School Daisy Hill Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Catherine Caldwell-Jones	Hindley Road Daisy Hill Westhoughton Bolton Greater Manchester BL5 2JU 01942634688 School Website
Atherton St George's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Lisa Boardman	Derby Street Atherton Manchester M46 0HJ 1942883971 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hag Fold Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX 1.53 Miles

Daisy Hill Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ 1.61 Miles

Atherton Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH 1.92 Miles

Westhoughton Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE 2.63 Miles

Hindley Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ 2.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Penyway Executive Travel 01942 895730 1 Ambrose Av, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 5HY 0.34 Miles
1St Cars 01942 896896 Coal Pit La, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0FY 0.90 Miles
Astley Cab Co 01942 798888 Unit 5 Coalpitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0LY 0.95 Miles
Gz Executive Chauffeur Driven Cars Ltd 07872 038633 12 Harvest Way, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4GD 0.96 Miles
Alpha Cars 01942 673737 152 Leigh Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1SJ 0.98 Miles
Supercabs 01942 881188 2 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0DN 1.19 Miles
Super Cabs 01942 884444 2A Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 0DN 1.19 Miles
K2 Minibus Travel 07967 110925 54 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RF 1.24 Miles
A1 Taxis 01942 603888 37A Leigh Rd, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1QP 1.29 Miles
Call A Car Private Hire Ltd 01942 672740 1 Lord Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1EA 1.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Leigh Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Atherleigh/Westbourne Avenue Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Charles Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Briggs Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkhall Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market St Pol Box 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:
Hindley Green P O Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leigh Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leigh Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Romford Avenue Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Atherton Delivery 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:
Hindley Road Po Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stanhope Street Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tesco Postbox Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Trivedi A 01942 607627	The Surgery 4 - 12 Westleigh Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 5JE
Westleigh Medical Practice 01942 483960	Westleigh Medical Practic 4-12 Westleigh Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 5JE
Bee Fold Medical Centre 01942 807870	Bee Fold Medical Centre Bee Fold Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0BD
Meadowview Surgery 01942 481060	Ormerod House Atherton Health Centre Nelson Street Atherton, Manchester M46 0LE
Dr Vasanth 01942 481040	Atherton Health Centre Nelson Street, Atherton Manchester M46 0LE

Local Stores

The Gables
Shopping Centre Stour Road
Astley, Tyldesley
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M29 7PX
01942 871280
Store Website
2.57 miles

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SPAR Corner Garage Leigh
Corner Lane Service Station
Corner Lane
Leigh
WN7 5PY
01942 256782
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Daisy Hill Practice Ltd.
475 Leigh Road Daisy Hill Westhoughton Bolton Lancashire BL5 2JH 01942 818990 1.23 miles
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Leigh Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7 Parsonage Way Retail Park Leigh Lancashire WN7 5SJ leigh@vets4pets.com Website 1.31 miles

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Atherton Veterinary Centre
124 Bolton Road Atherton Manchester Lancashire M46 9JZ 01942 876 873 athertonvetcentre@gmx.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Vetcare Limited
Pennington House Veterinary Centre Newlands Road Leigh Lancashire WN7 4HA 01942 673777 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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Medivet Tyldesley / Tyldesley Veterinary Centre
152 Elliott Street Tyldesley Manchester Lancashire M29 8FJ 01942 871700 Tyldesley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.07 miles

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All 4 Pets Vets
Grave Oak Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 3SE 01942 671215 Website 2.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pennington Flash
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Pennington Flash Country Park. Situated In Leigh, Around 6-Miles South-East Of Wigan, Pennington Flash Is A Popular Country Park And Nature Reserve. At Its Centre Is A 70-Hectacre Lake (The 'Flash'), Formed As A Result Of Mining Subsidence And Flooding. WN7 3PA 2.75 miles Sign Posted From The A580 East Lancs Road. Follow The Signs And Turn Onto The A579 Atherleigh Way Then Left Onto The A572 St Helens Road. The Main Entrance Is Situated On St Helens Road Opposite Leigh Fire Station.

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 3.16 miles Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).

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Worsley To Pennington Flash
Cross The Bridge To The Opposite Side Of The Canal From Where You Park, Turn Right And Walk Walk Walk. 2 Quayside Cl Worsley Manchester M28 1YB 4.56 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 4.74 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 4.82 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 5.33 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	16.7°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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