Welcome to Leyland

Leyland is a town located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Leyland is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles. The town was home to the Leyland Motors company, which produced buses and trucks that were used all over the world.

Today, Leyland is a bustling town with a population of over 35,000 people. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Worden Park, which is a popular destination for families and dog walkers. Leyland is well-connected to other parts of Lancashire and the UK, with easy access to the M6 motorway and regular train services to Manchester and Preston.

Leyland is also home to several notable landmarks and attractions. One of the most famous is the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, which showcases the history of commercial vehicles in the UK. The museum has a collection of over 60 vehicles, including buses, trucks, and fire engines. Another popular attraction is the Leyland Festival, which takes place every year and features a range of activities and events for all ages. Overall, Leyland is a vibrant and historic town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

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Temp: 10.1°C

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Wind: 16.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Leyland Methodist Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Melling	Canberra Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3ET 01772423694 School Website
Leyland Methodist Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Kathryn Melling	Canberra Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3ET 01772423694 School Website
Leyland St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise O'mahony	Haig Avenue Leyland Lancashire PR25 2QA 01772422431 School Website
Wellfield High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Lewis	Yewlands Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TP 01772421303 School Website
Farington Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Hollinghurst	Rose Street Farington Leyland Lancashire PR25 4GH 1772421977 School Website
St Catherines Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Lawman	Moss Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 4SJ 01772423767 School Website
Northbrook Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Adams	Bannister Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2GB 1772421599 School Website
Roselyn House School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Miss Sharon Damerall	Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 4SE 1772435948
Balshaws Church Of England High School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Haycocks	Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3AH 01772421009 School Website
Lever House Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Cooper	Bristol Avenue Farington Leyland Lancashire PR25 4YR 01772424268 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 0.14 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 1.95 Miles

Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 2.02 Miles

Buckshaw Parkway Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY 2.08 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 2.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avacab Taxis 01772 436425 76 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2YB 0.14 Miles
Leyland Taxis 01772 455555 41 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SB 0.32 Miles
Silver Cabs 01772 433733 24 Mead Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3FH 0.42 Miles
Millers Taxis 01772 424247 Unit 34 Centurion Industrial Estate Centurion Way, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4GU 0.52 Miles
Icon Hire Cars 07905 164492 16 Low Green, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2DJ 0.71 Miles
Leyland Cabs 07812 375280 B/4 Fox La, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1HA 0.76 Miles
A And D Executive Travel 01772 452033 92 Claughton Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 5TN 1.10 Miles
Avacab Taxis 01772 493090 Seven Stars 355, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1TA 1.30 Miles
Chauffeur2go 0844 561 8209 Earnshaw Business Centre, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PD 1.40 Miles
Leyland Airport Services 01772 421947 68 Victoria Park Ave, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1UG 1.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Gate Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Leyland Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Turpin Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Leyland Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bow Brook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hough Lane (Netto) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcarres Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Golden Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheelton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bent Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tesco Stores Limited Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Beechfield Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Leyland South Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bristol Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Central Park Surgery 01772 325110	Central Park Surgery Balfour Street, Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2TD
Sandy Lane Surgery 01772 214700	Sandy Lane Surgery Sandy Lane, Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2EB
Worden Medical Centre 01772 423555	Worden Medical Centre West Paddock, Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 1HR
Station Surgery 01772 622505	Leyland Surgery West Paddock Leyland PR25 1HR
Leyland Surgery 01772 520120	Leyland Surgery Westfields, West Paddock Leyland Lancashire PR25 1HR

Local Stores

Clayton Le Woods
Wigan Road
Clayton Le Woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR25 5SB
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR Broadfield Drive
11 - 15
Broadfield Drive
Leyland
Preston
PR25 1GJ
01772 453749
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ribble Vets
16 Golden Hill Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 3NP reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 0.09 miles

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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 0.62 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
248A Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1XJ 01772 455287 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision
Parkwood House Berkley Drive Cuerden, Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6BY 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 1.39 miles

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Myvet
203A Dunkirk Lane Moss Side Shopping Centre Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SN 01254 814863 Website 1.79 miles

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Medivet - Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets
39 Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6QR 01772 330103 bamber.bridge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.15 miles

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 3.08 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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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 4.42 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 7.10 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 7.42 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 7.47 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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