Welcome to Lower Penwortham

Lower Penwortham is a small town located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Ribble, and is bordered by the towns of Preston and Penwortham. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Lower Penwortham is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

One of the most notable features of Lower Penwortham is its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is situated on the banks of the River Ribble, which provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. There are also several parks and green spaces in the town, including Hurst Grange Park and the Penwortham Golf Club, which offer opportunities for relaxation and recreation.

Lower Penwortham is also home to a range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The town centre is home to a number of independent retailers, as well as larger chain stores such as Tesco and Sainsbury's. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the town, offering a range of cuisines and dining experiences. In addition, Lower Penwortham is well-connected to the rest of Lancashire and beyond, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 2.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
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 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 Priory Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr M Eastham	Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772320250 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
Whitefield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Foster	Oaklands Drive Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0RH 01772744449 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
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
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
St Mary Magdalens Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Claire Mckinnon	Buller Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9QQ 01772742351 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 0.99 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 2.28 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 3.23 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 3.95 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 4.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Red Rose 01772 746620 55 Liverpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9XD 0.15 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.01 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.01 Miles
Carefree Car Leasing 01772 750110 6 Fishergate Row, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8BN 1.02 Miles
Flightlink Airport Transfers 07828 453146 Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ 1.02 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01772 555999 9 Corporation Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2UP 1.04 Miles
D B Taxis 01772 751888 6 Factory Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9TD 1.06 Miles
Call A Car 01772 515888 255 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2NH 1.08 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 558657 Lancashire House/24 Winckley Sq, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 1.11 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis Ltd 01772 654545 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 1.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penwortham Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Poplar Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crookings Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cop Lane School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fishergate Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winckley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Road South Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hind Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marsh Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

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
0.97 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 0.35 miles

Animals Treated
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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 0.89 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 0.99 miles
Amenities
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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 1.48 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 2.05 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 2.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 1.36 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 5.57 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 8.42 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 9.28 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 9.31 miles

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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 9.90 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
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

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

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
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

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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.4°C	-1.9°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.2°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-8.1°C	-9.6°C	-10.5°C	-10.4°C	-8.5°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-5.5°C

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