Welcome to Much Hoole Town

Much Hoole is a small village located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated approximately 8 miles south of Preston and has a population of around 2,000 people. Much Hoole is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Much Hoole is St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including the Old Grammar School, which was built in 1615 and is now used as a community center.

Much Hoole is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the River Douglas and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and pubs. Overall, Much Hoole is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hoole St Michael C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Juliet Price	Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 5JQ 01772613219 School Website
Little Hoole Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Stammers	Dob Lane Walmer Bridge Preston Lancashire PR4 5QL 01772613026 School Website
Tarleton Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Upton	Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AT 01772812547 School Website
Bretherton Endowed Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Moxham	South Road Bretherton Leyland Lancashire PR26 9AH 01772600431 School Website
Tarleton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Day	Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6AQ 01772812644 School Website
Longton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Brown	School Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5YA 01772612495 School Website
Tarleton Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Smith	Church Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UP 01772812662 School Website
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School Longton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs B Wood	Chapel Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5EB 01772613402 School Website
Hesketh With Becconsall All Saints C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachael Ainsworth	Shore Road Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6RD 01772812630 School Website
Aurora Brambles School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gregory	159 Longmeanygate Midge Hall Leyland Lancashire PR26 7TB 1772454826 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Croston Station Road, Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9SE 2.62 Miles

Rufford Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB 4.63 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 4.65 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 4.73 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 5.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elegant Carriages 01772 812304 197 Hesketh Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AT 1.61 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 745224 Ams Trading Estate, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4SG 2.08 Miles
Hutton And Penworthan Taxis 01772 611677 Ams Trading Estate, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4SG 2.08 Miles
Tarleton Direct Cabs 01772 816667 49 Sutton La, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UY 2.23 Miles
H B Cabs 01772 816333 165 Moss La, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AE 2.27 Miles
Tarleton Taxis 01772 813712 13 Church Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UR 2.29 Miles
Village Travel 01772 816666 97 Blackgate Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UT 2.45 Miles
Airport Transfers Southport 01772 816666 1, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6UT 2.45 Miles
First Choice Cars 01772 600489 29 Moor Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 9HN 2.56 Miles
Hutton Taxis 01772 610610 88 Liverpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SL 2.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Much Hoole Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grave Yard 147 Liverpool Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhorse Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoole Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Houses Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Walmer Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knoll Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Junction Garage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pompian Brow Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Gill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hesketh Lane 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:
Sutton Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Road Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Bretherton Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Marsh Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beeches Medical Centre 01772 214620	Beeches Medical Centre Liverpool Road, Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5AB
Tarleton Group Practice 01772 812205	Tarleton Group Practice The Health Centre Gorse Lane Tarleton PR4 6UJ
Longton Health Centre 01772 214500	Longton Health Centre Liverpool Road, Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5HA
Longton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Liverpool Road Longton Preston PR4 5HA
Croston Medical Centre	30 Brookfield Croston Leyland PR26 9HY

Local Stores

Tarleton
71 Church Road
Tarleton
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6UP
01772 812669
Store Website
2.03 miles

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SPAR Walmer Bridge
108
Liverpool Old Road
Walmer Bridge
Preston
PR4 5GE
01772 613196
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
313 Hesketh Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6RJ 01772 814 498 maryglass@btconnect.com 1.55 miles
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Rufford Veterinary Group
63A Church Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UQ 2.10 miles

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Myvet
203A Dunkirk Lane Moss Side Shopping Centre Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SN 01254 814863 Website 2.86 miles

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
248A Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1XJ 01772 455287 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles
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Ribble Vets
80 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HT 01772 743933 reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 4.19 miles

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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 4.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 5.00 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 6.70 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 7.50 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 7.78 miles

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Witch Wood Lytham
Wood 9.81 miles Wood, Bridge Rd, Lytham Saint Annes Fy8 4Eq

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 10.96 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly cloudy
Temp	14.3°C	12.7°C	12.7°C	12.7°C	14.1°C	15.6°C	19.7°C	20.7°C	17.8°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	13.3°C	11.7°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	13.6°C	15.5°C	19.6°C	20.7°C	17.8°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	17°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

	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	17.2°C	17.1°C	15.3°C	14.7°C	14.2°C	14.1°C	14.6°C	14.4°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	12°C	12.1°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	17.1°C	14.5°C	13.7°C	12.9°C	12.8°C	13.3°C	13°C	11.7°C	10.5°C	10°C	10°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Heavy rain	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.4°C	10.9°C	10.5°C	10.1°C	10.1°C	10.6°C	11.6°C	12.5°C	13°C	13.2°C	12.5°C	11.8°C
Feels Like	9.3°C	8.5°C	8.2°C	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.4°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	11.4°C	11.5°C	10.7°C	9.9°C

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