Welcome to New Longton

New Longton is a small village located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the A59 road, which connects Preston to Clitheroe. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, friendly community, and excellent schools. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Longton.

One of the most notable features of New Longton is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The countryside is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding, and there are many footpaths and bridleways to explore. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the popular Jubilee Park, which has a children's play area, a football pitch, and a bowling green.

New Longton is also known for its excellent schools. The village has two primary schools, New Longton All Saints C of E Primary School and Longton Lane Community Primary School, both of which have been rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted. The village is also home to a secondary school, Lostock Hall Academy, which has a good reputation for academic excellence and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Overall, New Longton is a charming village with a strong sense of community, beautiful countryside, and excellent schools.

Local Weather

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Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
New Longton All Saints C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Maloney	Hugh Barn Lane New Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 4XA 01772613470 School Website
Ashbridge Independent School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mrs Karen Mehta	Lindle Lane Hutton Preston Lancashire PR4 4AQ 1772619900 School Website
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
Howick Church Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Pamela Maloney	Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0NB 01772612487 School Website
Hutton Church Of England Grammar School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Moran	Liverpool Road Hutton Preston Lancashire PR4 5SN 01772613112 School Website
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barton	Pope Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9DE 01772749511 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
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
Kingsfold Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kellie Tierney	Martinfield Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HJ 01772743531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 2.16 Miles

Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 2.57 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 3.07 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 3.48 Miles

Croston Station Road, Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9SE 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hutton And Penworthan Taxis 01772 611677 Ams Trading Estate, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4SG 0.85 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 745224 Ams Trading Estate, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4SG 0.85 Miles
A.O.R.Taxi 01772 745966 19, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9FT 0.94 Miles
Hutton Taxis 01772 610610 88 Liverpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SL 0.97 Miles
S And J Taxis 01772 743335 23 Cloughfield, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9FF 1.04 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.25 Miles
Penwortham Taxis 01772 743838 63 Pope Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9BY 1.25 Miles
Red Rose 01772 746620 55 Liverpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9XD 1.64 Miles
D B Taxis 01772 751888 6 Factory Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9TD 1.84 Miles
Chauffeur2go 0844 561 8209 Earnshaw Business Centre, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PD 1.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Longton Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Chapel Lane Longton By-Pass Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
New Longton Surgery 01772 214640	The Village Surgery 2 Churchside,New Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 4LU
Kingsfold Medical Centre 01772 746492	Kingsfold Medical Centre Woodcroft Cl, Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9BX
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
St. Mary's Health Centre 01772 744404	St.Mary's Health Centre Cop Lane, Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0SR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Millbrook
Millbrook Way
Penwortham
Preston
PR1 0XW
01772749319
Store Website
0.9 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 1.56 miles

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Myvet
203A Dunkirk Lane Moss Side Shopping Centre Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SN 01254 814863 Website 2.39 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 2.52 miles

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
248A Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1XJ 01772 455287 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 2.52 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 2.73 miles
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Ribble Vets
16 Golden Hill Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 3NP reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 2.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 2.14 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 5.07 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 7.26 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 9.55 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 10.00 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 10.06 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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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
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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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
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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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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