Welcome to Orrell

Orrell is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Lancashire, England. The town is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Wigan town centre and 10 miles west of Manchester city centre. Orrell is a quiet and peaceful town with a population of around 11,000 people. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Ordelau.

Orrell is a popular residential area with a range of housing options available, from traditional terraced houses to modern apartments. The town has a good range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, and a library. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Orrell Water Park, which is a popular spot for walking, cycling, and fishing. The town is well-connected to the rest of the region, with easy access to the M6 motorway and regular bus services to Wigan and Manchester.

Orrell is also home to several notable landmarks and attractions, including St Luke's Church, which dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade II listed building. The town is also home to Orrell Rugby Union Football Club, which was founded in 1927 and has a strong local following. Orrell is a charming and welcoming town with a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -3.1°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Digmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Houldsworth	Abbeystead Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9NF 01695724539 School Website
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Mcdonald	Birkrig Digmoor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BN 01695724730 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Naylor	Blakehall Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AZ 01695558560 School Website
Delph Side Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Ormerod	Eskdale Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6ED 01695721881 School Website
Hope High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunbavin	Carfield Clay Brow Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9DP 01695721066 School Website
St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Annette Birmingham	Windrows New Church Farm Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8NP 01695724798 School Website
Crawford Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Eaton	Crawford Village Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QP 01695622333 School Website
Hillside Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Angela Aspinwall-Livesey	Egerton Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DE 01695724860 School Website
Moorside Community Primary Academy School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Davis	Back Lane Holland Moor Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9EA 01695722931 School Website
Holland Moor Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr M Beale	Cornbrook Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9AG 01695725062 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainford Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ 1.53 Miles

Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 1.54 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 2.93 Miles

Parbold The Common, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7NU 4.08 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 4.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 1.02 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 1.16 Miles
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale 01695 732555 15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU 1.39 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 1.41 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 1.42 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire 07766 336534 12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ 1.87 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 2.86 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 3.08 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 3.15 Miles
B.W.Airport Travel 01744 894762 29 Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7TE 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbeywood/ Little Digmoor Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Gillibrands Road Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Gillibrands Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Skelmersdale Delivery Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spencers Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainford Junction Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Banksbarn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainford Junction Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Digmoor Parade Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Martins Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Rainford Road Coal Pit Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Elswick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Crawford Square Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
The Concourse Shopping Centre Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Excel Primary Care 01695 736150	Birleywood Health Centre Birleywood Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BW
Manor Primary Care 01695 736260	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS
Beacon Hillside Practice	Hillside Health Centre Tanhouse Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DS

Local Stores

Westgate
45-47 Westgate
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8LP
01695 722224
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR Billinge
1 - 3 Rainford Road
Billinge
WN5 7PF
01744892061
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.63 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 1.64 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 2.31 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.87 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 3.88 miles
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Sunrise Veterinary Surgery
6-6A The Common Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7DA 01257 463 142 sunrisevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 4.82 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

Location what3words rummage.rewrites.intro

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 6.34 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.

Location what3words spine.visit.vital

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 6.48 miles

Location what3words gown.nests.edges

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 7.67 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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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 7.94 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 8.37 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	3.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	2.4°C	4.1°C	6.3°C	7.2°C	4.9°C	2.6°C	2.2°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	2.2°C	0.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-0.5°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	0.7°C	-2.4°C	-5.2°C

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Temp	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.4°C	-3.5°C	-3.7°C	-1.4°C	1.5°C	3.8°C	4.2°C	2.2°C	0.3°C	-0.6°C
Feels Like	-6.9°C	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-10.4°C	-9.8°C	-6.7°C	-2.9°C	-0.1°C	0.7°C	-1°C	-3.3°C	-4.9°C

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Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-0.1°C	2.3°C	6.1°C	8.5°C	8.7°C	7.3°C	4.9°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.9°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.5°C	-2.3°C	2.6°C	5.9°C	6.5°C	5.1°C	2.2°C	-2.2°C

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