Welcome to Orrell Post

Orrell Post is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Wigan, Lancashire. The village is situated on the A577 road, which connects the towns of Wigan and Skelmersdale. Orrell Post is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 3,000 people. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century, and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Orrell Post is the St. Luke's Church, which was built in the 19th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another historic building in the village is the Orrell Water Park, which was once a reservoir but has now been converted into a popular recreational area. The water park is home to several species of birds and wildlife and is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking.

Orrell Post is also home to several local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with several events and activities taking place throughout the year, including the Orrell Carnival and the Orrell Food and Drink Festival. Overall, Orrell Post is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Hope High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunbavin	Carfield Clay Brow Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9DP 01695721066 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
St Thomas The Martyr Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carl Roscoe	Highgate Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0HX 01695622970 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
Elm Tree Community Primary School Community Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Lamb	Elmers Wood Road Tanhouse Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SA 0 169550924 School Website
St Teresas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cecilia Rigby	College Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0PY 01695623842 School Website
Little Digmoor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Houldsworth	Abbeystead Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9NF 01695724539 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 0.56 Miles

Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 1.58 Miles

Gathurst Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW 2.51 Miles

Rainford Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ 2.82 Miles

Appley Bridge Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE 3.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale 01695 732555 15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU 0.26 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd 01695 51000 106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY 0.46 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services 01695 558302 15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL 1.28 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 1.68 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 1.80 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 1.83 Miles
Skem Express Cars 01695 50005 1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA 1.87 Miles
Newtown Taxis 01695 722551 1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU 2.50 Miles
Orrell Cars 01942 221999 769 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8AT 2.60 Miles
Eaves Private Hire 01257 254922 107 Gathurst Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 8HS 2.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Upholland Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Digmoor Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Martins Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Dayfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Pimbo Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pimbo Meter Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Banksbarn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upholland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Eastleigh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Elmridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pimbo Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeywood/ Little Digmoor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hall Green Surgery 01695 588848	Hall Green Surgery 164 Ormskirk Rd,Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AB
Excel Primary Care 01695 736150	Birleywood Health Centre Birleywood Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Birleywood Skelmersdale WN8 9BW
Matthew Ryder Clinic	20 Dingle Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0EN

Local Stores

Upholland
34 Ormskirk Road
Upholland
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 0AG
01695 622959
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR Kitt Green
228
City Road
Kitt Green
Wigan
WN5 0BG
01942 222989
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 0.72 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.47 miles

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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court On School Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8PZ 01695 732938 barnlodge@aol.com Website 2.30 miles
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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA skelmersdalevets@gmail.com 2.59 miles

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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 3.56 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 4.70 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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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 5.17 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.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 5.31 miles

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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 6.08 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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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 7.67 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 7.79 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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