Welcome to Oswaldtwistle

Oswaldtwistle is a small town located in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as 'Oswald's Twistle'. The town was once a hub for the textile industry, with many mills and factories operating in the area. Today, the town has a population of around 12,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Oswaldtwistle is the Haworth Art Gallery. The gallery was built in 1909 and is home to a collection of fine art and decorative art from the 19th and 20th centuries. The gallery also has a beautiful park and gardens, which are perfect for a relaxing stroll. Another popular attraction in the town is the Oswaldtwistle Mills shopping village. The shopping village is housed in a former textile mill and offers a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Oswaldtwistle is also known for its annual events, including the Oswaldtwistle Carnival and the Christmas lights switch-on. The carnival is a fun-filled day of parades, live music, and entertainment, while the Christmas lights switch-on is a magical event that brings the community together to celebrate the festive season. Overall, Oswaldtwistle is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Sumner	White Ash Lane Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3JG 01254233312 School Website
Oswaldtwistle St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Wilkinson	Springfield Street Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3LG 07582584636 School Website
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Holt	Thwaites Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 4QG 01254235772 School Website
Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Westwell	Heron Way Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3BT 01254234089 School Website
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Mcbride	Aspen Lane Oswaldtwistle Lancashire BB5 4QA 1254234584 School Website
Rhyddings Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Williams	Haworth Street Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3EA 1254231051 School Website
Oswaldtwistle School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Sandra Mckenna	Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DA 01254231553 School Website
Oswaldtwistle St Pauls Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gina Smith	Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DD 01254231026 School Website
Broadfield Specialist School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Wade	Fielding Lane Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3BE 01282508629 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Oswaldtwistle Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Laura Wolstenholme	Mayfield Avenue Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3AA 01254231278 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church And Oswaldtwistle Market Street, Church, Lancashire, BB5 0DP 0.83 Miles

Accrington Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ 1.57 Miles

Rishton Station Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4EY 1.84 Miles

Blackburn Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX 3.15 Miles

Huncoat Station Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6LT 3.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hyndburn Cars 01254 237151 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.24 Miles
Church And Ossy Taxis 01254 238000 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.24 Miles
Accrington Taxis 01254 396060 230A Union Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3JB 0.24 Miles
A-Class Travel Services 01254 727720 13 Ripon Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4NG 0.60 Miles
M.A Minibuses Accrington Private Hire 07878 383037 1 Primrose Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0HU 1.09 Miles
Atlantis Minibuses 01254 879000 6 Crossland St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RY 1.27 Miles
Aa-Minibuses 07984 272727 2 Tremellen Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1SZ 1.27 Miles
City Cars 01254 233240 174 Higher Antley St, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0QB 1.34 Miles
Silverson Taxi's 01254 790195 21 Windsor Rd, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3LX 1.46 Miles
Silverson Chauffeurs 0844 504 2013 Windsor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3LX 1.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moor End Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
White Ash Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gateway Oswaldtwistle Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rhoden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merlin Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage New Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thwaites Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Union Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
65 Catlow Hall Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fielding Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old West End Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Broadfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Higher Heys Surgery 01254 617974	Higher Heys Surgery Oswaldwistle Accrington BB5 3BP
Rhyddings Surgery	Rhyddings Surgery 71 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3DD
Acorn Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Acorn Primary Care Centre 421 Blackburn Road Accrington BB5 1RT
Hyndburn Medical Practice 01254 356120	Acorn Primary Health Care Centre Accrington Lancashire BB5 1RT
Acorn Primary Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Acorn Primary Care Centre 421 Blackburn Road Accrington BB5 1RT

Local Stores

Rishton - Harwood Road
2 Harwood Road
Rishton
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 4DJ
01254 888969
Store Website
1.96 miles

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SPAR Oswaldtwistle
97-103
Thwaites Road
Oswaldtwistle
Accrington
BB5 4QG
01254 381531
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
307 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington Lancashire BB5 3HS 01254 398737 oswaldtwistle@myvets.co.uk Website 0.11 miles
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Mearley Veterinary Group
Kenyon Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BE 01254 231703 accrington@mearleyvets.co.uk 1.83 miles

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Accrington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 2 Eastgate Retail Park Stanley Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 6PW 01254 300290 accrington@vets4pets.com 1.92 miles

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Group
69 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors Accrington Lancashire BB5 5ED 01254 233723 Website 2.19 miles

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Daisy Street Veterinary Centre
Daisy Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5EW 01254 53622 Website 2.88 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
16 Queen Street Great Harwood Lancashire BB6 7QQ 01254 877654 greatharwood@myvets.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Sunnyhurst Wood
Great Walk For Everyone. Especially Dogs And Children! Sunnyhurst Wood Lancashire 4.63 miles

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Spring Wood Whalley
Springwood Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9UE 5.47 miles Well Signposted Car Park On The A671

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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 5.62 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 5.65 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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Entwistle And Turton Reservoir
Beautiful , Mostly Flat Walk Around The Reservoir With Option To Go Through Some Majestic Pine Woods. Well Laid Paths To Walk On And Dogs Are Ok Off Lead. Entwistle Hall Barn Entwistle Hall Ln Entwistle Bolton BL7 0LR 6.07 miles

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Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 6.08 miles Turton And Entwistle

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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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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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
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