Welcome to Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small town located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has been an important port for centuries. Today, Portsmouth is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its fascinating history.

One of the main attractions of Portsmouth is its beautiful beaches. The town is home to several stunning beaches, including Southsea Beach, which is one of the most popular in the area. The beach is known for its soft sand and clear waters, making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy, such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding. In addition to the beaches, Portsmouth is also home to several parks and gardens, which are perfect for picnics and leisurely walks.

Another unique feature of Portsmouth is its rich history. The town has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the Roman times. It was an important port during the medieval period and played a key role in the development of the British Empire. Today, visitors can explore the town's historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Portsmouth Cathedral and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to several historic ships, including the HMS Victory, which was Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar.

Overall, Portsmouth is a unique and fascinating place to visit in Lancashire. With its beautiful beaches, rich history, and stunning views, it is the perfect destination for anyone looking to explore the beauty and history of this beautiful county. Whether you are a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for a relaxing getaway, Portsmouth has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Northern Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Ewens	Burnley Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 8PH 01706874154 School Website
Sharneyford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Andrea Holt	Todmorden Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9UQ 01706873955 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Cliviger Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Healey	Burnley Road Cliviger Burnley Lancashire BB10 4SU 01282421395 School Website
Bacup Thorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Edgar	Cowtoot Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 8EF 01706874027 School Website
Bacup Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea E Cooper	Cowtoot Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 8EF 01706873856 School Website
Cornholme Junior Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Sapey	Greenfield Terrace Cornholme Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 8PL 01706812787 School Website
Water Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Mckay	Burnley Road East Rossendale Water Lancashire BB4 9PX 01706216414 School Website
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mills	Tong Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 9LJ 1706873123 School Website
Bacup St Saviours Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deanne Marsh	Lane End Road Bacup Lancashire OL13 9RR 01706877900 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Stacksteads Bacup Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Scott	Huttock End Lane Stacksteads Bacup Lancashire OL13 8LD 01706873177 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Todmorden Rise Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7AA 4.22 Miles

Burnley Manchester Road Manchester Road, Burnley Manchester Road, Lancashire, BB11 1JZ 4.22 Miles

Burnley Central Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA 4.64 Miles

Walsden Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7ST 4.80 Miles

Burnley Barracks Junction Street, Burnley Barracks, Lancashire, BB12 0HG 5.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Cab 01706 876666 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9UF 1.74 Miles
Bacup Private Hire 01706 873354 37 Todmorden Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9EG 1.99 Miles
Gb Taxis 01706 870146 17-19 Saint James Square, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9NH 2.12 Miles
Gemini Travel 01706 874477 1 Irwell Street, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0AD 2.18 Miles
Britannia Taxis 01706 870077 286 Newchurch Rd, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0UJ 3.08 Miles
Serena Airport Service And Private Hire 01282 411212 3 Priory Ct, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RH 3.16 Miles
Home And Away Taxis 01706 819899 Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DH 3.24 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01706 226165 39 Staghills Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7TX 3.63 Miles
Royal Taxis 01706 831111 709 Bacup Rd, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7EU 3.69 Miles
Home James Prestige Chauffeur 07989 596724 Bacup Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7HB 3.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Weir D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northern School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holme Chapel Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sharneyford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowtoot Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portsmouth Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Underbank D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bulls Head Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greave D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lumb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Todmorden Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnley Road East Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Bacup Bo Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bacup Bo Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Irwell Medical Practice 01706 253422	Irwell Medical Practice Irwell Mill ,Rochdale Rd Bacup Lancashire OL13 9NR
Waterfoot Medical Practice 01706 253300	Waterfoot Health Centre Cowpe Road, Waterfoot Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7DN
Burnley Wood Medical Centre 01282 731395	Burnley Wood Medical Ctr. 50 Parliament Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 3HR
Oxford Road Medical Centre	25 Oxford Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 3BB
Rawtenstall Primary Health Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	161 Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7PL

Local Stores

Waterfoot
695-699 Bacup Road
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 7HB
01706 214369
Store Website
3.68 miles

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SPAR Bacup
Holmes Service Station
Burnley Road
Bacup
OL13 8AE
03303559233
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myerscough Veterinary Group
26 King Street Bacup Lancashire OL13 0AH 01706 878877 bacup@myvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Valley Vetcare T/A Shuttleworth Veterinary Group
209A Bacup Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 7PA 01706 225300 info@shuttleworthvets.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Oakmount Veterinary Centre
Oakmount House Trafalgar Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 1TP 01282 423640 contact@oakmountvets.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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West Mount Vets Ltd
41 Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BU 01706 814110/812568 westmountvetstod@btconnect.com Website 4.24 miles

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Rose Valley Vets Ltd
The Stables, Burnley Wharf Manchester Road Burnley Lancashire BB11 1JG 01282 930190 reception@rosevalleyvets.com 4.27 miles
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Rawtenstall Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 24, New Hall Way Retail Park Rawtenstall Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6HR rawtenstall@vets4pets.com 4.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Towneley Park
Towneley Park Lancashire 3.15 miles Brown Signs Direct You There Within Several Miles. 3 Car Parks From Various Access Roads. Close To Burnley Town Centre On The Road Out Towards Todmorden.

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Hurstwood Reservoir
Park Up And Follow The Path Through The Gate, Walk Up The Path To The Reservoir And Walk Around It. It Takes About 45 Minutes But If Your Dog Loves Water Like Hector Does You Will Spend Ages At The Waters Edge Throwing A Ball Into The Water!! We Have Hector Off Lead However If You Decide To Walk Through The Woodland Off Path Beware Of Mountain Bikes And Horses. 23 Hurstwood Ln Worsthorne Burnley BB10 3LF 3.21 miles

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Lee Quarry Rossendale
Lee Quarry Mtb Trail Bacup Lancashire OL13 0DD 3.28 miles Behind Kingfisher Building Corner Of Newline, Bacup. Ol13

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Watergrove Reservoir
Lovely 2 Mile Walk, Can Get Muddy In Parts When Wet. Deers Are Often Seen And There Is A Bird Hide For Spotting Rare Birds Rochdale Lancashire 5.80 miles

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Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road Padiham Lancashire 6.29 miles On Exiting The Main Road, Make Sure To Take The Single Track Road To The Right, Not The Road That Leads To The Housing Estate.

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Healey Dell Nature Reserve
This Is A Very Picturesque Walk. There Are Several Different Routes You Can Take Depending On What Sort Of Walk You Want To Do. Dogs Are Allowed Both On And Off Leads, But I Keep Mine On Due To There Being Some Long Drops Down Into The Waterfall And River. There Is A Tea Room Which Is Open Most Days. Parking Is Free But The Road In Is Very Bumpy So Take It Steady. 41 Market St Whitworth Rochdale OL12 8RW 6.42 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
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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