Welcome to Potters Brook

Potters Brook is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village of Potters Brook has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a small farming community, but over time it grew into a thriving market town. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Potters Brook Hall. Visitors to the village can also explore the nearby ruins of Whalley Abbey, which was founded in the 14th century.

Despite its small size, Potters Brook is home to a vibrant community of residents who are proud of their village's heritage and traditions. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including an annual summer fair and a Christmas market. Visitors to the village can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing in the nearby River Ribble. Overall, Potters Brook is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Lancashire.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Forton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Boase	School Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AS 01524791188 School Website
Cockerham Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Hutchins	Main Street Cockerham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0EF 01524791550 School Website
Crookhey Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Lea	Garstang Road Cockerham Lancaster LA2 0HA 1524792618 School Website
Ellel St John The Evangelist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Fitzgerald	Chapel Street Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JS 01524751320 School Website
Dolphinholme Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Mather	Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AN 01524791530 School Website
Scorton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Scholz	Snow Hill Lane Scorton Preston Lancashire PR3 1AY 01524791596 School Website
University Of Lancaster Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Steven Bradley	University House Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW 152465201 School Website
Winmarleigh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Campbell	Church Lane Winmarleigh Preston Lancashire PR3 0LA 01995603006 School Website
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rune Duncan	School Lane Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0AR 01524751425 School Website
Garstang Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Reeves	Oak Road Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1HT 01995603622 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lancaster Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW 5.73 Miles

Heysham Port Off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE 7.08 Miles

Bare Lane Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LL 7.80 Miles

Morecambe Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DW 8.10 Miles

Carnforth Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET 11.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blue Sky Caterham Hire 01524 752722 Crag Hall/Ellel Grange, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0HN 0.80 Miles
H1 Uk Airport Taxis 01524 751908 4 Tanhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0RH 1.86 Miles
Airport Connexion 01524 751629 Briggs Brow Cottage, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0BA 2.12 Miles
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 2.71 Miles
Cab Compare 01995 606134 Hill Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PS 3.45 Miles
J Cabs 01995 606666 Green Lane West, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1NJ 4.07 Miles
Aircar 01524 845845 8 Abbeyfield Clo, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL 4.11 Miles
Garstang Cars Ltd 01995 607777 1 Brockhouse/Nateby Technology Park/Cartmell Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0LU 4.51 Miles
Garstang Cabs 01995 601111 77 Hazelhurst Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1NB 4.76 Miles
1St Travel Airport Transfers 01524 32688 21 Wellington Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4DN 4.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Anderton House Walace Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampson Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallace Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Lane Ends Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollins Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fleece Hotel D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockerham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forton Lodge Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Forton Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crookhey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillam Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corless Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leachfield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galgate Mill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Galgate Surgery	Highland Brow Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0NB
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Lmp At Lancaster University Practice	Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Garstang Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Garstang Medical Centre Kepple Lane Garstang Preston PR3 1PB

Local Stores

University of Lancaster
Salisbury House
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YU
01524 34501
Store Website
2.66 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	23:00
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Sat	08:00	23:00
Sun	08:00	12:00

SPAR Slee Galgate
71
Main Street
Galgate
Lancaster
LA2 0LA
01524 751030
Store Website
1.7 miles

	Open	Close
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Sat	07:30	22:00
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lanes Vets Ltd
Green Lane Veterinary Centre Leachfield Estate Green Lane West, Cabus, Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1PR 01995 603349 garstang@lanesvets.com Website 3.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	17:30
Thu	08:30	19:00
Fri	08:30	20:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	10:00	12:00

Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 01524 840033 mail@lancastervets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:15
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Fri	08:30	17:15
Sat	08:30	17:15
Sun	closed	closed

The Beacon Veterinary Centre Ltd
12 Bridge Street Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1YB 01995 600606 thebeaconveterinarycentre@hotmail.com Website 4.72 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Fri	08:30	18:00
Sat	09:00	12:00
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Bank Top Lancaster Auction Market Wyresdale Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3JQ 01524 60006 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 5.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Fri	08:30	17:00
Sat	09:00	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Bay Vets Ltd
Baldrand House Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3AJ 01524 32696 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:00
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Sat	09:00	12:30
Sun	10:00	12:00

Burch Tree Vets
43 Gladstone Terrace Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1DW 01524 63732 btvets@gmail.com Website 5.92 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	11:00	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 17:00
Tue	11:00	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 17:00
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Closed between 11:30 and 17:00
Thu	11:00	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 17:00
Fri	11:00	14:30
Closed between 11:30 and 14:00
Sat	16:00	17:00
Sun	closed	closed
Closed between 11:30 and 17:00

Local Dog Walks

Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 2.51 miles

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 4.50 miles

Location what3words sourced.below.mango

Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 4.88 miles

Location what3words blast.exonerate.hothouse

Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 5.39 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

Location what3words ambition.cutback.nudge

Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 7.05 miles

Location what3words making.tourist.hiked

Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 7.55 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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Weather Forecast

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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	11.1°C	10°C	7°C	5.7°C	8.3°C	12.6°C	15.5°C	17.1°C	18°C	17.3°C	15.4°C	13.6°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	11.6°C	15.3°C	17.1°C	17.9°C	17.3°C	15.2°C	13.5°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

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.1°C	11.2°C	10°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.6°C	11.1°C	12.4°C	13.3°C	13.4°C	12.5°C	10.7°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	9.2°C	9.9°C	10.7°C	12.5°C	13.5°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	10.8°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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.1°C	9.1°C	8.4°C	7.9°C	12.1°C	17.1°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	10°C	8.8°C	7.9°C	7.5°C	11.9°C	17°C	21.3°C	24.2°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15°C

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