Welcome to Sharples

Sharples is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Bolton and is known for its beautiful countryside and stunning views. The village is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Sharples Hall, which dates back to the 17th century.

One of the main attractions in Sharples is the local pub, The Red Lion. This traditional English pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a great selection of food and drink. The pub also hosts regular events and live music nights, making it a hub of activity in the village. Other amenities in Sharples include a post office, a convenience store, and a primary school.

Despite its small size, Sharples has a strong sense of community and a rich history. The village has been inhabited since Roman times, and there are still traces of its past to be found today. Whether you're looking to explore the countryside, enjoy a pint in the local pub, or simply soak up the village atmosphere, Sharples is a charming and welcoming destination that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Turton And Edgworth C Of E Methodist Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Craig Wheatley	Bolton Road Edgworth Bolton Lancashire BL7 0AH 01204852932 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Hawkshaw Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Geraldine Woodward	Bolton Road Hawkshaw Bury Greater Manchester BL8 4JL 01204886167 School Website
Egerton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Mitchell	Cox Green Road Egerton Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9RE 01204333530 School Website
Eagley Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Roberts	Stonesteads Drive Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9LN 01204333650 School Website
Eagley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Taylor	Chapeltown Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9AT 01204333708 School Website
Walmsley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Atherton	Blackburn Road Egerton Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9SA 01204332650 School Website
Turton School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Sam Gorse	Bromley Cross Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9LT 01204333233 School Website
St John The Evangelist Rc Primary School Bromley Cross Bolton Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Jackson	Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton Greater Manchester BL7 9HT 01204333440 School Website
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School Bury Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Eleanor England	Hollymount Lane Greenmount Bury Greater Manchester BL8 4HS 01204882770 School Website
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Other Independent School Ages:11-23 Head Teacher Mr M Khan	Holcombe Hall Holcombe Old Road Holcombe Nr Bury Greater Manchester BL8 4NG 01706826106

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Entwistle Off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG 1.02 Miles

Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 2.35 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 3.59 Miles

Darwen Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE 4.73 Miles

Bolton Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE 5.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Regal Carriage Co 07973 148697 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9TH 2.28 Miles
Radio Cars 01204 302818 247 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9SN 2.29 Miles
C. Taylors Travel 01706 826602 38 Holcombe Lee, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9QR 2.68 Miles
Williams Chauffeur Services 01706 821296 9 Stanford Hall Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9FD 2.95 Miles
Lancashire Cars 01204 303612 30 Andrew Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 7JQ 2.98 Miles
Rammy Private Hire 01706 826363 Central Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9HT 3.12 Miles
Civic Taxis 01706 821001 Market Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9AJ 3.13 Miles
Civic Private Hire 01706 825555 Market Chambers, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9AJ 3.13 Miles
Tramcars 01204 888888 25 Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 3.16 Miles
Tram Cars Executive Travel 0161 763 7777 25A Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4AA 3.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edgworth P O Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hobb Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolton Road Edgworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapeltown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overhouses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadhead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Entwistle Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bulls Head Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mount Pleasant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkshaw Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Toby Inn Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Last Drop (Village) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Affetside (Watling Street) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Umebuani Vc 01204 852226	Edgworth Medical Centre 354 Bolton Road Edgworth Bolton Lancashire BL7 0DU
Bolton Adult Adhd Service 07368 623213	Edgworth Medical Centre 354 Bolton Road Edgworth, Bolton BL7 0DU
Turton Pcn Hub 01204 856843	354 Bolton Road Edgworth Bolton BL7 0DU
Edgworth Medical Centre 01204 462233	Egerton/Dunscar Hlth Ctre Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9RG
Bromley Meadows Surgery 01204 463232	Egerton/Dunscar Hlth Ctre Darwen Road Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9RG

Local Stores

Bromley Cross
196 Darwen Road
Bromley Cross
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL7 9JJ
01204 306221
shop.8442@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.38 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bolton
Blackburn Road
Bolton
BL1 7LR
01204776741
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennine Vets - Harwood
175 Longsight Harwood Bolton Lancashire BL2 3JF 01204 609060 harwood@penninevets.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Armac Veterinary Clinic
30 Bradshaw Brow Bolton Lancashire BL2 3DH 01204 595453 3.16 miles


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Medivet Ramsbottom
11A Market Place Ramsbottom Bury Greater Manchester BL0 9AJ 01706 827787 ramsbottom@medivet.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Pennine Vets
1 Bury Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3HD 01204 886655 vets@penninevets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Petstore 733 Crompton Way Astley Bridge Retail Park Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NZ 01204 300199 bolton@jollyes.co.uk 3.52 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Bolton Vets4pets Ltd
Drummond House Moss Bank Way Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NP 01204 308 700 bolton@vets4pets.com Website 3.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wayoh Reservoir
This Is A 4 Mike Walk, But There Is An Option Early On To Cut It Short By Turning Left Rather Than Continuing Straight On. 7 Overhouses Bolton BL7 0LL 0.46 miles Head To Entwistle Car Park And Walk To The Right Instead Of Left To Entwistle

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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 0.78 miles

Location what3words limits.umpires.scorched

Entwistle Reservoir
This Is Another Lovely Reservoir Walk In Lancashire, And Is About 2.5 Miles. Edge Ln 1.26 miles Turton And Entwistle

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.50 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 1.50 miles

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Jumbles Country Park
Really Nice Park And Pretty Big! Has A Refreshment Cafe As Well. Pathways, Forests, Lakes And Places Where Your Dog Can Have A Swim Safely! Beautiful Scenery. Love Going Her On A Summer Day. Many Benches And Picnic Areas To Have A Bite To Eat. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 1.72 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	-14.6°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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