Welcome to Turf Hill

Turf Hill is a small village located in the borough of Rochdale, Lancashire. The village is situated on the outskirts of Rochdale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Turf Hill is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small population, and the residents are friendly and welcoming.

Turf Hill has a rich history, and there are many historical landmarks in the village. One of the most notable landmarks is the Turf Hill Tower, which is a Grade II listed building. The tower was built in the 19th century and was used as a lookout tower during the Napoleonic Wars. Today, the tower is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can climb to the top to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Turf Hill is also home to several parks and green spaces, making it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. The village has a large park, which is perfect for picnics, walks, and other outdoor activities. The park also has a children's play area, making it a great place for families with young children. Overall, Turf Hill is a beautiful village with a rich history and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Stephens C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Wright	South Meadow Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 8JN 01772556306 School Website
University Of Central Lancashire Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Graham Baldwin	Adelphi Building Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE 1772201201 School Website
Cedar Lodge School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Flood Copete	C/O Hexagon Care Services Unit 1 Tustin Court Port Way Preston Lancashire PR2 2YQ 3336006600
Eden Boys School Preston Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Nafisa Patel	55 Guildhall Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3NU 01772926000 School Website
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ayesha Desai	2 Bairstow Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3TN 1772881968
St Mary Magdalens Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Claire Mckinnon	Buller Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9QQ 01772742351 School Website
Penwortham Girls High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Pomeroy	Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0SR 01772743399 School Website
Penwortham Middleforth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Nicola Pilkington	Hill Road South Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9YE 01772746024 School Website
Stoneygate Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Hunt	Stoneygate Walk Preston Lancashire PR1 3XU 01772257865 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Scanlon	Poulton Street Ashton Preston Lancashire PR2 2SA 01772726937 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 0.35 Miles

Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 2.23 Miles

Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 2.94 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 4.03 Miles

Salwick Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH 4.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Flightlink Airport Transfers 07828 453146 Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ 0.38 Miles
Carefree Car Leasing 01772 750110 6 Fishergate Row, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8BN 0.38 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01772 555999 9 Corporation Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2UP 0.40 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis Ltd 01772 654545 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 0.48 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 558657 Lancashire House/24 Winckley Sq, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ 0.48 Miles
Eagle Taxis 01772 200300 7 Fox Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2AB 0.54 Miles
Ribbleton Taxis 01772 887744 83A Friargate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2ED 0.62 Miles
Checkers Taxis 01772 204003 18 Adelphi St, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7BE 0.67 Miles
Call A Car 01772 515888 255 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2NH 0.71 Miles
New City Taxis 01772 824000 41 Moor La, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7AT 0.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Butler Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fishergate Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	50 Fishergate Hill Preston PR1 8DN
Fishergate Hill Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	50 Fishergate Hill Preston PR1 8DN
Fishergate Hill Surgery 01772 254484	Fishergate Hill Surgery 50 Fishergate Hill Preston Lancashire PR1 8DN
Foster Building 01772 892598	The Medical Centre University Of Central Lancashire Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE
Park View Surgery 01772 258474	Park View Surgery 23 Ribblesdale Place Preston Lancashire PR1 3NA

Local Stores

University of Central Lancashire
Fylde Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2TQ
01772 894983
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR Hawkhurst Road
8
Hawkhurst Road
Lower Penwortham
Preston
PR1 9QR
01772 743956
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverbank Veterinary Centre
16-22 Watery Lane Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2NN 01772 726745 riverbankvet@aol.com Website 0.75 miles
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Preston Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 Mariners Way Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YN 01772 254111 preston@vetss4pets.com Website 0.95 miles

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Ribble Vets
80 Liverpool Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0HT 01772 743933 reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 0.98 miles

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Myerscough Veterinary Group
408 Blackpool Road Ashton-On-Ribble Preston Lancashire PR2 2DX 01772 727 262 ashton@myvets.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 5D Capitol Centre Walton-Le-Dale Preston Lancashire PR5 4AW 01772 885 038 prestoncapitol@vets4pets.com Website 1.53 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Centre
2A Lytham Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8JB 01772 718774 lythamroad@oakhill-vets.com Website 1.65 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 1.12 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 5.46 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 8.51 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 8.88 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 8.90 miles

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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 9.52 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-12.3°C	-12.8°C	-15.3°C	-16.4°C	-15.7°C	-11.4°C	-7°C	-3.8°C	-2°C	-2.7°C	-4.8°C	-5.6°C
Feels Like	-15.7°C	-15.4°C	-19.5°C	-20.4°C	-17.6°C	-14.8°C	-10.4°C	-6.9°C	-5.1°C	-5.1°C	-7.4°C	-8.7°C

Saturday	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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.7°C	-5.6°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	0.4°C	2.9°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	-0.1°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-9°C	-9.5°C	-10.9°C	-11.3°C	-10.6°C	-8°C	-4.7°C	-1.7°C	0.1°C	-1°C	-4.1°C	-6.6°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-3.2°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-1.6°C	1.6°C	5.4°C	8.3°C	9.4°C	8.9°C	6.2°C	1.1°C
Feels Like	-7.9°C	-8.6°C	-9°C	-9.2°C	-6.8°C	-2.8°C	2°C	5.8°C	7.3°C	6.9°C	3.5°C	-2.9°C

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