Welcome to Winstanley

Winstanley is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the borough, and it is bordered by the towns of Billinge and Orrell. Winstanley is a picturesque village with a rich history that dates back to the 13th century. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable landmarks in Winstanley is the Winstanley Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall was built by the Winstanley family, who were one of the most prominent families in the area. The hall has a rich history and has been used for various purposes over the years, including as a school and a hospital during World War II. Today, the hall is privately owned and is not open to the public.

Winstanley is also home to several other historic buildings, including the Church of St. Oswald, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Winstanley also has a number of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a great place to live or visit. Overall, Winstanley is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 16.7°C

Feels Like: 16.7°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Winstanley College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Louise Tipping	Winstanley Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7XF 1695633244 School Website
Winstanley Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Whalley	Tanhouse Drive Winstanley Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6JP 01942749141 School Website
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr N Harris	St James Road Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 7BD 01942207134 School Website
St Aidans Catholic Primary School Wigan Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Farrimond	Holmes House Avenue Winstanley Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 6EE 01942223544 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Orrell Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Hayes	St James Road Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 7AA 01942748455 School Website
Highfield St Matthew's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Barron	Billinge Road Pemberton Wigan Lancashire WN3 6BL 1942747818 School Website
Up Holland High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Scarborough	Sandbrook Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 7AL 01695625191 School Website
Orrell Holgate Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Worrall	Moor Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SJ 1942776670 School Website
Tmp College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Martin Heaton	830 Ormskirk Road Pemberton Wigan WN5 8EX 1942212607 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Speakman	Church Street Pemberton Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0DT 01942222133

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Orrell Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH 1.04 Miles

Pemberton Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX 1.42 Miles

Upholland Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD 2.26 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 2.28 Miles

Bryn Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR 2.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Db Taxis 01942 207410 8 Cambrian Cr, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6DS 0.76 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 Unit 7, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7XB 0.81 Miles
Wainwrights Minitravel (Wigan Airport Tranfers) 07904 802925 33 Mendip Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EB 0.84 Miles
Reservoir Taxis 01695 622224 11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG 0.87 Miles
5 Star Cars 01942 223535 25 Berkeley Ave, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6HN 0.95 Miles
Orrell Mini Travel Ltd 01695 633358 7 Harswell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG 1.05 Miles
Orrell Cars 01942 221999 769 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8AT 1.23 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs 01942 747000 Crestwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6SE 1.58 Miles
Longy's Airport Direct 01942 221777 Little La, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6PZ 1.61 Miles
B.W.Airport Travel 01744 894762 29 Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7TE 1.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Winstanley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windy Arbour Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longshaw Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crank Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Lane Orrell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orrell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lamberhead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankes Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lamberhead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tontine Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linden Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Billinge Medical Practice (Orrell Branch) 01695 622982	58 Church Street Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8TQ
Saxena L 01942 483213	Winstanley Medical Centre Holmes House Avenue Winstanley Wigan WN3 6JN
Bradshaw Medical Centre 01942 222336	Bradshaw Medical Centre Bradshaw Street,Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0AB
Billinge Medical Practice 01744 892205	The Surgery Recreation Drive Billinge, Wigan Lancashire WN5 7LY
Pemberton Surgery 01942 367199	Pemberton Pcrc Sherwood Drive, Pemberton Wigan WN5 9QX

Local Stores

Winstanley New
73 Holmes House Avenue
Winstanley
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 6JA
01942 216954
Store Website
1.01 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Pemberton
ORMSKIRK ROAD
WIGAN
WN5 8BE
01942217380
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
15 St. James Road Orrell Wigan Lancashire WN5 8SS 01695 625755 barnlodge@aol.com Website 1.19 miles

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Little Lane Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group 30 Little Lane Wigan Lancashire WN3 6PX 01942 231506 regan.littlelane@cvsvets.com Website 1.57 miles
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road Upholland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0AG 01695 572837 barnlodgevets@gmail.com Website 2.14 miles

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Bryn Veterinary Centre
14 Downall Green Road Ashton In Makerfield Wigen Lancashire WN4 0DH 01942717777 brynvets@gmail.com Website 2.24 miles
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The Village Veterinary Surgery
3 Bryn Road Bryn Wigan Lancashire WN4 0AA 01942 721562 info@rutland-vets.com Website 2.29 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 2.63 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 2.77 miles

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Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 3.24 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 5.08 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 5.92 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 6.57 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy
Temp	20.3°C	20.2°C	20.4°C	20.4°C	23.3°C	28.4°C	32.5°C	34.5°C	35.2°C	34.5°C	31°C	28.4°C
Feels Like	14.4°C	14°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	17.4°C	32.5°C	41.5°C	42.6°C	40.5°C	38.6°C	37.5°C	32.7°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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	27°C	25.6°C	24.7°C	24.2°C	27°C	31.4°C	30.9°C	36.2°C	37°C	36.5°C	30.6°C	28.7°C
Feels Like	30.1°C	21.7°C	18.7°C	18.3°C	30.6°C	39.4°C	39.2°C	40.6°C	29.9°C	42.2°C	33.7°C	30.1°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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	27.7°C	27.1°C	25.9°C	25.9°C	27°C	28.6°C	33.6°C	36.4°C	37.3°C	35.3°C	30.5°C	28.7°C
Feels Like	29°C	28°C	22.9°C	23.5°C	29°C	30.8°C	36°C	28.7°C	29.6°C	40.7°C	34.9°C	31.1°C

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