Welcome to Wymott

Wymott is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Leyland and 6 miles north of Wigan. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Wymott is the Wymott Prison, which is a Category C men's prison that was opened in 1979.

The village of Wymott has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The name Wymott is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wimot" and "tun", which mean "willow tree" and "enclosure" respectively. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, Wymott is a quiet and peaceful village that is popular with walkers and cyclists who enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Wymott has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of sports teams, including a cricket club and a football club. Overall, Wymott is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and tranquil way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -1.6°C

Feels Like: -4.9°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Leyland St James Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Karen Chadwick	Slater Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SH 01772422572 School Website
Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Cowley	Highfield Road Croston Leyland Lancashire PR26 9HH 01772600349 School Website
Aurora Brambles School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gregory	159 Longmeanygate Midge Hall Leyland Lancashire PR26 7TB 1772454826 School Website
Moss Side Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Wright	Paradise Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 7ST 01772432048 School Website
Seven Stars Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mike Mitchell	Peacock Hall Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 1TD 01772422503 School Website
Trinity And St Michaels Va C Of E Methodist Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Procter	Out Lane Croston Leyland Lancashire PR26 9HJ 01772600379 School Website
St Annes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Darnell	Slater Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1TL 01772422769 School Website
St Marys Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Phil Thompson	Royal Avenue Leyland Lancashire PR25 1BS 01772421909 School Website
Bretherton Endowed Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Moxham	South Road Bretherton Leyland Lancashire PR26 9AH 01772600431 School Website
Academy@Worden Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Alan Hammersley	Westfield Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 1QX 01772421021 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Croston Station Road, Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9SE 1.43 Miles

Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 2.89 Miles

Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 3.42 Miles

Buckshaw Parkway Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY 3.73 Miles

Rufford Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB 3.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
First Choice Cars 01772 600489 29 Moor Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 9HN 1.26 Miles
Leyland Airport Services 01772 421947 68 Victoria Park Ave, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1UG 1.32 Miles
Avacab Taxis 01772 493090 Seven Stars 355, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1TA 1.48 Miles
Avacab 01772 424242 81A Bison Place, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7QR 1.65 Miles
Icon Hire Cars 07905 164492 16 Low Green, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2DJ 2.06 Miles
Chauffeur2go 0844 561 8209 Earnshaw Business Centre, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PD 2.06 Miles
Leyland Cabs 07812 375280 B/4 Fox La, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1HA 2.10 Miles
Leyland Taxis 01772 455555 41 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SB 2.45 Miles
Silver Cabs 01772 433733 24 Mead Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3FH 2.64 Miles
Avacab Taxis 01772 436425 76 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2YB 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ulnes Walton Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Royal Umpire Caravan Park Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
School Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Lane Head Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
The Orchard Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Side Way Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dunkirk Lane Leyland Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Holker Lane Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Croston Station Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lydiate Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paradise Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croston Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Bretherton Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Moss Side Medical Centre 01772 623954	Moss Side Medical Centre 16 Moss Side Way,Leyland Preston Lancashire PR26 7XL
Croston Medical Centre	30 Brookfield Croston Leyland PR26 9HY
The Village Surgeries Croston&Eccleston 01772 214680	Out Lane Croston Leyland Lancashire PR26 9HJ
Worden Medical Centre 01772 423555	Worden Medical Centre West Paddock, Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 1HR
Station Surgery 01772 622505	Leyland Surgery West Paddock Leyland PR25 1HR

Local Stores

Leyland
Dunkirk Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 7SN
01772 434821
Store Website
1.23 miles

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SPAR Leyland
343
Leyland Lane
Leyland
Preston
PR25 1UP
01772 421379
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Myvet
203A Dunkirk Lane Moss Side Shopping Centre Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SN 01254 814863 Website 1.23 miles

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
248A Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1XJ 01772 455287 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 2.28 miles
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Medivet Eccleston (Hillcrest Veterinary Surgery)
Doctors Lane Eccleston Lancashire PR7 5RA 01257 262675 eccleston@medivet.co.uk Website 2.29 miles

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Ribble Vets
16 Golden Hill Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 3NP reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles

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Rufford Veterinary Group
63A Church Road Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6UQ 3.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.60 miles

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Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 4.82 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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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 4.83 miles

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 8.32 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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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 9.25 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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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 9.89 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°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	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°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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