Welcome to Rainford

Rainford is a small village located in the borough of St. Helens, Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the West Lancashire Plain, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 6,000 people, and it is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere. Rainford has a rich history, and it is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Helens Church.

Rainford is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Beacon Country Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Rainford is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Jubilee Park and the Millennium Green, which are perfect for picnics and family outings.

Despite its rural location, Rainford is well-connected to the rest of Merseyside. The village is just a short drive from the M58 motorway, which provides easy access to Liverpool, Manchester, and other major cities in the region. There are also regular bus services to St. Helens and other nearby towns, and Rainford has its own train station, which provides direct links to Liverpool and Manchester. Overall, Rainford is a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside while still being close to the amenities of a major city.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Rainford Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anya Richardson
Cross Pit Lane
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8AJ
1744883281
School Website
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Phil Reece
Rufford Road
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8JX
01744678816
School Website
Rainford High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Young
Higher Lane
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8NY
1744885914
School Website
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Samantha Birchall
Old Lane
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8JF
01744678102
School Website
Crawford Village Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debra Eaton
Crawford Village
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9QP
01695622333
School Website
Little Digmoor Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Karen Houldsworth
Abbeystead
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9NF
01695724539
School Website
Hope High School
Community Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Dunbavin
Carfield
Clay Brow
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9DP
01695721066
School Website
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Mcdonald
Birkrig
Digmoor
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9BN
01695724730
School Website
Bleak Hill Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Melissa Lawrenson
Hamilton Road
Windle
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6HG
01744678190
School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ann Naylor
Blakehall
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 9AZ
01695558560
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainford
Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
0.65 Miles
Upholland
Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD
2.54 Miles
Orrell
Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
3.53 Miles
St Helens Central
Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ
4.12 Miles
Garswood
Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA
4.67 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport-Transfers-Skelmersdale
01695 732555
15 Castlehey, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DU
2.70 Miles
West Lancashire Taxis Ltd
01695 51000
106 Meadow Close/Birleywood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BY
2.72 Miles
Skem Express Cars
01695 50005
1 Greenhey Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9SA
2.93 Miles
Reservoir Taxis
01695 622224
11 Melford Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7DG
3.10 Miles
Newtown Taxis
01695 722551
1 Liverpool Rd, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AU
3.11 Miles
B.W.Airport Travel
01744 894762
29 Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 7TE
3.17 Miles
Jigsaw Travel
01744 759147
42 Broadway, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5DG
3.18 Miles
H C T Airport Transfer Services
01695 558302
15 Firbeck, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PL
3.34 Miles
Jb Travel
01744 609815
101 Stanhope Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2BT
3.39 Miles
Steve's Minibus Hire
07766 336534
12 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EQ
3.63 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heyes Avenue
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Ormskirk Road
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Victoria Avenue
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Mossborough Road (Village)
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Old Lane
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Hydes Brow
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Higher Lane
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Church Road
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Ormskirk Road
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Rainford Junction Post Office
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Mill Lane
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Rainford Junction
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Wheatsheaf Hotel
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Crawford Square
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Crank Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Rainford Health Centre
01744 882855
The Health Centre
17 Higher Lane, Rainford
St.Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8AZ
Kenneth Macrae Med Centre
01744 882606
Kenneth Macrae Med Centre
32 Church Road
Rainford, St.Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8HJ
Fairfield Hospital Out Patients
01744 739311
Fairfield Hospital
Crank Road, Crank
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7RS
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Birleywood
Skelmersdale
WN8 9BW
Birleywood Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Birleywood
Skelmersdale
WN8 9BW
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Local Stores

Rainford
7 Church Road
Rainford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 8HE
01744 882075
Store Website
0.22 miles
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SPAR Billinge
1 - 3 Rainford Road
Billinge
WN5 7PF
01744892061
Store Website
3.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road
Billinge
Wigan
Lancashire
WN5 7PF
01744 893232
billinge@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.99 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Skelmersdale Veterinary Practice
33 - 35 Sandy Lane
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8LA
skelmersdalevets@gmail.com
3.39 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
46 Ormskirk Road
Upholland
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 0AG
01695 572837
barnlodgevets@gmail.com
Website
3.50 miles
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Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Palm Court
On School Lane
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8PZ
01695 732938
barnlodge@aol.com
Website
3.51 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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White Cross Vets St Helens
Unit 2, Millfield Road
Eccleston
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 5NS
01744 410777
Website
3.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Medivet St. Helens
160-162 Duke Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2JJ
01744 23263
st.helens@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd
3.45 miles

Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park
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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
6.15 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
6.25 miles

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane
6.40 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.
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6.74 miles

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk.
The Dream Sculpture
Sutton Manor
Saint
HELENS DISTRICT
6.91 miles

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