Welcome to Town of Lowton

The town of Lowton is located in the metropolitan borough of Wigan, in the county of Merseyside, England. It is a small town with a population of around 10,000 people. The town is situated between the cities of Manchester and Liverpool, making it an ideal location for commuters who work in either city.

Lowton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was once a centre for coal mining and cotton production, but these industries have since declined. Today, the town is known for its beautiful countryside, with many parks and nature reserves in the surrounding area. Lowton is also home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Luke's Church, which dates back to the 19th century.

Despite its small size, Lowton has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The town has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a library and community centre. Lowton is also home to several schools, including Lowton Church of England Primary School and Lowton High School. Overall, Lowton is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

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Local Schools

School	Details
Heswall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Lawrenson	Whitfield Lane Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH60 7SD 01513427491 School Website
Barnston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Pearson	Sandham Grove Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH60 1XW 01513425229 School Website
Pensby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Brown	Greenbank Drive Pensby Wirral Merseyside CH61 5UE 01513484145 School Website
Stanley School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Holly Barker	Greenbank Drive Pensby Wirral Merseyside CH61 5UE 01513426741 School Website
Heswall St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Parry	Thurstaston Road Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH60 4SA 01513422556 School Website
Ladymount Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Turner	Portal Road Pensby Wirral Merseyside CH61 5YD 01516484326 School Website
Gayton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennie Mcaleny	Gayton Road Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH60 8PZ 1513423772 School Website
Pensby High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Flanagan	Irby Road Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH61 6XN 01513420570 School Website
Thingwall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Danielle Evans	Pensby Road Thingwall Wirral Merseyside CH61 7UG 01516484885 School Website
Thornton Hough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss William Lowe	St George's Way Thornton Hough Wirral Merseyside CH63 1JJ 01513363427 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heswall Off Pullman Close, Wirral, Heswall, Merseyside, CH60 1YW 0.51 Miles

Neston Ladies Walk, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9SR 3.01 Miles

Upton Noctarum Avenue, Upton, Merseyside, CH43 9RY 3.66 Miles

Bebington Old Chester Road, Bebington, Merseyside, CH63 7LA 3.69 Miles

Port Sunlight Greendale Road, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, CH62 4XB 3.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mpv Travel 0151 342 2113 165 Milner Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 5RY 0.28 Miles
Abbey Radio Cars 0151 342 4444 78 Pensby Road, Heswall, Merseyside, CH60 7RF 0.62 Miles
Heswall Taxis 0151 342 7171 5 The Mt, Heswall, Merseyside, CH60 4RE 0.83 Miles
Wirral Chauffeurs 0151 648 3871 28 Heywood Boulevard, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 3XF 1.60 Miles
Omega Chauffeur Services Ltd 07860 942556 2 Denning Avenue, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4YH 2.17 Miles
Thunderbird Taxis 0151 336 8686 23 Coalbrookdale Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3UG 2.48 Miles
Airport Connect Neston 0151 336 4122 Unit 1A/William Court/Buildwas Rd, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3RU 2.53 Miles
Neston Taxis 0151 336 1555 1 William Court, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3RU 2.53 Miles
Neston Private Hire 0151 336 1555 William Court, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3RU 2.53 Miles
Nph Airport Transfers 0151 336 1555 William Court Buildwas Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3RU 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitehouse Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Milner Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Border Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heather Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brimstage Road Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barnston Village Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Downham Road Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Broadmeads Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pensby Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boundary Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ch60 Heswall Bo Telegraph Rd Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch60 Heswall Ldo Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rocky Lane Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Poll Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heswall & Pensby Group Practice 0151 3422811	270 Telegraph Road Heswall Wirral CH60 7SG
West Wirral Group Practice 0151 9295555	The Warrens Medical Ctr Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PL
Villa Med Ctr 0151 6084702	1-2 Roman Road Prenton Wirral CH43 3DB
Commonfield Rd Surgery 0151 6770016	156 Commonfield Road Woodchurch, Birkenhead Wirral CH49 7LP
Primary Care Assessment Unit 0151 4883703	Ward 43 Arrowe Park Hospital Upton Wirral CH49 5PE

Local Stores

Pensby
415 Pensby Road
Heswall
Wirral
Merseyside
CH61 9PF
01516 482110
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR Neston Road Willaston
12 Neston Road
Willaston
Wirral
CH64 2TE
01513275588
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sanderson Vet
184 - 200 Pensby Road Heswall Wirral CH60 7RJ 0151 317 8888 reception@sandersonvet.com Website 0.58 miles
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Medivet Heswall
27 Daryl Road Heswall Wirral Merseyside CH60 5RD 0151 342 7646 heswall@medivet.co.uk Website 0.59 miles
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Churchview Veterinary Centre
48 Pensby Road Heswall Wirral Cheshire CH60 7RE 0151 342 6820 debbie.churchviewvets@hotmail.com Website 0.66 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Broadway Veterinary Surgery
8 Rocky Lane Wirral Merseyside CH60 0BY 0151 348 4083 info@broadwayvets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles
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Birch Veterinary Centre
527 Pensby Road Thingwall Wirral Merseyside CH61 7UQ 0151 648 8488 office@birchvet.co.uk Website 1.45 miles

Animals Treated
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Irby Veterinary Surgery
41 Thingwall Road Wirral Merseyside CH61 3UE 0151 648 9933 info@irbyvets.co.uk Website 1.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Thurstaston Common
A Wonderful Mixture Of Woods And Heathland Are To Be Found In This Park, With Hills To Climb For The More Energetic. Those Who Do Climb The Hill Will Be Rewarded With Fantastic Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 5 School Ln Thurstaston Wirral CH61 0HH 2.67 miles

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Royden Country Park
The Old Forge Birkenhead Wirral CH48 1NP 2.96 miles Roydon Park Is On The Left Of The Drive

Location what3words durations.rapport.redefined

Birkenhead Park
The Worlds First Public Park, 226 Grade I Listed Landscaped Acres. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Park Drive Lancashire 4.66 miles A Short Walk From Birkenhead Park Railway Station.

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Hilbre Island
Long Walk Across The Beach To The Island Where Seals Can Be Seen On A Clear Day. Ensure You Closely Check The Tide Times As The Island Can Become Cut Off Due To Tides. Excellent Walk Where Your Dogs Can Go Off Lead Until You Get To The Island Where They Will Have To Be Put Back On Lead. Dee Lane West Kirby Wirral CH48 0QA 5.04 miles You Can Park At Morrisons Car Park Which Is Opposite The Beach, There Is A Charge For Parking Here.

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Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 5.22 miles Wirral

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Sefton Park
A Large Park In The Heart Of South Liverpool Well Served By Local Amenities. Sefton Park Sefton Park Lancashire 6.96 miles

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